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Letterkenny school launches its annual fundraising drive

Scoil Cholmcille Parents’ Association, Lettekrenny launched their annual Easter Draw in their newly developed school hall earlier this month. It was attended by staff, pupils and members of the Parents’ Association. Principal, Paraig Cannon, ...

16 Mar 2023 at 14:52

Letterkenny/Milford

Ciara Grant and Amber Barrett remember where they came from before World Cup

The Republic of Ireland WNT have the biggest match in their history this week but it doesn’t mean they’ve forgotten where they came from. Grassroots is where it all started for the Republic of Ireland WNT players. The connection with their ...

19 Jul 2023 at 12:00

National News

Irish parents warned to cease use of children's soft toy due to risk of choking

Irish parents are being warned to cease use of a children's soft toy due to a risk of choking. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), safety issue has been identified with the 18” Pink/Purple Rag Doll ...

12 Apr 2023 at 11:55

Local News

Funding announced for two vital services in Donegal

Funding for the Special Needs Parents Network and St Brigid’s Community Centre has been announced. The funding has been received through the Parent Peer Support Fund and each successful project will receive up to a total of €2,000, ...

07 Mar 2024 at 17:49

National News

'Discontinue use immediately' - Baby toy sold on Amazon recalled due to major choking risk

Irish parents are being urged to "immediately" discontinue use of a baby toy sold online due to a major risk of choking. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), a risk of asphyxiation has been ...

07 Feb 2024 at 12:30

National News

DANGER: Baby swaddle sleep bag bought by Irish parents could cause sudden infant death

A major safety concern has prompted a recall of various infant swaddle bags sold on the Amazon platform. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), parents are urged to discontinue use of the ...

01 Feb 2024 at 17:20

National News

More mothers than fathers find it challenging to meet parenting standards

Significantly more mothers (61%) than fathers (42%) find it challenging to meet societal standards of good parenting, a report on parenting has found. The Mammies and Daddies report, launched on Wednesday by Coyne ...

20 Mar 2024 at 11:00

National News

National: New changes to social welfare payment will see more money and more time off for new parents

A new change-up to social welfare allowances will see parents and new families earn more money for more time off. Parent's Leave, which allows working parents to take up to seven weeks paid leave before their ...

21 Mar 2024 at 10:59

National News

Irish parents divided: Should children get no homework when the weather is fine?

A debate has been sparked online on whether or not school children should have to do homework when the weather is fine. Following the hottest weekend of the year, with temperatures reaching mid-20s and a ...

14 May 2024 at 12:04

National News

Louth mother says budget measures will help, but are no more than was expected

A Louth mother of three has said that the budget will help amid inflated grocery and high childcare prices, adding that the measures were “no more or less than anyone expected”. Eleanor Clerkin said ...

10 Oct 2023 at 18:32

National News

'A kind and caring friend' - Tributes paid to young Sligo man after tragic motorbike crash in Canada

Tributes have poured in for a young Sligo man with a “vibrant spirit and zest for life”, who lost his life tragically in Canada last week. Anthony McGwynne, a 27 year-old originally from ...

10 Jul 2024 at 08:36

National News

Good news for parents - big change to child benefit payments on the cards for Budget

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has hinted that there will likely be a double child benefit payment and no increases to the jobseeker’s allowance in the upcoming budget. Ms ...

01 Aug 2024 at 14:19

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