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A National Day of Local Action

By Jack Mullen
Make Way Day is back for 2020 with 29 local authorities taking part in this year’s virtual campaign. This year we will not take to the streets due to Covid-19 but rather host a virtual meeting at 11 am on Friday 25th September where individuals and members of local disability and community groups will come together […]
Culture News

Clare to Host a Reimagined Culture Night

By Jack Mullen
Friday, 18th September, from 4pm ­– late Clare’s cultural community will come together on Friday, 18th September, to showcase the very best the county has to offer. This year it will be in a reimagined way, with events online allowing audiences to connect through culture. Culture Night 2020 will see a myriad of cultural events […]
Education News

Healthy Ireland at Your Library

By Jack Mullen
As part of the Healthy Ireland at your Library programme, Donegal Library Service is delighted to announce that David Coleman will be holding a talk on Dealing with anxiety in children and teenagers on Saturday 26th September at 11.00 am. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the event will be held via Facebook Live. To access this online event Donegal […]
Culture News

Nominate Your ‘Heritage Hero’

By Jack Mullen
Do you know of a person or group who have worked tirelessly to protect and promote heritage in your area?  If you do, then The Heritage Council wants to hear from you.  The public are invited to nominate who they feel deserves the ‘Heritage Hero’ award by completing the short nomination form on the Heritage […]
News

Show the love for #LoveDonegal day

By Jack Mullen
This Wednesday the 16th September will see the return of the #LoveDonegal day campaign, to once again showcase Donegal to a worldwide audience. The initiative, which is co-ordinated by Donegal County Council, will build on the huge success of last year’s campaign which reached an audience of 33 million people worldwide. Cllr Rena Donaghy, Cathaoirleach of […]
Feature News

Dublin: The 15 Minute City

By Jack Mullen
Dublin’s distinct communities, urban villages, and Georgian core are intrinsic to the city’s unique feel and atmosphere. However, Dublin needs ambitious andprogressive planning to become a world leader as a smart and sustainable city.By creating a 15 Minute City we can significantly enhance the liveability ofDublin. Reduced congestion and pollution, enhanced public spaces,
Council Partners News

Cork City Council is Looking for ‘Parklet Partners’ to Bring 10 More Parklets to the City

By Jack Mullen
Following the success of the parklet on Douglas Street and as part of the ‘Reimagining Cork’ programme, Cork City Council is seeking to provide up to 10 more parklets in the city centre and wider city. Business owners, institutions, neighbourhood organisations, and other community-based groups are eligible to apply to be a “Parklet Partner.” Parklets […]
Environment News

Private Wells

By Jack Mullen
Approximately 11% of Irish people get their water from private water supplies. Grants are available under the Rural Water Programme for the carrying out of improvement works to a private water supply (this means a water supply providing water intended for human consumption and domestic purposes that serves only one house).  The relevant Regulations are Housing (Private
Education News

Minister Harris Announces His Plans for the Development of a New 10-year Strategy for Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Strategy on International Literacy Day

By Jack Mullen
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today announced his plans to develop a new 10-year adult literacy, numeracy and digital literacy strategy. The Minister will task SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, with the development of the strategy and asked them to report back within 6 […]
Business Feature News

DIAGEO ANNOUNCES BALLYMORE AS REGENERATION PARTNER FOR THE GUINNESS QUARTER AT ST. JAMES’S GATE

By Jack Mullen
Diageo has today announced that it has chosen Ballymore as its partner to deliver the transformation of 12.6 acres of its iconic St. James’s Gate site into one of the most dynamic urban quarters in Europe. Ballymore is a developer with vast and varied experience, notably in established and historic cityscapes like Old Spitalfields Market […]
Feature Health News

Healthy Ireland

By Jack Mullen
Chef Brian McDermott’s Cookery Videos As part of Healthy Ireland at your Library, Donegal Library Service are delighted to announce that Chef Brian McDermott will be hosting two masterclass cookery videos on our Facebook page on Saturday 12th September The first recipe will be a Chicken Stir Fry and this will be aired at 11.00am. […]