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 […]
Letterkenny councillor Jimmy Kavanagh has welcomed the opening of applications for the 2024 Disability Participation and Awareness Fund. With ‘The Centre of Independent Living’ and the ‘No Barriers Foundation’ previously being recipients of the Fund, Cllr Kavanagh hopes Donegal will benefit this year again. “The Fund is a great opportunity for local non-profit organisations in […]
Two Donegal projects are to receive a combined total of €493,826 under Disability Participation and Awareness Fund. The No Barriers Foundation in Letterkenny has been allocated €393,826 for its DS Champions Health and Wellbeing Programme, while the Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL), which is also based in Letterkenny, will get €100,000 for its Access […]
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council has given the green light to the refurbishment of a Letterkenny gym used to help people who have spinal cord injuries. No Barriers Foundation CLG submitted plans to Donegal County Council in August. Under proposals, the applicant sought the go-ahead for the refurbishment of its existing gym in Pinehill […]
THE No Barriers Foundation is delighted to invite the community to an unforgettable night of elegance and fun at the highly anticipated Charity Ball, set to take place on November 3 at 7pm. This extravagant event will be held at the Castle Grove, Letterkenny and promises an evening filled with exceptional entertainment, a sumptuous meal and the […]
THREE Donegal social enterprises have been awarded funding of €100,000 each. Letterkenny Community Centre CLG has been granted €100,000 to fund the fit-out and finishes to the Social Centre and External site works. No Barriers Foundation has received €100,000 to fund the purchase of equipment to improve the strength, fitness and mobility of their clients […]