A WEST Donegal councillor has called on the National Parks and Wildlife Service to take immediate steps to fully reopen tours of Glenveagh Castle seven days a week. Staffing shortages have forced the castle to close two days a week, on Mondays and Fridays. A spokesperson for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, […]
Wainfest 2025 launches at Glenveagh National Park
WAINFEST, Donegal’s much-loved annual children’s arts and book festival, was officially launched last week at the iconic Glenveagh National Park with the inspiring theme ‘Your Voice, Your Choice’. This year’s theme places children’s perspectives at the heart of the festival, empowering them to share their ideas, opinions, and creativity in a supportive and inspiring environment. […]
Glenveagh Castle at risk of permanent closure due to staffing issues- Cllr
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL County Councillor has warned that Glenveagh Castle could face permanent closure if the government doesn’t tackle current staffing issues. Recently, staffing shortages have forced the castle to close two days a week, on Mondays and Fridays. Advertisement A spokesperson for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which oversees […]
Donegal schools honoured by Nature Hero Awards
The Nature Hero Awards have honoured five schools across Donegal for their fantastic efforts in biodiversity and environmental education. These schools are: Carndonagh C.S., St. Peters N.S. Mountcharles, Scoil Aodh Rua agus Nuala, Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, St. Davaddog’s N.S.. The Nature Hero Awards are coordinated by Biodiversity in Schools and sponsored by Donegal’s own, Glenveagh. […]
Glenveagh cook fondly remembered at Funeral Mass
CHURCHILL woman Nellie Gallagher has been remembered as a renowned cook and adoring granny at her Funeral Mass which took place at St. Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan on Tuesday morning. Just weeks ago the 95 year old featured in the Donegal News when a new restaurant, named in her honour opened at the Glenveagh Visitor Centre. […]
Public consultation for Glenveagh National Park development plan
A PUBLIC Consultation for Glenveagh National Park Draft Visitor Experience and Development Plan has been launched. The Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, TD, announced the public consultation phase for the draft Visitor Experience and Development Plan for Glenveagh National Park. This Plan is being developed by the National Parks and […]
Garda warning after quads used in conservation areas
Gardaí have issued a fresh warning over the use of scramblers after receiving reports that they were being used on private property and areas of conservation. The warning comes after gardaí in Milford received a report at the weekend about scramblers/quads being used in the areas of Thorr, Dunlewey and Glenveagh. A garda spokesperson said: […]
Green Ribbon family fun festival to take place in Donegal next month
A Green Ribbon family fun festival will take place in Glenveagh National Park this September. The event takes place on Sunday, September 8 from 11am to 2pm at Glenveagh National Park. This is an information day for individuals and families to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day which takes place on September 10 and Green […]
Journey back in time at Glenveagh with new immersive experience
GLENVEAGH CASTLE will be launching its new touch screen kiosks as part of Heritage Week 2023, which runs from Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 of August. Glenveagh was a mecca for the rich and famous from the late 1800’s to the 1980’s. A wide variety of fascinating guests, including actors, writers, poets and statesmen came […]
Donegal Project to share in €290,000 funding for peatlands initiatives across the country
MORE than €290,000 in funding has been announced for 24 local community groups and organisations, including one in Donegal, to support a variety of local projects across Ireland under the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme 2023. Led by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the Peatlands Community […]