Gardaí investigating fatal incident at Tusla premises as teenager killed and others injured (Photo Credit: PA)
Search
16 Oct 2025
Search
16 Oct 2025
Please allow ads as they help fund our trusted local news content.
Kindly add us to your ad blocker whitelist.
If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism, consider contributing and/or subscribing to our free daily Newsletter .
Support our mission and join our community now.
To continue reading this article, you can subscribe for as little as €0.50 per week which will also give you access to all of our premium content and archived articles!
Alternatively, you can pay €0.50 per article, capped at €1 per day.
Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism!
The Hi Digital programme is aimed at helping older people learn computer and social media skills
The Hi Digital programme, aimed at helping older people learn computer and social media skills, was actively rolled out in Longford last year, helping older people with the digital age.
This year, the Irish Girl Guides and Hi Digital project received the 2025 Media Literacy Award for Best Media Literacy Initiative for Older Adults.
PICTURES | Magnificent Seven - Longford Slashers ladies claim 7th county title in-a-row
Mary Lillis, Hi Digital Committee Chairperson and North Longford Senior Branch Leader, was honoured to attend the 2025 Media Literacy Awards ceremony at Virgin Media Studios.
Mary Lillis, Hi Digital Committee Chairperson, said: “Without this collaboration and all Irish Girl Guides volunteers, this programme would not work. It is because of them we are able to reach older adults in communities across the island of Ireland. Their commitment and kindness make a real difference every day, helping people feel more confident and connected in our increasingly digital world.”
This national recognition celebrates the impact of Hi Digital, a collaborative programme made possible by the Vodafone Foundation and ALONE, and delivered through the dedication and enthusiasm of Irish Girl Guides members and volunteers across the country. Their efforts have empowered thousands of older adults to build confidence and skills in the digital world.
Mary added that “it is an honour for all of us to receive this recognition, which truly belongs to every Guide, Leader, and volunteer who has contributed to Hi Digital’s success.”
In 2024 to 2025, 23 Guide and Senior Branch Units have helped more than 2,000 older adults, covering everything from WhatsApp to Google Maps to booking a train online.
Read more: Congratulations: Longford man celebrates milestone 90th birthday with family and friends
Mary Lillis, and Isabella Bennett, Hi Digital Support Officer, attended the Awards ceremony at Virgin Media Studios on October 6th and happily accepted the Award on behalf of all the Units who participated.
This programme is made possible by the Vodafone Foundation and ALONE, as well as the countless work of Irish Girl Guide members and volunteers. Without them this programme would not work and it is because of them we are able to reach older adults in communities across the island of Ireland.
Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie
Buy the e-paper of the Donegal Democrat, Donegal People's Press, Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles.
Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm.
This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.
