Healthy Donegal

03/04/2025

Donegal County Council through Healthy Donegal and in collaboration with Donegal Sports Partnership is proud to launch the pilot Athletics for Autism Programme.

The Athletics for Autism programme aims to engage children with autism in an athletics-based programme using a participatory and fun approach. The programme embraces activities related to fundamental sports skills, including running, jumping, and throwing and is particularly suitable for children of different abilities.

For more information see https://www.donegalcoco.ie/en/news/2025/april/athletics-for-autism-pilot-programme-launched/

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21/01/2025

Donegal County Council and Donegal Sports Partnership through the Healthy Ireland Programme are proud to promote this new fun, inclusive pilot initiative where children with autism can participate in athletics in a supportive and welcoming environment.

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We’re delighted to announce our FREE 8-week Athletics for Children with Autism programme, run in conjunction with Donegal Sports Partnership (DSP) and Healthy Ireland! 🎉 This fun, inclusive, and supportive programme is tailored for children with autism to enjoy athletics in a welcoming environment where fun and enjoyment come first.

📅 Starting: Monday, 27th January
📍 Location: Finn Valley Centre, Stranorlar

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Registration is open now through the link below.

https://form.jotform.com/250192261031039

Join us as we create a space for fun, connection, and movement! 💛✨

Contact Ann Slevin at 📞 086 867 9169 for more information.

10/10/2024

North Central Donegal Child and Family Support Network have created these four short videos as part of a campaign to Raise Awareness of th...

10/10/2024

Delighted to be in to help promote and support with CivicDollars


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10/10/2024

Delighted to be in ATU Donegal to help promote and support with CivicDollars

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02/09/2024

This year as part of Get Ireland Walking and Sport Ireland are celebrating a week of walking from Monday 23rd September until Sunday 29th September which is so why not join in and get out and during this week of celebrations and itself! Choose to walk in one of the CivicDollars 'Earn Zones' and earn 'CivicDollars' while you walk! For further info see www.nationalwalkingdayireland.ie and www.civicdollars.com

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Walking together as a family can provide an easy way to connect and bond with each other. Celebrate the build up to National Walking Day, Sun 29th Sept as part of and spend quality time and with your loved ones. www.nationalwalkingdayireland.ie

21/08/2024

📝 Case Study: Donegal County Council launch of the Civic Dollars Project

The project was launched with the goal of creating and supporting behavioural change in the Donegal community, addressing issues of chronic diseases, sedentary behaviour and obesity which were identified through a local survey as priorities.

Launched in May 2023 by Healthy Donegal and the Sláintecare Healthy Communities, the Civic Dollars project is a unique opportunity to demonstrate that improving our mental and physical health; engaging with our local community and supporting our local business community really can be as simple as a walk or time spent in the park.

Discover more about the initiative by visiting our website to access the case study 🔗 https://hilocalgov.ie/case-studies/donegal-county-council-launch-of-the-civic-dollars-project/

Healthy Donegal

19/07/2024

The Donegal Playground Passport, launched last year, contains a map of Donegal with over forty playgrounds numbered and listed in each Municipal District. Each playground is accompanied by a QR code and GPS coordinates that direct you to the swings and slides! The guide also includes details of some of the free or low-cost activities in the nearby area for those looking to extend their day out.

This year, we updated the guide to include additional playgrounds and promote that they are smoke and v**e free.

The Playground Passports is available for free from local libraries, tourism offices, family resource centres, Donegal County Council HQ and our public service centres or you can download it here!

https://www.donegalcoco.ie/community/healthydonegal/playground%20passport/

Healthy Donegal aims to deliver actions that will improve health and wellbeing in line with Healthy Ireland, A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025

18/07/2024

This week, got to see participants of its funded Summer Academy Programme in action in advance of their August finale. We are delighted to partner with the for the second year running to bring young people, artists and educators together through drama, dance, art and music to promote positive mental health and help build confidence and self-esteem while improving social skills, nurturing self-expression and whole-person growth.

The Healthy Ireland Fund supported by the

18/07/2024

This week, Donegal County Council got to see participants of its Healthy Ireland funded Summer Academy Programme in action in advance of their August finale. We are delighted to partner with the Balor Developmental Community Arts (DCA) for the second year running to bring young people, artists and educators together through drama, dance, art and music to promote positive mental health and help build confidence and self-esteem while improving social skills, nurturing self-expression and whole-person growth.

The Healthy Ireland Fund supported by the Roinn Sláinte, Department of Health

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06/07/2024

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