By Kate Heaney MINISTER for people with disabilities Anne Rabbitte TD will be in Donegal this morning confirming funding for the No Barriers Foundation’s DS Champions Health and Wellbeing Programme. It is one of two Donegal groups, working with people with disabilities which will receive a share of €3 million funding announced this week to […]
Castlefinn boy to represent Donegal on the Toy Show
By Dionne Meehan CASTLEFINN’S Charles Gallagher will be representing Donegal on ‘The Late Late Toy Show’ this Friday night. Charles, who is six-years-old, has been selected out of 4,000 children to appear on a very special segment of this year’s show. Advertisement For the full story check out today’s edition of the Donegal News.
Letterkenny’s new pop-up café for those recovering from addiction is a safe space
by Louise Doyle A NEW pop up recovery café for those in recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction is providing a safe and comfortable space for people to meet and have a chat. The ‘3C’s Café (coffee, courage and chat) is a new initiative of Alcohol Forum Ireland in Letterkenny. Advertisement The national charity works with […]
Calls for council to employ its own OTs
By Diarmaid Doherty CALLS have been made for Donegal County Council to consider employing their own Occupational Therapists (OTs) in an effort to address lengthening waiting lists for OT services. One councillor even suggested that the council could look at the possibility of taking on retired OTs who might be willing to return to work […]
Conference hears of low wage concerns
By Jerome Hughes EYEBROWS were raised at a business conference in Burt when prospective finance minister Pearse Doherty emphasised the challenges of low wages faced by workers in Donegal and the wider region. Addressing the concerns of the local Sinn Féin TD, the issue didn’t sit well with delegates, many of whom insist that paying […]
Public urged to be vigilant for contagious RSV virus
by Louise Doyle THE HSE is urging parents to be vigilant after being notified of almost 60 cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection in the north west. Latest figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) show that between November 5 to November 11, 2023, there were 58 notified cases of RSV in the HSE area of the north west, which includes Donegal, […]
Minister McConalogue welcomes funding allocation of €493,826 for No Barriers and DCIL projects
Two Donegal projects are to receive a combined total of €493,826 under Disability Participation and Awareness Fund. The No Barriers Foundation in Letterkenny has been allocated €393,826 for its DS Champions Health and Wellbeing Programme, while the Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL), which is also based in Letterkenny, will get €100,000 for its Access […]
Opinions Sought from Buncrana & Carndonagh Residents
The second phase of a public consultation process, regarding the Buncrana to Carndonagh Greenway Project, is about to get underway. The initiative aims to provide an attractive trail between Buncrana and Carndonagh, mainly to be used for recreational purposes by pedestrians, cyclists and people with impaired mobility. Donegal County Council, with the support of Transport […]
New Campaign Aims to Boost Donegal Businesses and Benefit Consumers
A new initiative has just been launched which sets out to give businesses in Donegal a boost while at the same time offering consumers a convenient and comprehensive way to explore the diverse range of products and services available across the county. The #BuyDonegal campaign was unveiled on Monday in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. […]
National Learning Network in Letterkenny to hold open day
THE National Learning Network is holding an open day on Thursday, November 23 at the NLN College, Rossview Business Park, Port Road, Letterkenny at 11am. This eagerly anticipated event will unfold across many NLN centres nationwide, serving as a cornerstone celebration for National College Awareness Week. The NLN Open Day will welcome individuals who may […]