CHILDREN and young people in Donegal are facing significant challenges, a new report has found. Donegal Youth Service, in partnership with Donegal Children and Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC), has officially launched the Donegal Children and Young People’s Needs Assessment 2024. This ground-breaking report provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges, opportunities, and urgent needs […]
Businesses urged to be vigilant over fake bank notes
BUSINESS owners in Donegal are being urged to be vigilant following the emergence of fake bank notes in circulation. Gardaí hgave said there are fake £20 sterling notes circulating at present. A garda spokesperson said: “The notes are of very good quality and the serial number on them ends in 257. Business owners should ensure […]
Donegal projects to benefit from €1.33 million funding announcement
TWENTY-TWO Donegal projects are set to benefit from funding of €1.33 million under the Community Centres Investment Fund. The scheme is specifically for community centres and can provide capital funding up to €100,000 for some centres while smaller applications are capped at €25,000. Typically grants can be used for refurbishment and improvements of existing community […]
New digital anthology to celebrate vision-impaired storytelling
DONEGAL County Library Service and the Frances Browne Literary Festival are inviting blind and vision-impaired storytellers, resident in Ireland, to get involved and submit pieces for inclusion in a digital anthology to be launched in the autumn, funded through Creative Ireland. They’re hoping to create an eclectic collection of work that’ll include all genres of […]
Driver failed to remain at scene of collision
The collision occurred between Glenveagh National Park and the Junction for the Falcarragh Road.
Laptop and jewellery stolen from house in Killybegs
ANTIQUE jewellery and a laptop were among the number of items stolen from a house in Killybegs. The front door of the the property in the area of Crucknagapple, Killybegs, was kicked in and entry gained between the morning of Tuesday, March 4 and the morning of Sunday, March 9. Two silver rings, an antique yellow gold […]
Calls for task force to find Little Angels solution
by Louise Doyle A COUNCILLOR is to call for a task force to be set up in a bid to urgently intervene to help nine children secure a place at Little Angels School in Letterkenny. The plight of the nine families, who have been told their children with special needs have no place at Little Angels […]
29,000 customers in Letterkenny to benefit from Uisce Éireann upgrades
SITE investigation works for a major infrastructural project which will benefit 29,000 Uisce Éireann customers in Letterkenny will get underway within the next few weeks. The Letterkenny Water Supply Zone project will deliver a more reliable water supply, however investigative works must be carried out before the project can progress further. Letterkenny’s current water supply […]
Weather: Noticeably cooler day with sunny spells
Today will be dry but noticeably cooler, with bright or sunny spells and isolated showers. Later this afternoon, showers will develop more widely near the north coast. Highest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees. Advertisement Light to moderate north or northwest winds will increase fresh at times near windward coasts this afternoon and evening. Tonight, […]
Donegal Down Syndrome to celebrate super Seán
THE Donegal branch of Down Syndrome Ireland is gearing up for World Down Syndrome Day on March 31. Ahead of the big day, the branch is shining a spotlight on one of their wonderful members Seán Boyle from Arranmore, who has just turned 18. Seán demonstrates remarkable commitment by traveling from Arranmore Island by ferry […]