ALMOST 1,000 claims in Donegal have been approved under the Help to Buy (HTB) Scheme. According to the latest figures released by the Department of Finance, 962 claims in the county were approved out of a total of 1,740 applications. Commenting on the figures, Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue said: “The scheme was introduced […]
Letterkenny ATU campus to host Information Day for CAO students
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ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) will host an Information Day across its Letterkenny, Sligo and Galway City campuses on Thursday, 27 August, from 11am to 2pm. It will offer support and guidance to students navigating the next stage of their higher education journey. The event is aimed at prospective first-year students who have questions about their […]
Donegal’s Planet Youth awarded €4,673 through Arts Council Youth Ensemble
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PLANET Youth in Donegal has been awarded €4,673 through the Arts Council Youth Ensemble Scheme as part of development of youth arts in Ireland. The Arts Council’s Youth Ensembles Scheme supports groups of young people between the ages of ten and twenty-four. It focuses on providing them with the resources to create or critically engage […]
Donegal Deputy praises new transport for Doochary National School pupils
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By Eilisha Devlin Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has embraced the news of a new school bus transport to the children from Doochaary National School (Scoil Náisiúnta na Dúchoraidh) with open arms. The school that had been open since 1929 had to close last month on June 24, as the school only had ten […]
Donegal writer Shannon Welby among finalists for 2026 WGI Zebbie Awards
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DONEGAL writer Shannon Welby is a finalist in the 19th Writers’ Guild of Ireland (WGI) Zebbie Awards which celebrates Irish writing for stage, screen and audio. The awards ceremony, which will be presented by Tara Flynn, will take place at the Light House Cinema in Dublin on Thursday, September 3rd. Welby, who is from Donegal […]
Uisce Éireann thanks Bundoran community following restoration of water supply
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Uisce Éireann has thanked customers in Bundoran and the surrounding areas for their patience, understanding and support following a significant water outage caused by two major bursts on a trunk main. Specialist crews worked through yesterday evening and into the early hours of this morning to complete repairs and restore water supply to homes and […]
Chadwicks Letterkenny named finalist in Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards
Chadwicks Letterkenny has been named a finalist representing Donegal in the 2026 Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards. The award recognises leading businesses in the builders’ merchant sector across the island of Ireland. It is one of four builders’ merchants representing Connacht, Donegal, Monaghan, Cavan in this year’s awards, alongside Chadwick’s Galway, Ganly’s Athlone and Joyce’s […]
Donegal’s Domestic Violence support network praise Jennie’s Law
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“JENNIE’S Law will bring vital information and protection to women in Donegal,” say frontline services. Donegal Women’s Centre and Donegal Domestic Violence Services have jointly welcomed the introduction of Jennie’s Law while reaffirming that both frontline services continue to provide confidential, specialist support to women across County Donegal. The organisations said it is important that […]
Relaxed and friendly vibe for Summerfest at Kinnegar Brewing
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Now in its third year, Kinnegar Brewing’s Summerfest has become a firm fixture on the August bank holiday weekend. With festivals taking place in towns and villages all over the county, Summerfest gives Letterkenny’s citizens something of their own to celebrate on Saturday, August 1. It’s a tried and trusted recipe for a Saturday afternoon […]
University of Galway to hold patient discussion group in Letterkenny for high blood pressure
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THE University of Galway is calling on the people in Letterkenny to participate in patient discussion groups across Ireland. The aim is to help develop a better understanding of blood pressure, hypertension and cardiovascular health and engage with people directly dealing with these issues. The discussion groups are supported by a multidisciplinary team of […]