CONSTRUCTION workers and Senior Cycle Students in Inishowen will receive a unique opportunity this January as the NZEB [Near Zero Energy Building] Mobile Training Unit has now arrived in Buncrana and will remain here for three weeks. This is the first time that this unique innovative training unit has come to Donegal following negotiations between… Read more »
There is a special fashion workshop happening in Letterkenny and Carndonagh, aimed at inspiring people to make small changes for a more sustainable fashion industry before Christmas. The workshop called “How to Green Your Wardrobe”, will take place in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny on Thursday, December 7th, from 7pm to 8:30pm, and in… Read more »
IDP are delighted to be collaborating with the HSE to bring a Health and Social Care Recruitment and Education Fair, the first of its kind, to Inishowen this month. The fair will showcase numerous opportunities that are available within the HSE locally from entry level positions to more professional roles and will take place in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel… Read more »
SIBLINGS of children with special needs in Inishowen are being offered the opportunity to come together in a safe space to share their concerns and learn vital coping strategies in a holistic way. The S TEAM is a new pilot initiative by Inishowen Development Partnership in Buncrana under Sláintecare Healthy Communities Team, that will support… Read more »
SCORES OF over 55s flocked to an older person’s only event in Ballyliffin last week where they enjoyed music, dancing and informative talks.‘Ageing Well’ was a collaboration of the Donegal Older People’s Council and Inishowen Development Partnership and the event was very quickly booked out with more than 160 older people attending the event in… Read more »
A NEW Health and Social Care Community Employment Programme for Inishowen is the first of its kind in the country and will bring great opportunities for sustainable employment to the peninsula. The Health and Social Care Community Employment Programme was officially launched by the Department of Social Protection(DSP) and Inishowen Development Partnership(IDP) in Buncrana this… Read more »
ChangeMakers Donegal will run an accredited course in Intercultural Studies from Tuesday 3 October. Facilitated by Francine Blaché-Breen, a Community Worker with 25 years of experience in the field. Funded by Inishowen Development Partnership. Intercultural Studies explores intercultural issues such as diversity, racism, and equality. It also encourages self-reflection and active participation in a complex… Read more »
Time is running out for small food businesses in Inishowen to apply for the funding worth between €5,000 and €200,000 under the LEADER Food Initiative before the deadline of 5.30pm on August 31st. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD; together with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD; and… Read more »
