The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Michael O’Byrne, Kilcar Anne McGovern, Ballyshannon Advertisement John Govan, Frosses and Dublin Dr Liam Bannan, Letterkenny Bridie McClafferty, Falcarragh Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo Joe Gallagher, Falcarragh Seamus Goe McShane, Teelin Michael O’Byrne, Kilcar The death has occurred of Michael O’Byrne, Main Street, Kilcar. Mr O’Byrne passed away on […]
Áine Ní Bhreisleáin explores the wellness Industry in Ireland
GAOTH Dobhair broadcaster and journalist Áine Ní Bhreisleáin explores the Wellness Industry in Ireland in a new TG4 programme. Áine has been on a journey of change over the past year with a pivot in career as she tries to find more balance in her life. Follow Áine as she tries the latest therapies and treatments […]
Young people in Donegal facing challenges – report
CHILDREN and young people in Donegal are facing significant challenges, a new report has found. Donegal Youth Service, in partnership with Donegal Children and Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC), has officially launched the Donegal Children and Young People’s Needs Assessment 2024. This ground-breaking report provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges, opportunities, and urgent needs […]
Donegal projects to benefit from €1.33 million funding announcement
TWENTY-TWO Donegal projects are set to benefit from funding of €1.33 million under the Community Centres Investment Fund. The scheme is specifically for community centres and can provide capital funding up to €100,000 for some centres while smaller applications are capped at €25,000. Typically grants can be used for refurbishment and improvements of existing community […]
New digital anthology to celebrate vision-impaired storytelling
DONEGAL County Library Service and the Frances Browne Literary Festival are inviting blind and vision-impaired storytellers, resident in Ireland, to get involved and submit pieces for inclusion in a digital anthology to be launched in the autumn, funded through Creative Ireland. They’re hoping to create an eclectic collection of work that’ll include all genres of […]
Calls for task force to find Little Angels solution
by Louise Doyle A COUNCILLOR is to call for a task force to be set up in a bid to urgently intervene to help nine children secure a place at Little Angels School in Letterkenny. The plight of the nine families, who have been told their children with special needs have no place at Little Angels […]
29,000 customers in Letterkenny to benefit from Uisce Éireann upgrades
SITE investigation works for a major infrastructural project which will benefit 29,000 Uisce Éireann customers in Letterkenny will get underway within the next few weeks. The Letterkenny Water Supply Zone project will deliver a more reliable water supply, however investigative works must be carried out before the project can progress further. Letterkenny’s current water supply […]
Weather: Noticeably cooler day with sunny spells
Today will be dry but noticeably cooler, with bright or sunny spells and isolated showers. Later this afternoon, showers will develop more widely near the north coast. Highest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees. Advertisement Light to moderate north or northwest winds will increase fresh at times near windward coasts this afternoon and evening. Tonight, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, March 11
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bridie McClafferty, Falcarragh Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo Advertisement Joe Gallagher, Falcarragh Eileen O’Gorman (née Sweeney), Milford Brendan (Thomas) McBrearty, Glasgow and formerly St. Johnston Seamus Goe McShane, Teelin Bridie McClafferty, Falcarragh The death has occurred of Bridie McClafferty (née Gallagher), Fanmore, Falcarragh. Ms McClafferty passed away in the […]
Donegal Down Syndrome to celebrate super Seán
THE Donegal branch of Down Syndrome Ireland is gearing up for World Down Syndrome Day on March 31. Ahead of the big day, the branch is shining a spotlight on one of their wonderful members Seán Boyle from Arranmore, who has just turned 18. Seán demonstrates remarkable commitment by traveling from Arranmore Island by ferry […]