More calls for S3 bus route in Sligo
There are calls for an urgent meeting between all stakeholders as it relates to improving the local link service in Sligo. It had been hoped that S3 bus route would be established by now, catering to areas such as Finisklin estate, First Sea Road and accommodate a number of estates…
Study to be carried out with view to link Carraroe with Union Wood
Plans are afoot to carry out a feasibility study with a view towards linking Carraroe Centre with Union Wood by way of a trial or path. Union Wood is home to a number of pathways and it’s thought that linking it with Carraroe would open up the area to…
Double funding boost for Bundoran
A Donegal Councillor says recent funding secured for Bundoran will be a major assist in helping the town recover from the impact of the covid-19 restrictions over the past two years. The Thrupenny Pool will receive 20,000 euro from Donegal County Council while 50,000 will go towards work on…
Donegal musician playing a different tune to the government on latest funding
A Donegal musician is describing funding for the night-time sector as ‘crumbs’ with the long-promised basic income for the arts continuing to be delayed. Donegal musician Matt McGranahan, is spokesman for the Music and Entertainment Association. His comments come as an extra 1.4 million euro is being made…
Tubbercurry and Drumshanbo Libraries to benefit from funding
Library facilities in Tubbercurry are among those to benefit from 3 million euro worth of funding announced by Minister Humphreys this morning the announcement coincides with the World Library Congress opening in Dublin. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, confirmed an investment of over €3.1…
Government accused of spin over latest Killybegs funding annoucement
An Independent Donegal TD has accused the Government of spin as it relates to today’s funding announcement for Killybegs. It’s after the contract for the delivery of a €10.5 million quay development at the Fishery Harbour Centre was awarded in recent days. However, Deputy Thomas Pringle believes that…
Leitrim Volunteer Centre allocated €44,000
Leitrim Volunteer Centre has been allocated €44,000 as part of a €1.6 million for community first responders across the country. The funding will be used to purchase vehicles designed to transport people who have mobility issues or people being treated for cancer. Community groups that perform roles such…