Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann - Island Fundraising Campaign

Our government funding has ended and we are launching a fundraising campaign to ensure that we can continue to represent islanders' views and interests.

If you would like to support our work, you can make a donation to Comhdháil or even set up a standing order.

Our bank details are as follows:

Account Name: Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann- Bainisteoir

Number: 22015342 Sort Code: 90-38-16

Address: Bank of Ireland, Eyre Square, Galway.

If you live outside of the Republic of Ireland, you might like to donate by international electronic transfer. Our IBAN number is IE02 BOFI 9038 1622 0153 42.

If you donate €250 in one year, or just €21 a month, it could make your donation worth up to 72% more to Comhdháil, as we can claim the tax back. (See below for details.)

If you do not wish to donate money, but can offer advice or support in terms of fundraising, we would really welcome your input. Thanks for your support!

Majella Ní Chríocháin, Manager

Further Information:

www.oileain.ie/en/NewsEvents/Events/IslandsFundraisingCampaign

Suirbhé nua ar an Ghaeilge

Is mian le 93% de na daoine a ghlac páirt i suirbhé náisiúnta go n-athbheofaí nó go gcaomhnófaí an Ghaeilge, de réir tuarascála The Irish Language and the Irish People leis an Athair Mícheál Mac Gréil agus Fergal Rhatigan.


Toradh suntasach den tuarascáil agus cúis díomá ab ea gur chuir 47% de fhreagróirí a rugadh in Éirinn in iúl go raibh siad réasúnta inniúil agus níor chuir ach 23% acu in iúl gur úsáid siad an Ghaeilge go rialta.

Aithnítear sa tuarascáil na dúshláin atá os comhair na Gaeilge, bunaithe ar thorthaí an tsuirbhé, agus déantar moltaí ann maidir leis an Ghaeilge a fhorbairt agus a threisiú i réimsí éagsúla den saol laethúil. Ag labhairt agus é ag seoladh na tuarascála dúirt an tAire Ó Cuív, ‘Ní chuirfidh roinnt de na torthaí sa tuarascáil seo ionadh ar aon duine a phléann leis an nGaeilge mar chuid dá saol gach lá. Is é an rud is suntasaí a bhaineann leis seo go dtugann an taighde fianaise fíorasach ar fáil dúinn chun tacú leis na roghanna a dhéanaimid sa bheartas teanga.

Cabhraíonn taighde cosúil leis seo linn chun tionscnaimh agus bearta beartais a spriocdhíriú ar bhealach níos éifeachtaí, agus imscrúdú á dhéanamh againn ar thorthaí a bhaineann le haoisghrúpaí éagsúla, mar shampla.

Deireadh Seachtaine na Comhdhála - Comhdháil Weekend

Buíochas do gach duine a chur fáilte is fiche roimh ár gcuairteoirí chun an oileán ag an deireadh seachtaine. Buíochas mór do gach duine a bhí páirteach in imeachtaí an deireadh seachtaine agus díofa siúd go léir a thug gach cuidiú agus tacaíocht chun a chinntiú gur bhain ár gcuairteoirí an-sult agus taitneamh as a gcuid ama inár measc. Go raibh maith agaibh.

Thanks to all for the warm welcome extended to all our visitors to the island over the weekend. Many thanks also to those who took part in the events of the weekend and to all of those for their support and help in ensuring that the time spent by our fellow islanders in our company was enjoyed very much by all. Go raibh maith agaibh.

Calling all TUNNEL TIGERS - TG4 Documentary

NOTICE
Calling all TUNNEL TIGERS
TG4 Documentary


Spirit Films are currently conducting research for a television documentary film for TG4 about Irelands Tunnel Tigers. It is hoped that the focus of the documentary will centre on the Arranmore Tunnel Tigers. The documentary makers are now trying to locate and meet Tunnel Tigers from Arranmore, who are currently employed as tunnel workers or who have worked in the tunnels in the past.

Spirit Films can be contacted in the following way:-

Comharchumann Oileán Árainn Mhóir, on behalf of Spirit Films, is compiling the contact details of past & present tunnel workers. Contact 074 9520533, should you wish to have your contact details added to the contact list.

Email: info@spiritfilms.ie

Telephone Spirit Films on 091 876 501

Mobile : Frank on 087 6828478

Thank you for your assistance.

Seirbhísí Faisnéise do Shaoránaigh-Citizens Information

Beidh  Seirbhísí Faisnéise do Shaoránaigh-Citizens Information in oifigí an chomharchumainn ar an Aoine, 24 Aibreán, 2009 óna 10:45am - 1:00in. Beidh ionadaí ón Ionad Seirbhísí Faisnéise do Shaoránaigh, An Clochán Liath i láthair chun seirbhísí faisnéise, comhairle agus abhcóideachta i dtaca le seirbhísí sóisialta agus sibhialta a chur ar fáil don phobal.

The monthly Citizens Information Clinic will take place in an comharchumann on Friday 24 April 2009, from 10:45 – 1:00pm. A representative from the Citizens Informations Services, Dungloe will be available to offer information, advice and advocacy to members of the public on a wide range of social an civil services.

Launch of Donegal Walking Week 24th-30th May

Families encouraged to get walking this May

Donegal Walking Week 2009, is hoping to encourage as many individuals, families, schools and workplaces as possible to get active and get walking. The event is primarily taking place from

24th until 30th May

with a focus on community led family fun walking programme all across County Donegal. The week will also include workshops and presentations on walking fitness, the environment and heritage.
The week long event will kick off with a family walk at the Bluestack Centre outside Donegal Town on the 24th May. This walk will include information sessions and practical demonstrations on outdoor activities such as tent pitching, outdoor footwear and clothing and personal safety.

Donegal Walking Week provides a great opportunity for both the local community and visitors to get out and sample the many walking opportunities Donegal has on offer. All abilities are catered for and local accommodation providers are offering overnight packages to encourage visitors to stay in the Donegal area.

A full programme of activities is planned throughout the week in all areas of the county including 26 guided walks both coastal and inland, a family challenge, educational workshops on outdoor activities and also on the environment and walking for health.
The week long festivities will conclude with a family fun day at Glenveagh Castle where they will present one lucky family with a €500 gift voucher sponsored by Wet’n'Wild, Letterkenny for having completed the family walking challenge!