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Watch: Bluestack Special Needs Foundation celebrates founder's big birthday

There were many reason's to celebrate at the Bluestack Special Needs Foundation on Monday. The day began with a visit from Minister of State for Public Health, Well Being and National Drugs Strategy Frank Feighan. He was there to see how the Healthy ...

23 May 2022 at 18:08

Local News

'Rossnowlagh has a huge heritage and it deserves a decent facility'

Rossnowlagh is one of the best known coastal destinations in Donegal. But what exactly is it? A town? A village? A resort? And where is its main centre? That is the conundrum that councillors in the Municipal District (MD) of Donegal are keen to ...

11 Apr 2024 at 19:27

Local News

Bluestack Foundation says massive thank you as public vote secures funding

The Bluestack Special Needs Foundation has received a huge boost with news that they are one of six recipients of a share of €200,000. The funding is being granted by the Permanent TSB Community Fund, with two winning charities from each of ...

30 Mar 2023 at 12:22

Local News

Inclusiveness the focus as AVS opens new extension with autism unit

The Abbey Vocational School’s goal is for every student to reach their full potential, guests at the opening ceremony of the latest extension were told. While in use since September, the extension which includes seven new classrooms and an ...

17 May 2023 at 16:18

Local News

‘Marathon mum’ Margarite Meehan raises thousands for additional needs

Margarite Meehan has raised €4665.25 for Scoil Colmcille NS, Acres through participating in the Omagh Half Marathon. The Burtonport-native set off to complete the 22km run on Sunday, April 7 for children with additional needs to get the ...

28 Apr 2024 at 16:21

Local News

Two Donegal schools given the green light for an additional needs classroom

Scoil Eoin Pól and St Eunan’s National School Raphoe have received confirmation that their school will receive an additional needs classroom. The classrooms will commence in September 2024 and will be suitable for pupils with Autism ...

19 Apr 2024 at 16:00

Letterkenny/Milford MD

iPad for additional needs stolen during car unloading

Gardaí are investigating a theft that occurred in the area of Rowan Park, Letterkenny. A car was parked in that area and items were being unloaded from the car to a house when the theft of an Apple iPad from the car occurred. The ...

06 Feb 2024 at 13:17

National News

WATCH: Dublin Airport deploy AI robot fleet to help passengers in Terminal one this summer

Dublin Airport is trialling autonomous robot helpers to carry food and luggage and assist passengers on their journey. The airport's Innovation Hub has deployed four new AI-powered robotic recruits, which will carry up to two ...

14 May 2024 at 16:58

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: €105,000 presented to charities thanks to Bluestack Challenge

Thanks to the combined efforts of 250 participants and a hard-working team of volunteers and sponsors, a fantastic €105,000 has been presented to local charities. Click on the arrows to see Siobhan McGowan's photos of the ...

22 Oct 2024 at 12:42

National News

Thousands of households could be eligible for this once-off payment of nearly €1500

Thousands of people across Ireland could be eligible to apply for the Additional Needs Payment that could see up to €1,450 land in their pockets. The one-off payment was introduced to help people with expenses, such as ...

22 May 2024 at 11:52

National News

'Get your act together' - Parents and staff demand 'vital' school places for children with special needs

Parents of children with additional needs have spoken about how they are at their wits’ end on how to secure school places for this academic year. SNAs (special needs assistants), activists, parents and their children ...

23 Aug 2024 at 16:45

National News

Seven-year-old special needs pupil forced to make four-hour round trip to school on bus

A seven-year-old child is forced to make a four-hour round trip on a bus to attend a special school in a neighbouring county because there are no facilities locally, the Dail has heard. Sinn Fein president Mary Lou ...

09 Oct 2024 at 14:45

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