By Kate Heaney THE first demolition of a social housing project in Donegal due to the presence of defective concrete products could take place in Letterkenny in the not too distant future. Donegal County Council is seeking planning permission to demolish and rebuild a block of 18 apartments at Carnamuggagh. Advertisement The apartment block known as Block […]
‘There is no hope at this stage’ – Pringle on fate of NW Simon Community
BY JEROME HUGHES IN what is a massive blow to local homeless services, the North West Simon Community will close 19 apartments in Donegal that were being used to provide emergency accommodation. Having run out of money, work is ongoing to try and transfer the charity’s properties to another approved housing body or Donegal County […]
ATU nominates the Simon Community as its 5K charity
NORTH West Simon Community is the nominated charity for this year’s Atlantic Technological University Sport Donegal annual 5K. The charity said it was thrilled to be chosen and is looking forward to the event. ATU Donegal will host its annual 5K run and walk on Tuesday March 28 at 7.15pm. Now in its tenth year, the run acts as […]
Sleep Out event this weekend as homeless crisis gets worse
A charity event is to take place this weekend to raise awareness and much needed funds for the North West Simon Community. The annual ‘Sleep Out’ takes place on Friday October 6th from 9pm in Letterkenny Market Square. Advertisement As part of their annual Simon Week, the charity will be trying to raise […]
Help North West Simon have a brighter forecast
IN THE lead up to the annual Simon Week a Donegal-based charity is urging members of the community to support them.
North West Simon looks forward to Garden Show in Castlefinn
NORTH West Simon Community is looking forward to attending the annual North West Garden Show in Castlefinn tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday.
Do something different and support North West Simon Community
NORTH West Simon Community is asking people to take up a challenge whilst helping to make a difference.
North West Simon Community says ‘Thank You’
THE North West Simon Community would like to express its sincere gratitude to everyone who supported Simon week 2014 campaign to raise much-needed awareness of homelessness throughout Donegal last week.
Letterkenny Street Sleep for Simon Week
THE annual Letterkenny Street Sleep in aid of North West Simon Community takes place on the Market Square, tomorrow (Friday) from 10pm.
Simon Week: Campaign to prevent homeless budget cut
DONEGAL Simon Week, now in its sixth year in Letterkenny, kicks off this Monday, September 29, as part of the national Simon Communities annual campaign.