THERE is an air of optimism around Páirc Ghno Gaoth Dobhair with job creation figures continuing to rise. As highlighted in Údarás na Gaeltachta’s Annual Report for 2021, 286 new jobs were created in the Donegal Gaeltacht over the past 12 months, signifying the largest number of jobs created in a single year in the […]
Performance highlights depopulation of Gaeltacht areas
A KERRY musician led an outdoor performance on Magheraclogher Beach in Bunbeg on Monday night to draw attention to the depopulation of Gaeltacht areas and the planning laws causing it. Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich from the Dingle Peninsula has personal experience of planning difficulties having battled for 15 years to build a modest house on his […]
Gaeltacht awaits aid package as courses are cancelled
THE Government’s decision to cancel courses at Gaeltacht colleges this summer is a huge blow to communities across Donegal. Réamonn Ó Ciaráin is the Education Officer with Gael Linn, the organisation that operates the summer colleges in Magheroarty and Gaoth Dobhair. He said they are hopeful that the government will announce a support package to […]
Pupils receive Gaeltacht summer scholarships
MORE than thirty eager and enthusiastic young pupils from all over the county received full Gaeltacht summer scholarships at a special ceremony in the Council Chamber at the Public Services Centre on Wednesday night. The students were presented with their scholarships by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Gerry McMonagle. Also in attendance was the […]
All roads lead to Falcarragh for Gaeltacht Championship
The Donegal section of Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta will be concluded this weekend, as the four remaining teams in the county battle it out to be crowned champions of Donegal.
Eir apologises to woman (80) after alarm cut off
TELECOMS provider ‘Eir’ has apologised to an elderly Arranmore woman, who lives alone, after it disconnected her personal alarm and telephone line.
Údarás welcomes upgrade in broadband services
UDARAS na Gaeltachta has welcomed the upgrade works undertaken by Eircom Wholesale recently.
Documentary on One: Fine Gaelgeoir follows minister as he learns Irish
A NEW documentary follows Joe McHugh TD over the course of a year as he strives to achieve fluency in the Irish language on a strict deadline.
Locals save historic thatch cottage from fire
A HISTORIC thatch cottage in Gaoth Dobhair was slightly damaged during a fire this afternoon.
A ‘promising’ summer ahead for Gaeltacht colleges
IRISH colleges in West Donegal have been welcoming students and with numbers remaining strong it looks like the local economy will receive a very welcome boost.