by cgrod | Feb 27, 2023 | Donegal, Social Enterprise
Engineering comes to life in Inishowen next week, as Spraoi agus Spórt kick off a series of events for young people. The free events take place as part of Engineers Week on 4th -10th March, which gives children a chance to explore the creative and diverse...
by cgrod | Nov 14, 2022 | Business, Charity, Donegal, Featured, News, Social Enterprise
Award-winning Inishowen social enterprise, Spraoi agus Spórt, will be the main feature on RTE Nationwide this Friday 18th November. RTE visited Carndonagh to film them for a special programme about those who secured RTE Toy Show Funding. “It’s a fantastic boost for...
by cgrod | Jun 15, 2022 | Donegal, Social Enterprise
Award-winning social enterprise, Spraoi agus Spórt, has secured €300,000 from the RTE Toy Show Appeal grants for 2022 by the Community Foundation for Ireland. Spraoi Co-Founder & Chief Executive, Helen Nolan, says the grant will fund a new purpose-built Child and...
by cgrod | Apr 19, 2021 | Donegal, News
Spraoi agus Sport online events for mums and babies are so popular, they’re attracting emigrants from as far away as Texas and Toronto. That’s according to the social enterprise centre’s manager, Eimear McLaughlin, who says they are launching a new programme of...
by cgrod | Apr 15, 2021 | Donegal, News
Discussions are under way on historical information signs for Inch Castle to provide information on the monument’s heritage. The new signage would be bilingual and allow the public to engage with the castle from a safe distance. “We are delighted to be working with...
by cgrod | Mar 11, 2021 | Donegal, News, SMEs
Toymakers should stop making ultra-thin dolls, because they create poor body image in young girls which can lead to eating disorders. That’s according to leading Irish doll manufacturer, Ian Harkin of Lottie Dolls, who’s body-realistic dolls were part of a recent UK...