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Parents are bracing for increased ‘voluntary’ contributions this year as cash-strapped schools struggle to cover funding gaps. The Catholic Primary School Management Association (CPSMA) warns that soaring costs, exacerbated by post-pandemic inflation, have created severe financial strain for many primary schools. “We have never been contacted by as many schools with financial problems as we were last year,” said Seamus Mulconry, CPSMA general secretary. He added that numerous primary schools would have faced dire straits if not for a cost-of-living payment, which equated to approximately €36 per student. The Department of Education confirmed last week that the primary school capitation…

Brentford’s captain, Christian Norgaard, is likely to leave the club in the upcoming summer transfer window. Reports suggest that Arsenal have reached an agreement to acquire the services of the 31-year-old Danish midfielder. News Source : Irish Examiner

A man and woman, both in their eighties, have been discovered dead at a home in Glounthaune village, located seven kilometers east of Cork City. According to the Garda Press Office, Gardaí in Mayfield, on Cork City’s northside, were called to an incident at a Glounthaune residence on Monday. “Gardaí responded to the scene and found the bodies of a man and a woman, both in their 80s, inside the house,” the Garda spokesperson stated. “The scene has been secured for a technical examination. No additional details are available currently.” However, initial indications suggest no foul play was involved. The…

A compassionate Ballybofey resident will be opening her stunning rose garden to the public tomorrow, with all proceeds benefiting the local branch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Nora Singh is welcoming visitors to her Rose Garden, located at 85 Blue Cedars (F93 YE22) on the Glenfin Road, from Tuesday July 1st to Sunday July 6th, between 11am and 6pm. With the invaluable assistance of her husband, Jeet, Nora’s vibrant and diverse garden attracts hundreds of visitors annually, all contributing to local charities. Take a sneak peek at Nora’s magnificent garden below: Described as a ‘hidden gem’ within a modern…

A generous woman from Ballybofey is opening her stunning rose garden to the public tomorrow to support the local branch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Nora Singh’s Rose Garden, located at 85 Blue Cedars (F93 YE22) on the Glenfin Road, will be welcoming visitors from Tuesday, July 1st, to Sunday, July 6th, between 11am and 6pm. With the help of her husband, Jeet, Nora cultivates a vibrant and colourful garden that attracts hundreds of visitors annually, with all proceeds donated to local charities. Get a sneak peek of Nora’s magnificent garden in the video below: Described as a ‘gem…

The North West 10K committee is celebrating a major achievement: surpassing the €1 million mark after the 28th annual road race in Letterkenny. Since its inception in 1997, this significant event has now raised a remarkable €1,018,876. These vital funds have directly benefited 41 local charities across Donegal. This year, Donegal Horizons and the Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Donegal Branch were the beneficiaries, each receiving a cheque for €17,476. This follows an incredible €34,952 raised through this year’s 10K event. Neil Martin, Chairperson of the North West 10K, praised the charities for their dedicated work this year and also gave recognition…

The first time guitarist Joe Bonamassa heard the music of Rory Gallagher, it felt like the world had stopped. “I was from a small town in upstate New York, and it was very blue collar, working class,” begins the blues musician and three-times Grammy nominee, as he unpacks his relationship – musically and spiritually – with the late Cork guitar wizard. Bonamassa speaks of Gallagher with a reverence tinged with wonder. The day he heard Gallagher’s music pouring out of a speaker, he knew that this was an artist with whom he would have a life-long fascination. Here was a…

The raffle held at this year’s Donegal Person of the Year Ball, in honor of John McCarter, successfully raised €5,530 for the Lough Swilly RNLI crew. A 20-year volunteer with Lough Swilly RNLI, John holds the charity close to his heart. It was therefore a fitting choice for him to select them as the beneficiary of the raffle during his special evening in March. John, accompanied by Peggy Stringer, Vice President of the Donegal Association, recently presented the generous donation in Buncrana. John McCarter, a respected and accomplished businessman in Donegal for many years, also serves as the Chairperson of…