Category: Old Donegal

€1.5m has been allocated to Donegal under the Schools Summer Works Programme for 2022.

22 projects in the county have been approved under the scheme and include 19 primary schools and three post primary schools.

Themes of works approved include improving ventilation and improving the outdoor facilities of schools.

It is envisaged that the remaining categories of projects from the current Multi-Annual Summer Works Scheme will be dealt with as part of the Summer Works Programme next year and relevant schools will be notified in Q4 2022 in relation to this.

It is also envisaged that a new Multi-Annual Summer Works Scheme will be opened for new applications in Q2 2022.

This will have a strong climate action aspect to it. Further details will be announced later in Q1 2022.

Here’s the full list for Donegal:

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Sinn Fein is putting forward a Dail motion this week on recommending a hybrid model for the Leaving Cert.

It wants to see a mix of written exams and accredited grades this year, ahead of further talks with the Education Minister.

It comes after similar calls from other stakeholders who met Norma Foley last week, including the Irish Second Level Students Union.

Sinn Fein’s Education spokesperson, Donnchadh O’Laoghaire says students need a choice:

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Workers can return to offices on a phased basis starting today, while pubs, restaurants and nightclubs are already open at their usual times.

Social distancing has been scrapped and there are no restrictions on live events or gatherings in the home.

In person prison visits are also set to resume this week.

Trade unions and opposition parties are calling for staff to be given the option to work remotely into the future.

Mary Connaughton, Director of CIPD, the professional body for HR and development, says employers should consult with staff before planning a return to the office:

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Gardai are investigating allegations of a number of sexual assaults on teenage girls near Sligo town over the weekend.

The Independent reports that a house and part of a GAA grounds at Ballydoogan have been sealed off as potential crime scenes.

Two teenagers alleged they were assaulted between 8 and 10 pm on Saturday night.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses and in particular want to speak to any taxi drivers who may have taken a fare from Sligo to Manorhamilton in Co. Leitrim

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Donegal County Council is being urged to reassess a junction in the Letterkenny area, after a multi-car crash at the weekend.

Three cars collided at the Killyclug-Killylastin junction on Friday evening, with Gardaí saying three young men required hospital treatment following the crash.

Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Jimmy Kavanagh has raised safety concerns at the junction several times with Donegal County Council in recent years.

He says it’s an issue that must be looked at again:

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Funding of up to one million euro is being offered for coastal upgrade projects over the next two years.

Local authorities in coastal areas are being encouraged to apply for government funding to improve pier and harbour infrastructure.

The scheme will cover up to 85 percent of a project’s cost.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine says the 35 million fund was set up in response to Brexit and its economic impact on fishing communities.

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, says it’s a significant investment in coastal areas:

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It was a busy weekend on the athletics front for Donegal athletes all across the world.

On Saturday, Sommer Lecky claimed gold in the Senior Women’s High Jump at the Scottish Senior Championships with a jump of 1.79m.

Caolan McFadden from Cranford AC earned a medal running with Ulster Under 17 boys in the Cross Country meet in Belfast while Diarmaid Keogh also earned a medal.

Lucy McGlynn earned herself a National Junior title in the indoor Pentathlon while Ashleigh McArdle also claimed a National title.

Bridget McDyre set a new Donegal record in the 28 pound weight discus throwing 6.02 metres.

Athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle has the wrap…

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Sligo Rovers defender John Mahon has signed for St Johnstone for an undisclosed fee.

Mahon made his debut at 17 for Rovers in the League Cup in 2017 before going on to make his league bow in 2018.

He was Young Player of the Year for the club in 2018, first-choice defender in 2019, helped Rovers reach Europe in the 2020 season and did so again last campaign when voted the Player of the Year.

He went on to make over 100 appearances for the club, despite being just 22.

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Finn Harps have announced the signing of defender Erol Erdal Alkan.

The towering centre half, also capable of playing centre midfield, becomes the latest addition to Ollie Horgan’s squad for the 2022 campaign. Born in the Netherlands, he opted to represent Turkey at international level and was capped three times for their U21 side.

The 27 year old most recently played with Turkish side Usakspor and has also spent time at Etar, Türkügü Munchen of Germany, Beroe, Dordrecht and Hatayspor.

He told FinnHarps.ie: “I’m really excited for the opportunity to play for Finn Harps. Everyone has been fantastic since I moved over and helped me to settle in. It’s a strong, physical league which suits my game. I have heard great things about the fans and their passion, I’m looking forward to the start of the season.”

Ollie Horgan told club media: “Erol has good experience playing around Europe and will give us a lift at the back. There are a lot of new faces in the squad and it’ll take time for them to gel but he’s settled in well to be fair to him.

We’re still looking for a few more lads to bring in the door, it’s a long season and injuries and fixtures add up over the year so it’s good to have him signed now for the season ahead.”

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There were wins for both Cockhill Celtic and Bonagee United in the Ulster Senior League on Sunday afternoon.

Cockhill claimed a 2-1 victory over Finn Harps Under 21’s with Fionn McClure and Adam McCarron.

Meanwhile, Bonagee remain just a point ahead of Cockhill after they beat Letterkenny 1-0 thanks to a Tony McNamee goal.

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