DONEGAL County Council’s Repair Grant Scheme has opened for applications. Now in its fifth year, the scheme assists the owners and occupiers of thatched dwellings and businesses with their maintenance and repair. This year’s grant scheme consists of two strands – One will provide advice and funding for small-scale thatch repairs up to €3,000 while stream two […]
St Patrick’s parades around the county
TOWNS and villages across Donegal are putting the finishing touches to their St Patrick’s Day celebrations as the county gears up for a fun filled day. With something happening in nearly every corner of the county, there is no excuse not to enjoy some of the festivities. Here is a guide to what is happening […]
Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day Parade
Letterkenny St.Patrick’s Day Parade came back with a bang in 2022 and things are getting into full swing for the 2023 taking place on Friday 17. The parade is one of the biggest in the County and this year Letterkenny Chamber is hoping to make this one another full on celebration with a festival atmosphere […]
Exciting new Irish Language reading pack for schools
Exciting new Irish Language reading pack for schools launched by Donegal County Library in Edeninfagh. Edeninfagh Hall was the site for the launch of a new Irish Language reading resource on Wednesday March 15. The aim of “Ag Ceiliúradh Teanga í a Léamh” is to support adults, whether that be parents, guardians, teachers and others […]
North West MEP claims Ireland behind the curve on TikTok
FINE Gael’s Colm Markey has written to both the Ceann Comhairle and the Taoiseach, urging them to ban TikTok from government issued phones. It comes amid reports today that UK Ministers and civil servants are to be prohibited from using the Chinese-owned app. The Midlands-North-West MEP commented, “Ireland is behind the curve on this issue. […]
RTÉ announces Ryan Tubridy will step down from The Late Late Show
RTÉ has today announced that Ryan Tubridy will step down from The Late Late Show at the end of the current series. Commenting on the news, Ryan Tubridy said it has been a privilege to host the national institution that is the Late Late Show for the last fourteen years. “I want to thank the […]
The Volvo XC40 can be summed up in nine letters – luxurious
On Monday, McGinley Motors kindly allowed me to take the stunning Volvo XC40 for a test drive around Letterkenny and it’s fair to say this stylish jeep is now on my wishlist. The jeep hardly makes a sound, feels smooth even while driving on pothole filled roads and is very comfortable to drive. So comfortable […]
Educating young people about dementia
AHEAD of Brain Awareness Week, Donegal man Charlie McGinley has been celebrating the success of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s ‘Creating a Dementia Inclusive Generation’ programme. Mr McGinley is a Community Engagement Officer with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and he travelled to Harold’s Cross in Dublin recently to mark the progress the Transition Year Programme has made. The […]
Study claims Mica not main cause of defective blocks crisis
A Scientific study has claimed that mica is not the primary issue in the defective blocks crisis. The report titled ‘The “mica crisis” in Donegal, Ireland – A case of internal sulfate attack?’ investigated the cause of the defective block scandal that is affecting thousands of homes in Donegal. The four investigated homes are located […]
FLAIR APPARENT: Mother’s Day gift guide
I remember a Mother’s Day a few years ago when my kids had delivered me breakfast in bed as a Mother’s Day present. As I sat drinking my lukewarm tea and taking tiny bites from the burnt, cold, unbuttered toast, my youngest sat at the end of my bed, watching me eat and looking jealous. […]