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Big Beach Clean
success 01.10.24
Students at Moville Community College
joined the Big Beach Clean and collaborated with 'Future Island'
project and Change Makers Donegal to help in giving marine litter a
second life. They collected a large quantity of waste and plan to
transform it by giving it a new life.
Clean Coasts received overwhelming support and commitment from
volunteers and communities across Donegal for the Big Beach Clean
weekend that took place between 20th and 22nd of September 2024.
This year, an estimated 3.8 tonnes of litter was removed by over 600
volunteers in Donegal.
IWA Fundraising
Day 26.09.24
The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is
calling on Inishowen to support their Annual Fundraising Day today,
Thursday 26th September 2024. You can show your support by making a
donation to one of their on-street collectors or by donating online
at www.iwa.ie .
IWA is dedicated to supporting people with disabilities in
communities at a local and national level, helping people live a
life full of choice, freedom, and joy. The charity relies on
donations to fund essential services that benefit over 20,000
individuals nationwide. These services include sport, accessible
homes, transport, assisted living services, and Community Centre
programmes that are a vital lifeline for many, helping to combat
loneliness and isolation.
Tip O’Neill Irish
Diaspora Awards
26.09.24
The Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards return for 2024 on Friday,
27th September, at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana.
Presented by Donegal County Council and first initiated in 2012 as a
means of commemorating the centenary of the birth of the late Tip
O’Neill the awards seek to recognise those who have excelled in
their chosen field whilst honouring their contribution to Ireland
and the Global Irish Community.
The 2024 awards see three accomplished individuals, Billy Higgins,
Carolean Gallagher and David McCourt, rightfully honoured.
Billy Higgins: Born and raised in South Boston, is a businessman and
community leader who is renowned for his charitable endeavours and
the founder of the Southill Childrens Fund.
Caroleann Gallagher: A native of Arranmore Island, Caroleann’s
career in law in the United States has been primarily focused on
personal injuries and those hurt by the negligence of others.
David McCourt: Founder and Chairman of Granahan McCourt Capital and
the Chairman of National Broadband Ireland.
Tickets for the awards ceremony are available at
www.eventbrite.ie .
Transfer of
vehicle ownership 26.09.24
Online service simplifies transfer of
vehicle ownership.
This new service allows private (non-trade) vehicle owners to
transfer vehicle registration to another private owner, entirely
online.
The service can be accessed at
www.vehicleservices.gov.ie or through
www.motortax.ie
.
This will allow buyers to check vehicle details against the vehicle
register. These include make/model, colour, motor tax status, test
status, number of previous owners, and whether or not the vehicle
was imported.
It enables the buyer to get accurate and real-time information about
the vehicle before completing the purchase, making the experience
more transparent and efficient.
The Henry Girls in concert
26.09.24
To celebrate the release of
their new album, A Time to Grow, The Henry Girls are doing a special
concert in Malin on October 19th. They will be joined by some very
special guests.
This is an Earagail Arts Festival event, for more info visit
https://eaf.ie .
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