The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, today announced that three heritage projects in Donegal will benefit from €108,000 in funding. The scheme provides assistance to a wide range of heritage structures, including castles, churches, mills, bridges, shopfronts, and thatch structures, as well as to private houses. This year’s HSF […]
MEGASLAM WRESTLING – 2023 Live Tour in Ballyshannon
The number one live experience for families is coming to Donegal this April, as Megaslam Wrestling brings it’s 2023 Live Tour to Ballyshannon. Established in 2009, Megaslam Wrestling are Europe’s most prolific Wrestling promoters, presenting in excess of 300 live events per year in the UK, Republic of Ireland and the Isle Of Man. An […]
Ballyshannon Community Hopsital almost complete
The 80 bed Ballyshannon Community Hospital is nearing completion. It is anticipated the building will be completed by March/April 2023 with a handover phase to be agreed with staff after completion. Advertisement The HSE confirmed there are a number of finishing touches underway including floor coverings, fitting final furniture, preparatory works […]
Water disruption in Carricknahorna, Ballyshannon
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions Garvanagh, Carricknahorna, Ballyshannon and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place today until 4:30pm. Irish Water recommend that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.
Coláiste Cholmcille project highly commended at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition
STUDENTS from Coláiste Cholmcille in Ballyshannon travelled to Dublin last week for the BT Young Scientist Exhibition where their project was highly commended. Students Sean Murray, Thien Laitenberger and Adam Trimble set out to transform hot waste into hot water by building their own compost heap out of wood chip and lawn mowings. Through the […]
Double Awards Success for County Donegal’s Historic Towns Initiatives
Donegal County Council and its partners scooped two national awards for its Historic Towns Initiatives at two award ceremonies in Dublin last Thursday evening. The Ballyshannon Historic Towns Initiative won the Community & Heritage Award at the KPMG – Irish Independent Property Industry Excellence Awards in The Convention Centre in Dublin while the Ramelton Historic […]
Thousands to honour Rory in town of his birth
It’s a fantastic tribute to Rory, he would be so proud with this wonderful gathering,” said Donal Gallagher, brother of late Rory Gallagher.
Irish Chamber Orchestra concert at Abbey Arts Centre
Guest soloist for the evening is Sean Shibe, a prodigiously talented classical guitarist from Edinburgh.
Disparity of fees placing unsustainable cost pressures
The analysis, undertaken by Nursing Homes Ireland, shows that the 14 private and voluntary nursing homes receive an average Fair Deal fee of €885
Aodh Ruadh clubman is the new Donegal GAA Chairman
It is understood that Donegal will receive approximately €250,000 in grant aid towards developing dressing rooms at the new Training Centre in Convoy.