All children in Donegal who are starting primary school in September are being invited to visit their local library to pick up a free book bag and take the opportunity to join the library. Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, T.D., together with Minister of State for Charities, Gaeltacht and the Islands & […]
New play therapy centre helps address growing anxiety in children
By Dionne Meehan ANXIETY among children in Donegal is on the rise, fuelled by factors ranging from social media to the impact of the pandemic. Self-image issues, low self-esteem and a lack of self-worth may not be the first things we associate with children. Advertisement However, in a world overwhelmed by celebrity culture, children are […]
PARENTING: Town Park incident shows a lack of respect
In this week’s Parenting Column, Louise Flanagan writes about a recent incident in the town park
Donegal families urged to take part in World Book Day
Children’s Books Ireland and An Post are reminding children and families in Donegal to claim their free World Book Day titles, from Irish authors and illustrators including Paddy Donnelly, Áine Ni Ghlinn and Andrew Whitson AKA Mr. Ando, in time for this year’s World Book Day Ireland on Thursday, 6th March. Sponsored by National Book […]
PARENTING COLUMN: Disappointment is a fact of life
‘Where there are winners, there are of course losers.’
PARENTING COLUMN: Using apps for a good purpose
Kids overindulging in screen time can lead to all sorts of battles at home, but this week, I’m focusing on the best app that my daughter uses on her tablet; Duolingo. According to a quick google search, Duolingo is the most popular language-learning platform and the most downloaded education app in the world, with more […]
Major research project looking at needs of families
Donegal Youth Service has launched a major research project looking at the needs of children and young people and their families in Donegal.
New child benefit to help hundreds of Donegal homes
The first payments of child benefit for 18-year-olds in Donegal who are in f/t education, or who have a disability, are being processed this week
Children as young as 12 detected driving tractors
by Louise Doyle CHILDREN as young as 12 years of age were detected driving tractors during a tractor run in Gortahork. Gardaí have said the youngsters were found driving the heavy machinery on the main N56 road during the local event. Some of the children could not reach the brake pedals nor did they have […]
Donegal has lowest rates of children vaccinated against Covid
DONEGAL continues to have the lowest rates of children vaccinated against Covid-19 in the country. New figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that the Primary Course Completion rate in 5 to 11-year-olds is just four per cent in Buncrana– the lowest rate in the country. The second lowest uptake in the country […]