Fifty-four Donegal pre-school services are to avail of the Bia Blasta lunch scheme which was been unveiled by the Minister for Children, Disability, and Equality, Norma Foley. Bia Blasta (Delicious Food) is a €4.2 million programme that will provide nutritious daily lunches to 25,000 preschool children in disadvantaged areas. The scheme is part of Equal […]
More than 100 heritage events planned for Donegal
More than 100 events are to be held in Donegal as part of National Heritage Week which kicks off this weekend. The initiative runs from Saturday, August 16, until Sunday, August 24 and most events are free. Here’s a full list of the events happening in Donegal. Advertisement “This year’s theme is Exploring Our Foundations […]
All the events in Donegal for National Heritage Week
More than 100 events are to be held in Donegal as part of National Heritage Week which kicks off this weekend. The initiative runs from Saturday, August 16, until Sunday, August 24 and most events are free. Week-long Events: Advertisement Working Over By: Donegal Emigrant Working Lives in Scotland exhibition in Donegal County Museum, High […]
Pride not Prejudice project to challenge discrimination
A MAJOR social inclusion programme launched in Letterkenny will see the delivery of much-needed training in recognising and countering discrimination, racism and prejudice. The Donegal Travellers Project, in partnership with Donegal County Council, has officially launched its second PEACEPLUS initiative, “Pride Not Prejudice”, with an investment of €80,000. Funded through the PEACEPLUS Programme and supported […]
Donegal teenagers earmarked as future leaders
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SIX young people from Donegal were among more than 300 teenagers who took part in Foróige’s Leadership for Life Youth Conference at Maynooth University last week. The programme brought together young leaders from across Ireland and the US to connect, grow and learn from each other. “Leadership isn’t about being in charge – it’s about […]
Letterkenny university appealing for ‘spare rooms’
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ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) is appealing to homeowners across Donegal, Sligo, Galway and Mayo to consider offering a spare room in their home to a student for the upcoming academic year, under the national Rent-a-Room scheme. The university, which spans nine campuses across the West and North West of Ireland, says the lack of available accommodation is […]
New project aims to save young lives on Donegal roads
A new road safety project for young people has been launched in Donegal. The Crossroads Programme was officially launched in Letterkenny last week. The programme is aimed at educating young drivers and future drivers about road safety. It will cater for over 265 participants over a two-year period, providing them with hands-on experience working on […]
Gaoth Dobhair students in Greece for entrepreneur competition
A group of students from Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair are representing Ireland in Greece where Europe’s largest entrepreneurship competition for young people is taking place this week. The Eco Paws team is among 800 plus young entrepreneurs from 40 European countries at JA Europe’s Gen E 2025 event in Athens,. At this event, these young students […]
Funding shortfall could hit apprenticeship programmes in Donegal
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By Chris Ashmore APPRENTICESHIP training programmes in Donegal could be delayed or even postponed due to a €2m funding shortfall, members of the Donegal Education and Training Board have been told. Currently, the ETB’s training centres in Letterkenny and Gaoth Dobhair are at full capacity with 143 apprentices. Advertisement However, after reviewing the 2026 funding […]
Termon school celebrating European success!
SCOIL Cholmcille, An Tearmann, is celebrating European success with former pupil Barry Gallagher after a news segment created by Barry and the pupils from 5th and 6th class won a major European broadcasting award. Barry Gallagher, a past student of Termon School, presented the RTÉ news2day report that has just been named Best News Story at the […]