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Ireland's newest University to bring Higher Education and research to islands

Ireland's newest University, the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has launched a special Islands Project initiative this week. The project aims to address educational, societal, economic and environmental needs of the islands within its ...

15 Apr 2022 at 11:33

West Donegal

Over €2m granted for repair of non-county roads on islands announced

At the Glenties Municipal District Committee meeting this week, the Roads Area Manager, Brendan McFadden, briefed the committee members on preparatory work that is underway for improvements to non-county island roads for this year, 2022. ...

14 Apr 2022 at 11:33

Local News

Donegal's island accommodation roads must be taken over

Founder of the Donegal County Council's islands committee, a former councillor, Seamus Rodgers, has called for an even distribution of the €2.09 million for upgrades to island roads which was announced today. The Annagry man, who is the ...

09 Mar 2022 at 13:33

West Donegal

Great news for islanders as €2m funding announced for roads

Over €2m has been announced for the upgrade of island roads in Donegal. The islands that will benefit from the vital funding will be Aranmore, Tory, Inishbofinn and Gola. Last year the Councillors of the Glenties Municipal District in ...

09 Mar 2022 at 13:33

Donegal Life

Micí Whiting - an islander that can cast his mind back 250 years

Professors, doctors and researchers travel from across the country to visit an 82-year-old islander who lives in Meenlaragh. Their journeys reap great dividends as linguistic expert, Michael McGee, known locally as Micí Whiting, has ...

22 Apr 2022 at 14:33

Local News

Call for same-day voting for islands

Same-day voting on islands has long been an ambition for residents living on Donegal's islands, but while the intention is now there, other areas of the Electoral Reform Bill 2022 still need amending. Addressing the Dáil on Tuesday,...

02 Jun 2022 at 08:33

Donegal Live

Earagail Arts Festival 2022 launched with a host of events for all the family

Donegal’s premier summer event, Earagail Arts Festival takes place from July 9 - 24 and has a full programme of events for all ages. Earagail Arts Festival officially launched its 2022 programme of events at An Grianán Theatre, ...

11 Jun 2022 at 18:33

West Donegal

Busy summer season ahead for islanders who highlight need for facilities

The islands have proven to attract huge number of tourists over the last number of years and islanders are hoping to get facilities and services in place ahead of the summer. At a recent meeting of the Island's Committee in ...

17 Feb 2023 at 14:33

Donegal Live

Donegal features prominently in first edition of Ireland’s Wild Islands

Three years in the making, Ireland’s Wild Islands is a spectacular three part series that features the wildlife wonders of Ireland’s Atlantic islands, with a special interest on the Donegal islands in the first episode. In ...

20 Apr 2023 at 17:33

West Donegal

Fire fighting equipment on Tory Island deemed 'shameful'

An increasing population on Tory Island has ignited further calls for adequate fire services on Tory Island. The manager of Comharchumann Thoraí, Marjorie Uí Chearbhaill, said islanders are very unhappy with the lack of ...

08 Nov 2022 at 14:33

West Donegal

Buoyant spirits as Float for Hopes takes to the waves for a second year

The second annual Float for Hope Boat Run will take place tomorrow, Saturday, July 23 in aid of Water Safety Awareness and Dungloe Community Hospital. The route taken by the boats will be from Burtonpot Pier to ...

22 Jul 2022 at 18:33

Whats On

The Earagail Arts Festival invites you to Cosán Ghabhla

An island walk surrounded by poetry, literature and art will take place on Gabhla, Saturday, July 9. The boat, The Cricket, will leave Kitty Archie’s pier in Machaire Gathlán at 3pm and the walk is expected to ...

02 Jul 2022 at 12:33

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