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2020 Annual Report & New Board of Directors

On February 3, 2021

Milford & District Resource Centre have launched their 2020 annual report, following the AGM on February 3rd. The annual report details the impact the organisation had over a very difficult year for communities and the country as a whole. The report includes sections on MDRC’s income and expenditure, information on the social prescribing programme and […]

€6,160 Raised for Colmcille Trail

On February 3, 2021

The recent online fundraiser for improvements to the Colmcille Trail in Milford ended on Monday this week. The total raised was €6,160. The fundraiser was organised by Milford & District Resource Centre, Milford Tidy Towns and Mulroy Drive. Declan Meehan, manager of MDRC, said “We are so grateful for the support this initiative received. Thank […]

All money raised will go towards improving drainage and the surface of the section of the trail which runs from Garrygort to Ballygay along the shore of Lough Colmcille. It is hoped that improvement work will begin in spring, depending on if and when restrictions are lifted. “In the meantime, we would encourage everyone who walks the trail to send pictures in to the Facebook page, particularly now as we enter spring” said Danny McGee of the Mulroy Drive committee. “We have received a lot of great photos which have stirred interest in the area and the trail. We hope that that will translate into visitors once the summer arrives.” The group has also submitted an application to the County Council under the Development Fund Initiative for further funding for the trail. “The development of the Colmcille Trail is one which will cost a lot of money over time” said James Gibbons, of Milford Tidy Towns. “That’s why we need to secure money from any and all sources as we plan to make the walkway even more of an asset in the Milford area. We hope that the Councillors in the Letterkenny-Milford municipal district will back our application, particularly in this 1500^th anniversary year of St Colmcille.” It is hoped that the trail will be included on the Slí Colmcille, which is a Colmcille-themed camino that works its way from Glencolmcille across Donegal to Derry, and with additional sections in Scotland. “There is a real tourism potential here, and we need to ensure Milford doesn’t miss the boat” said Declan Meehan. “We are engaging with the Slí Colmcille working group to ensure our beautiful area and trail are included in the final product. It is an exciting project which will hopefully translate into a boost in visitors to Milford as the camino becomes more well known.” More information can be found on the Facebook page: The Colmcille Trail, Milford." target="_blank">

Colmcille Trail Fundraiser Launched

On January 11, 2021

The Colmcille Trail is a 7km walk which starts and ends in Milford, and passes along the shores of Lough Colmcille above the town itself. The walkway is a favourite of locals, particularly in the past year when all trails and walkways have been well worn as a result of the 5km travel restrictions imposed […]

It is no surprise that Colmcille chose this trail for a bit of quiet contemplation – the area has a stillness and a rugged beauty – the only sounds often coming from the abundant wildlife around the lake itself. It stands to reason then that the trail is a popular walking route, and indeed one of Milford’s greatest assets. Anyone who has been on the trail in recent months, however, will notice that it is in a poor state of repair in places. Drainage and resurfacing work is needed to ensure continued access to the walking route. Three local groups: Milford & District Resource Centre, Milford Tidy Towns and Mulroy Drive are organising an online fundraiser to carry out some much-needed works in the spring. “We hope that the local community will donate to this initiative to do some repair works on the trail” said Declan Meehan, manager of MDRC. “Given that it is the 1500^th anniversary of St Colmcille we thought it would be a shame to let the trail lie without improvements. We hope that, as a result of the spotlight on local areas with Colmcille associations in 2021 – and once restrictions are lifted again – more people will get the opportunity to visit and walk the route, and see its beauty first-hand.” MDRC received €500 from each of Cllr. Liam Blaney and Cllr. John O’Donnell’s Members Development Fund towards improvement works. Declan Meehan is also releasing €1,000 from The Milford Development Fund towards the project. “We believe that this trail is an important local outdoor recreation and tourism spot in the Milford area” said Danny McGee, of the Mulroy Drive group, who work on promoting tourism in the local area. “We have a lot of plans for this and other trails like it in the area. We are continuing to work towards sourcing council and state funding to develop the Colmcille Trail further. But in the interim we need to carry out remedial works to make the trail accessible.” There are numerous archaeological sites of interest on the Colmcille trail, including ringforts, standing stones and an early graveyard. The group are also working with Donegal Local Development Company to secure funding for interpretive signage through the LEADER programme, which will detail the history and heritage along the trail. The three groups are hoping to raise €2,000 from donations, which will go towards the most urgently needed repairs on the off-road part of the trail, which runs from Kilwarry to Ballygay in Milford. The more the group raise, however, the more they can do on the trail. “We are still engaging with Donegal County Council to try and source more funding for the Colmcille Trail, but rather than wait for that we hope to raise some funds to immediately improve the surface and drainage on the trail” said James Gibbons of Milford Tidy Towns. “We hope to carry out improvement works in the spring and we look forward to more people visiting and getting use out of the trail in the coming months.” The group have also launched a new Facebook page for the trail in a bid to promote the walk and encourage people to visit, and if possible, donate. Users of the trail are encouraged to post photographs of their walk, of wildlife and the scenery. Those wishing to donate can do so online at www.gofundme.com/the-colmcille-trail-project and in person via Milford & District Resource Centre." target="_blank">

Call for New Board Members

On January 7, 2021

Milford & District Resource CLG is looking for new members to join their Board of Directors. If you are looking for a new outlet for volunteering or contributing to your local community, this could be the opportunity for you. The current Board of Directors is looking for a number of people to join them, particularly […]

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2020 Annual Report & New Board of Directors

€6,160 Raised for Colmcille Trail

Colmcille Trail Fundraiser Launched

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