BY JEROME HUGHES RAISING concern surrounding child safety on roads outside Donegal’s schools is nothing new but one local election candidate is making it his main campaign issue. Patrick Brogan is based in Moutcharles but he points out that the danger posed to children by speeding motorists is a problem right across the county. Advertisement “When […]
Currys announce autism-friendly evenings in Letterkenny store
Currys, in partnership with My Canine Companion have announced that they have begun facilitating autism-friendly evenings across their 16 stores nationwide this week. The autism-friendly hours are from 4pm until the store closes every Thursday. During this time music and screen displays will be turned off to create a better shopping environment for those with […]
Singer teams up with Arranmore student for music video
LETTERKENNY school teacher and well known musician Bri Carr has teamed up with an Arranmore secondary school student to record a music video. The single ‘White Noise’ was released to mark World Autism Awareness Day. Bri penned the song two years ago and decided to collaborate with 16-year-old Eoghan Bonner, a talented artist who has […]
Tory to become first autism friendly island
TORY is on the road to becoming Ireland’s first autism friendly island with members of the business community receiving training from Autism Awareness Northwest. The first step was taken last week when a training day was held on the island with business owners, families and members of the school community coming together to hear about […]
Local bikers to host event for Autism support
LEATHER clad bikers might have a reputation for being tough, but they will hold an event tomorrow (Saturday) for a local autism support charity.
Supermarket makes ‘two quiet hours’ for autism
A BUSY Ballybofey supermarket this week started an initiative to make its store more autism and disability friendly.
Team Donegal Oil gear up for Race Around Ireland
FOUR well-known Donegal lads have teamed up with local company Donegal Oil Company to form Team Donegal Oil.
Errigal turns blue for autism with Donegal’s third Tweetup
EVERYONE has their own mountains to climb but yesterday morning people were only too glad to put their own mountains to one side and spend their Sunday tackling Errigal, all in a good cause.
Minister Kathleen Lynch TD visits Letterkenny today
THE MINISTER of State, Department of Health and Department of Justice, Equality & Defence is holding a series of meetings on autism, mental health, youth and Travellers issues in Letterkenny today.