By Paul McElwee A call has been made for volunteers to come on board at Lifford Old Courthouse as they look to add to their roster for the local meals on wheels service. Operating out of the Courthouse, the service covers Lifford, Ballindrait, Raphoe, Castlefin and Porthall, supplying much-needed meals to those in need. Advertisement […]
Call for volunteers as diocese prepares to host the relics of St. Bernadette
ST. EUNAN’S Cathedral in Letterkenny is preparing to host the Relics of St. Bernadette from Friday, October 11 to Sunday 13 and volunteers are urgently needed to assist with the large-scale event. This sacred occasion will feature a variety of religious services, including Masses, public prayers, confessions, and night vigils, drawing visitors from across Donegal […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Donegal volunteers celebrated at awards event
THE annual Donegal Volunteer Awards were presented at a ceremony in Letterkenny recently to recognise those individuals and groups who serve their communities. Winners were presented with specially commissioned certificates and art pieces by Ramelton based designer, Laura Buchanan. Six of the community groups were given €350 Shop LK vouchers for their groups. The 2024 […]
Busy weekend for the Tidy Towns volunteers
LETTERKENNY Tidy Towns volunteers were busy on Sunday when they collected 18 bags of litter from around the town. The cosmopolitan group of volunteers were missing their Ukrainian members on Sunday as they were celebrating their traditional Easter festival. Organiser Neil Brockley thanked all of the volunteers for their great work and encouraged anyone who […]
New home sought for Rosses community Radio
A director of Rosses Community Radio says she hopes a new premises can be secured for the station. Every Saturday for the past nine years the volunteer-run west Donegal project has brought news, views and music to locals and the Diaspora but it has been off the airwaves since August 7 due to issues with […]
Communities urged to join the coastal clean-up
“It would be great to get as much support as possible in the Inishowen area as this particular coastline suffered badly following the floods.”
The Big Donegal Clean Up continues
“Extensive community clean ups have taken place in the past week throughout the Letterkenny Municipal District.”
‘Blood Bike’ seeking new volunteers
A VOLUNTARY motorbike service providing the emergency transport of medical items in the north west is seeking new volunteers.
Volunteers needed for Age Action collection in Letterkenny
AGE Action is calling on people across County Donegal to help with the charity’s National Collection outside the Letterkenny Tesco on Saturday 13 June.
Volunteers sought for ‘Earth Festival’ in Letterkenny
VOLUNTEERS are currently being sought for the spectacular ‘Earth Festival’ science sculpture trail which will take place in Letterkenny Town Park in two weeks time.