DONEGAL nurses are being invited to take part in a new documentary series which will be shown on TG4. Tile Media have announced Altraí na hÉireann, a new two-part series commissioned by TG4 and Coimisiún na Meán. This powerful series will look to celebrate the legacy, resilience and evolution of Irish nursing over the last […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, August 19
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Vera Owens, Letterkenny Charles Sheeran, Mountcharles Advertisement Tommy Lynch, Ballyshannon John Edward Coyle, Bunbeg Peter Paul Ward, Burtonport Dorothy McElhinney, Letterkenny Mary Teresa (Mamie) McLaughlin (née Catterson), Castlefin Margaret Flood (née Caldwell), Ballyshannon Masie Connaghan (née O’Donnel), Churchill Bridie Kernan (née Dawson), Newtowncunningham Vera Owens, Letterkenny […]
Funding secured for Donegal water events this weekend
A number of water-related events in Donegal have received a financial boost. The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local authorities to protect and restore good water quality, has awarded €2,870 to events in Donegal. Overall, €30,665.25 in funding has been allocated to 82 events in 24 counties under the ‘Water Heritage Day […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, August 18
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Peter Paul Ward, Burtonport Dorothy McElhinney, Letterkenny Advertisement Mary Teresa (Mamie) Mc Laughlin (née Catterson), Castlefin Margaret Flood (née Caldwell), Ballyshannon Masie Connaghan (née O’Donnel), Churchill Bridie Kernan (née Dawson), Newtowncunningham Peter Paul Ward, Burtonport The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Peter Paul […]
Over €700,000 announced for recreational projects and walks in Donegal
EIGHTEEN outdoor recreation projects and walks across Donegal are to benefit from over €700,000 in funding announced this morning. The allocation of €706,041 for Donegal is part of a nationwide allocation of €8.7 million for 221 recreational-based projects through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS). Amongst the recreational projects for County Donegal is the Dungloe […]
More than 100 heritage events planned for Donegal
More than 100 events are to be held in Donegal as part of National Heritage Week which kicks off this weekend. The initiative runs from Saturday, August 16, until Sunday, August 24 and most events are free. Here’s a full list of the events happening in Donegal. Advertisement “This year’s theme is Exploring Our Foundations […]
All the events in Donegal for National Heritage Week
More than 100 events are to be held in Donegal as part of National Heritage Week which kicks off this weekend. The initiative runs from Saturday, August 16, until Sunday, August 24 and most events are free. Week-long Events: Advertisement Working Over By: Donegal Emigrant Working Lives in Scotland exhibition in Donegal County Museum, High […]
Annual walk this weekend in memory of Patrick McIntyre
The annual Patrick McIntyre Memorial Walk will be held this Saturday, August 16 in aid of the Donegal Hospice. People taking part in the walk are asked to assemble at Muckish Sand and Gravel. Registration is from 10.30am, leaving at 11am. Advertisement The walk is approximately 10k and goes along the old railway line. Everyone […]
Challenging charity swim at Sheephaven Bay on Saturday
A group of 50 swimmers are set to take on a spectacular swim in Sheephaven Bay this weekend to raise money for two very good causes. The group, consisting of local athletes and members of the Gartan Swimmers Group, will take on a 3.5-kilometre route across one of the most testing but stunning swims available […]
Donegal has some of the highest numbers of unpaid ACRES in the State
Donegal TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty TD has slammed the Government for the high number of unpaid ACRES payments in Donegal. Commenting on figures Sinn Féin received in response to a Parliamentary Question, Teachta Doherty stated: “Currently, there are 253 people in Donegal still waiting to be paid as part of the ACRES scheme and, […]