Author name: oisinkelly

Calendar Football Season on the agenda as FAI come to Donegal

The latest FAI workshop on the introduction of a calendar football season will be in held Letterkenny on Thursday evening Chief Executive John Delaney, President Donal Conway and League Development Manager Ger McDermott will attend a presentation and meeting in the Mount Errigal Hotel with local club delegates expressing their views on the proposals. The

Calendar Football Season on the agenda as FAI come to Donegal Read More »

Applications sought for Social Enterprise Development Fund

Donegal Social Enterprises are being urged to apply for funding from the €1.6m Social Enterprise Development Fund. Applications are currently being sought by Donegal County Council in partnership with the Social Innovation Fund with grants ranging from €10,000 to €50,000 available. Local authorities across the country in partnership with Social Innovation Ireland have launched the

Applications sought for Social Enterprise Development Fund Read More »

Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair receives €30,000 in funding

€30,000 in funding has been secured for Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair. €15,000 has been allocated by Donegal County Council and match funded by Údarás na Gaeltachta. Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District Councillor John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh says the funding is a huge boost for the theatre and will pave the way for further investment:

Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair receives €30,000 in funding Read More »

Debate on 2019 funding for iCare and Bluestack Foundation to take place in Seanad

Pressure on the relevant Ministers is mounting to ensure funding for iCare and the Bluestack Foundation is secured for 2019 and for future years under a HSE Service Level Agreement. Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn will be raising the issue in the Seanad tomorrow. There was much anger earlier this year when a decision was taken

Debate on 2019 funding for iCare and Bluestack Foundation to take place in Seanad Read More »

EU made concessions in Brexit discussions – May

The British Prime Minister insists the EU made concessions on the backstop measure in the draft Brexit divorce deal. Theresa May is meeting European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker in Brussels later this afternoon to discuss the withdrawal agreement. The Dáil will also debate the document this evening, before EU leaders gather on Sunday to

EU made concessions in Brexit discussions – May Read More »

23 boil notices issued to Donegal private water supplies in 2017

There were 23 boil notices issued to private water supplies in Donegal last year by the EPA, with 1,607 people affected. The agency’s Report into Private Supplies in 2017 says there were no directions issued, and no audits carried out in the county last year. Nationally, the report finds E.Coli was found in 51 private

23 boil notices issued to Donegal private water supplies in 2017 Read More »

Auditor expected to say Broadband tender process can continue

An independents auditors report into the tender process for the states rural broadband contract is expected to find that the process has NOT been fatally damaged by the sole remaining bidder and the former communications minister Denis Naughten. The report, by auditor Peter Smyth, has been delivered to government and is expected to be published

Auditor expected to say Broadband tender process can continue Read More »

SF delegation discusses NW projects with Irish Government officials

A delegation of Sinn Fein representatives from the North West travelled to Dublin yesterday to meet with officials from the Irish Government to express the need for urgent action on a number of vital projects for the region. The delivery of the Strategic Growth Deal which includes a City Deal and financial assistance from the

SF delegation discusses NW projects with Irish Government officials Read More »

Council encourage nominations ahead on Donegal Sports Star deadline

With the closing date for Donegal Sports Star nominations this Friday, the Chief Executive and Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council are encouraging sports bodies to submit the names of individuals and teams that have excelled during 2018. The Local Authority is the main sponsor and its Chief Executive Seamus Neely believes that the Donegal Sports

Council encourage nominations ahead on Donegal Sports Star deadline Read More »

Reception hosted by Glenties MD for Special Olympians

The achievement of four Special Olympians, their coaches and parents was recognised by the Glenties Municipal District Committee on Tuesday last, the 13 November 2018 with a reception in the Dungloe Public Service Centre. The four athletes, Ronán Ó Coirbín (Gaoth Dobhair), Peter Doogan (Gortahork), Patrick Gallagher (Annagry) and Paul McFadden (Gaoth Dobhair) competed and

Reception hosted by Glenties MD for Special Olympians Read More »

Irish Water repair works to cause significant disruption in South Inishowen

Residents in South Inishowen are being advised to expect disruptions to their water supply this evening. Irish Water in partnership with Donegal County Council will be carrying out repairs on a large leak on the Pollen Dam supply line from 6pm this evening. The utility is advising householders that water pressure will drop away in

Irish Water repair works to cause significant disruption in South Inishowen Read More »

Caiseal Mara Hotel, Moville, Direct Provision

Public meeting on direct provision to take place in Moville on Sunday

Ahead of the arrival of 100 asylum seekers to Moville in the coming weeks, a public information meeting, organised by Failte Inishowen is to be held this week. Representatives from local health, education and social agencies will be in attendance as well as experts and campaigners from across the world. The meeting will take place

Public meeting on direct provision to take place in Moville on Sunday Read More »

Fifth of Donegal farmers still waiting on final GLAS payment

The Minister for Agriculture is being urged to ensure that all GLAS payments are made to farmers before Christmas. New information released to Fianna Fáil has revealed that almost 13% of farmers across the North West are still waiting for their balancing payment to be made. The figure is highest in Donegal, where almost 20%

Fifth of Donegal farmers still waiting on final GLAS payment Read More »

Ó Domhnaill criticises ‘unjust’ Home care support scheme

Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill has strongly criticised the HSE and the Department of Health for presiding over growing waiting lists for HSE home care support for older persons aged over 65. This follows information released to the Senator by way of parliamentary reply, which indicates lengthy delays and waiting lists for access to the Home

Ó Domhnaill criticises ‘unjust’ Home care support scheme Read More »

Seamus Coleman says draw with Denmark is a positive result

The Republic of Ireland have ended the year with a fourth consecutive game without a goal. Their innaugural Nations League campaign came to a subdued end with a nil-nil draw away to Denmark on Monday evening. Southampton teenager Michael Obafemi was given his debut off the bench tonight, ending any potential speculation over his international

Seamus Coleman says draw with Denmark is a positive result Read More »

Budget funding sought for Cleary Centre & Bluestack Foundation

  A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Minister for Disabilities to ensure funding is delivered for the Cleary Centre and the Bluestack Foundation in Budget 2019. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says he has met with Minister Finian McGrath in an effort to secure mainstream funding for the Bluestack Foundation. Its after it missed

Budget funding sought for Cleary Centre & Bluestack Foundation Read More »

Over 1,100 Donegal householders in mortgage arrears for over 2 years

There are over 1,100 homeowners in Donegal in mortgage arrears. Latest figures from the Central Bank’s Long-Term Mortgages Arrears in Ireland Report shows that 1,129 households in the county are in mortgage arrears for over two years while over 870 of those have been in arrears for at least 5 years. A new State-backed finance

Over 1,100 Donegal householders in mortgage arrears for over 2 years Read More »

Derry Chamber President says quashing of A5 is “wholly unnecessary”

The President of the Chamber of Commerce in Derry says the quashing of approval for the A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme is “hugely disappointing and wholly unnecessary”. Jennifer McKeever was speaking after a High Court judge quashed the Department for Infrastructure’s decision to approve the project on the basis that there is no minister in

Derry Chamber President says quashing of A5 is “wholly unnecessary” Read More »

Investigation launched after green area at Ballyliffin vandalised

An investigation has been launched after a section of green area at the entrance of Ballyliffin Golf Club was extensively vandalised at the weekend. CCTV is currently being reviewed in the vicinity and anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity urged to come forward. General Manager of Ballyliffin Golf Club John Farren says it

Investigation launched after green area at Ballyliffin vandalised Read More »