The Arts Council has announced its most recent funding decisions as part of its 2026 development programme, awarding grants nationally totalling €72.3 million to 148 arts organisations, arts centres, local authorities and creative initiatives. As part of this, organisations based in County Donegal receive a total of €794,500 in Arts Council funding for 2026. The four organisations in County Donegal which […]
Browne’s Gala awarded Gala Greener Grant
BROWNE’S Gala in Manorcunningham has been selected as a recipient of a Gala Greener Grant, an initiative aimed at supporting retailers in their transition to sustainable technologies. As part of Gala Retail’s nationwide commitment to sustainability, Gala Greener Grants offer financial support to Gala retailers seeking to reduce their energy usage by adopting sustainable technologies, […]
Donegal County Library Service offers Blinkist Premium Free to all library members
Donegal County Library Service is excited to announce its newest digital offering, Blinkist Premium, now available free to all registered cardholders. Through a partnership with Library Ideas, LLC, Donegal joins libraries worldwide in providing access to Blinkist’s award-winning platform for lifelong learning. Designed for the modern reader, Blinkist offers key insights from nonfiction book, audio, […]
Read DL 2026 launched this week
Read DL 2026 opened this week on Thursday, January 8. It launched on ‘Around the Northwest’ with John Breslin on Highland Radio. The chosen book this year is The boy with big decisions by Helen Rutter. READ DL will continue until March 26. Highland Radio will again broadcast at the closing ceremony in Glenveagh National Park. […]
Donegal schools travel to Dublin for Young Scientist competition
THE Stripe Young Scientist Exhibition kicked off yesterday at the RDS in Dublin and Donegal students are making a strong impression with a wide range of innovative and thought-provoking projects. Schools from across the county are showcasing their talent in various categories, including technology, health, environmental sciences and social research. There are over 500 projects […]
Progress on Downings Water Sports Facility Centre is welcomed
DONEGAL County Councillor Declan Meehan has welcomed significant progress on the proposed Downings Facility Centre for Water Sports Activities following the granting of Maritime Area Consent for the project. Cllr Meehan said the consent marks an important milestone and allows the project to move to its next critical stage, with Donegal County Council submitting a […]
Lifford woman says goodbye to locks for charity
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By Paul McElwee A Lifford woman who, for the past number of years has been shedding her long hair for charity, underwent her fourth cut last week to help children in need. Esther Jean Cullen first began cutting her hair for charity 12 years ago and has been undergoing the same process every few years. […]
Hundreds set to brave the icy sea today for New Year’s swims
ACROSS Donegal, hundreds of brave souls will plunge into the icy sea today for a series of traditional New Year’s Day swims, all in support of worthy causes. In west Donegal, the annual New Year’s Day Swim at Magheragallon will take place at 2pm, with all donations going to the Gaoth Dobhair Day Care Centre […]
Big turnout expected for New Year’s Day memorial 5K
A LARGE turnout is expected for tomorrow’s annual New Year’s Day fundraising 5k in Killygordon. Hundreds are expected to take part in the run/walk in memory of the late Joe Carlin and Andy Scanlon. Andrew (Andy) passed away suddenly aged 56 on December 13, 2020, while Joe lost his battle with cancer less than a […]
Devenney’s toy appeal a huge success
EUNAN Devenney, Ballybofey boxing coach has completed yet another successful Christmas toy appeal. For the last 23 years, Eunan Devenney has been giving back to the community through a Christmas toy appeal. Throughout December he relies on generous donors to help him reach his targets so that the children of Donegal can experience a magical Christmas. Advertisement […]