EIGHTEEN outdoor recreation projects and walks across Donegal are to benefit from over €700,000 in funding announced this morning. The allocation of €706,041 for Donegal is part of a nationwide allocation of €8.7 million for 221 recreational-based projects through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS). Amongst the recreational projects for County Donegal is the Dungloe […]
Hiroshima Nagasaki 80th year commemorative event in Letterkenny
A SMALL potent event took place in Letterkenny on Saturday morning last, to mark the 80th year since the dropping of two nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. Approximately, 546,000 people were killed in a horrific way. Some former members of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament group of the 1980s marked the occasion at […]
Lives potentially at risk at one of Donegal’s oldest bridges – claim
Lives are potentially being put at risk due to serious structural cracks on one of Donegal’s oldest and most historic bridges. That’s according to Aontú’s Letterkenny Rep, Mary T Sweeney who says she is so concerned about expanding cracks on the Oldtown Bridge in the town, that she has written to the County Engineer seeking […]
More than 100 heritage events planned for Donegal
More than 100 events are to be held in Donegal as part of National Heritage Week which kicks off this weekend. The initiative runs from Saturday, August 16, until Sunday, August 24 and most events are free. Here’s a full list of the events happening in Donegal. Advertisement “This year’s theme is Exploring Our Foundations […]
All the events in Donegal for National Heritage Week
More than 100 events are to be held in Donegal as part of National Heritage Week which kicks off this weekend. The initiative runs from Saturday, August 16, until Sunday, August 24 and most events are free. Week-long Events: Advertisement Working Over By: Donegal Emigrant Working Lives in Scotland exhibition in Donegal County Museum, High […]
Annual walk this weekend in memory of Patrick McIntyre
The annual Patrick McIntyre Memorial Walk will be held this Saturday, August 16 in aid of the Donegal Hospice. People taking part in the walk are asked to assemble at Muckish Sand and Gravel. Registration is from 10.30am, leaving at 11am. Advertisement The walk is approximately 10k and goes along the old railway line. Everyone […]
Major public artworks unveiled in Bundoran
New public artworks have been installed to welcome people to Bundoran. The marine and surf-themed artworks are at the three approach roundabouts to the town. They are part of public realm enhancements in the area. Advertisement In 2020, Fáilte Ireland launched its Destination Towns Capital Investment Scheme with the aim of supporting local authorities nationwide […]
Challenging charity swim at Sheephaven Bay on Saturday
A group of 50 swimmers are set to take on a spectacular swim in Sheephaven Bay this weekend to raise money for two very good causes. The group, consisting of local athletes and members of the Gartan Swimmers Group, will take on a 3.5-kilometre route across one of the most testing but stunning swims available […]
Carrigans to Lifford greenway public consultation launched
Donegal County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland invite residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to participate in the third non-statutory public consultation on the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor for the Carrigans to Lifford Greenway Project. The Emerging Preferred Route Corridor aims to provide an attractive […]
Pride not Prejudice project to challenge discrimination
A MAJOR social inclusion programme launched in Letterkenny will see the delivery of much-needed training in recognising and countering discrimination, racism and prejudice. The Donegal Travellers Project, in partnership with Donegal County Council, has officially launched its second PEACEPLUS initiative, “Pride Not Prejudice”, with an investment of €80,000. Funded through the PEACEPLUS Programme and supported […]