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Inishowen’s archaeological monuments 10.01.26

The Malin Head Community Association secured funding to improve interpretation of Malin Well Old Church in Ballygorman under the Community Monuments Fund.

Donegal County Council is inviting applications to the Community Monuments Fund until 4 pm on Friday, January 30, 2026 for the conservation of archaeological monuments.

Funding of up to €100,000 is available for essential repairs and capital works for the conservation and repair of archaeological monuments (Stream 1), up to €30,000 for the development of Conservation Management Plans or reports aimed at identifying measures for the conservation of archaeological monuments and improving public access (Stream 2) and up to €30,000 for enhancement of access and interpretation at archaeological monuments including on-line or virtual access (Stream 3).

Further details and application forms are available on the Donegal County Council website at www.donegalcoco.ie/heritage .

If you would like to find out what known archaeological monuments are in your area, you can consult the National Monuments Service website at www.archaeology.ie .

If you are the owner or guardian of an archaeological monument or historic site or are involved with a community group that would like to conserve your local archaeological heritage, advice is available from the County Donegal Heritage Office by email at cmf@donegalcoco.ie or on 074 91 7 2576.

Boil Water Notice Lifted 09.01.26

The Boil Water Notice on the Buncrana Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect. Uisce Éireann have confirmed tha customers on this supply can now resume normal use of the public water supply.

The notice was issued on Friday, 02 January 2026 due to a mechanical issue at Slavery Water Treatment Plant which affected the disinfection process and has now been rectified. Following satisfactory water sampling results and consultation with the Health Service Executive, the notice has now been lifted.

Supporting heritage organisations 08.01.26



The Heritage Organisations Support Fund, that provides financial support to not-for-profit non-governmental organisations working in the heritage sector, is now open for applications.

The Heritage Council scheme enables heritage organisations to fund staff salaries, rent costs, the hiring of new staff, training and skills development and piloting new ways of working. Applications can be made online on the Heritage Council’s online grants management system until 5 pm on Monday, 26 January 2026.

“The Heritage Council supported two County Donegal-based heritage organisations in 2025” explained Joseph Gallagher, Heritage Officer. “The Brian Friel Trust and the Inishowen Maritime Museum were successful under the scheme which provides funding up to a maximum of €50,000 per organisation. A full overview of eligibility criteria and other relevant details are available from the Heritage Council’s website www.heritagecouncil.ie .”

In order to assist applicants to the scheme, a recorded webinar is available to watch on the Heritage Council website at: www.heritagecouncil.ie/funding .

Advice is also available from the County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council by email at heritage@donegalcoco.ie or by telephone on(074 91 72576.

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