By Anne Kelly Members of the public are being given the opportunity to contribute a decision on the best walk/cycling route from Buncrana to Carndonagh. This is Phase 2 of the Greenway Project which which involves the development and assessment of potential route corridors to determine a Preferred Option. Following the feedback received during the
The RSPCA has seen a 24% increase in reports of pets being abandoned and the organisation fear this number will rise significantly in the run up to Christmas. A spokesperson said “Animals need us now, more than ever, before the cost-of-living crisis costs them their lives. Like every year, our dedicated animal rescuers will be
Media students from NWRC are creating a series of social media friendly videos to promote a cut price travel card. The special film project is part of this terms curriculum and will see students working in pairs to plan, shoot and edit videos under a choice of themes including Climate Champions, City Adventures and Connected
By Jade McClafferty The work of artists from a range of disciplines will go on display at Eden Place Arts Centre from Thursday December 13. This is a showcase of the work of participants in a range of art courses at the centre and the exhibition will run until December 15 with viewing time from
By Sean Kelly The 29th annual Guildhall Craft Fair will be launched on Friday. This year it features more than 40 local businesses, artisans and merchants. The event is an important part of the local trading calendar in the build up to Christmas. Locally produced handcrafted artworks and products are available for those looking to
By Sean Kelly Can AI predict the future? That’s one of the questions being asked by an AI art exhibition being held in Dublin by Holy Show magazine. Featuring artworks created from the AI software Midjourney by Irish filmmaker Hugh Mulhern, it showcases his ‘Hiberno-futurist’ style. Prompted to show images of what Ireland may look
By Laura O’Neill Derry City and Strabane District Council will mark Baby Loss Awareness Week from October 9 to 15 by lighting The Guildhall Clock, The Tinnies and Council Buildings, pink and blue. Other buildings across the world will also be illuminated, in an initiative to support bereaved parents and families and unite them with
Derry City and Strabane District Council are seeking the public’s views on its Be Active: Physical Activity and Sport Strategy for 2023 – 2028. The initiative aims to provide the necessary infrastructure and services to encourage more people to take part in sport and physical activity. A first draft has been published following an extensive
Donegal County Council are delighted to announce that the Lough Foyle ferry service linking Greencastle and Magilligan and the Swilly ferry service linking Buncrana and Rathmullan will operate a full service from June 1. Both ferries operate seven days a week. Further information including timetables and fares can be found at www.loughfoyleferry.com or www.swillyferry.com.
National Food Waste Recycling Week which runs from the June 5 until June 11 is the national campaign from MyWaste.ie to encourage people to recycle their food waste. This campaign will provide practical advice, with easy to follow hints and tips to encourage everyone to recycle more of their food waste. As part of this
