THE Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust is €14,000 to the good thanks to the colourful efforts of the ABC Childcare Centre in Lifford. Nine local groups got involved in the crazy hairstyle day, all in aid of an organisation that helps repatriate Irish people who pass away overseas. Manager of ABC Childcare Centre, Cathryn Lynch, works with […]
Youth and Family Service dishes out star treatment at pampering event
LETTERKENNY Youth and Family Service recently held a pamper morning to highlight the importance of Social Prescribing Day. Social prescribing recognises that health is heavily determined by factors such as poverty, isolation and loneliness. It offers GPs and other health professionals a means of referring people to a range of non-clinical community supports which can have […]
Call for mortgage support as interest rates set to rise
SINN Féin spokesperson on Finance and Donegal TD has again called on the Government to introduce targeted and temporary mortgage interest relief to support borrowers with rising interest costs. Donegal TD Pearse Doherty was speaking as the ECB are expected to raise interest rates today for the sixth time since July. Teachta Doherty said, “Today the […]
Day Services to resume at Donegal and Killybegs Community Hospitals
Day Care Services for Older Persons will shortly resume at both Donegal and Killybegs Community Hospitals. From April 3rd 2023, services will be provided from one to five days, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm in both locations. Services provided in Day Care will include personal care provision such assistance with showering /bathing and […]
Permission for 90 new homes in Letterkenny
DONEGAL County Council has granted conditional planning permission for what will be one of the biggest private housing developments in Letterkenny in years. Developer PJ McDermott has been given the go ahead to build 90 homes and a crèche at Glencar Scotch and Glencar Irish. The development of the 82 houses and eight apartments in two […]
Sinead Black set to join Daniel’s Opry
OPRY le Daniel returns to the Millennium Forum in Derry on Monday April 3 with a few familiar faces joining the Kincasslagh man. Over the years the televised shows have hosted the biggest names in country including Charley Pride, Crystal Gayle and Rita Coolidge. But on April 3 it will be the up and coming stars taking centre […]
New phase of thatching grant scheme announced
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 […]