DONEGAL Intercultural Platform has received a major funding boost of €125,000. The local community organisation is one of seven community organisations to have received renewed funding under the Government’s Community Development Pilot Programme. The Pilot Programme aims to close the gap between marginalised groups and mainstream services, and support organisations that address poverty, social inclusion and inequality, […]
€42,500 boost for Donegal walking trails announced
DONEGAL is set to benefit from €42,500 in funding aimed at enhancing 13 walking trails across the county. This initiative forms part of a nationwide scheme led by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, which will distribute a total of €1 million to upgrade 517 walking trails throughout Ireland. The funding will […]
€12.27 million allocated to Donegal under Community Sports Facilities Fund
DONEGAL has been allocated €12,271,362 in grant allocations for sports clubs and facilities under phase two of the Community Sports Facilities Fund. Earlier this year, 45 clubs got €1,320,960 for equipment and the latest announcement means Donegal has received a total of €13,592,322 in 2024 through both phases of the programme. Welcoming the announcement, Donegal […]
Minister for Disability announces funding for Donegal services to support children with disabilities
MINISTER of State for Disability, Anne Rabbitte TD, has this week announced funding for four services supporting children with disabilities in Donegal. The funding is part of the HSE’s Children’s Disability Services Grant Fund, which was open to organisations, including community groups and service providers, and aims to support children who are on a waiting […]
€144,146 remaining in Irish Red Cross Creeslough fund
BY JEROME HUGHES THE Irish Red Cross still has €144,146 in funding to support those impacted by the 2022 Creeslough tragedy, and intends to visit the village in the coming weeks to outline how the money, raised through public and corporate donations, will be distributed. Figures obtained by Donegal News show total Creeslough-related payments from the Irish Red […]
Government must recommit to funding A5 on a 50/50 basis
“The A5 upgrade is a key priority for Sinn Féin,” said Pearse Doherty TD.
€4.5m allocated for active travel schemes in Donegal
FUNDING of €4.5 million has been allocated for 24 active travel schemes in Donegal which will provide walking and cycling infrastructure across the county. Among the projects set to receive funding in 2024 include an active travel scheme for the Kilmacrennan Road in Letterkenny which has been granted €665,000. Convent Road in Letterkenny has received […]
Grant of €365,000 for organisations in the Donegal Gaeltacht
THREE organisations in the Donegal Gaeltacht are set to benefit from a grant of up to €365,136 announced by the Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Patrick O’Donovan T.D today. The Minister of State approved a grant of up to €255,000 or €85,000 per year for Oideas Gael over three years to assist the organisation […]
Funding of €8.2 million announced for six Donegal marine infrastructure projects
Six Donegal marine infrastructure projects are to receive a total of €8.276 million under the Brexit Adjustment Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme (BALAMI). The funding is part of the overall funding package of €12.7 million for 15 marine projects announced today by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. Advertisement […]
Counselling service to close due to lack of funding
A centre which provides child and adolescent counselling services across Donegal is set to close due to a lack of public funding. A statement issued by the Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Services CLG Board of Directors today announced that services provided will cease at all outreach centres in Letterkenny, Dunfanaghy, Stranorlar, Creeslough, Buncrana, and at the […]