As of the end of 2025, a total of 86 adults have accessed the new enhanced emergency homeless accommodation in hostels in Bundoran and Letterkenny, with 16 currently availing of the service. Seven families have also used the homeless shelters during this period, with two still availing of the accommodation. These centres, which opened in April […]
Council holds minute’s silence in tribute to renowned journalist Paddy Clancy
Donegal County Councillors paid tribute to renowned journalist and broadcaster Paddy Clancy at today’s plenary council meeting in Lifford. Councillor Michael McMahon proposed a minutes silence be held to mark his passing on Friday and described him as a “fearless journalist, who told the truth at all times”. A native of Sligo, Paddy, who was […]
Donegal’s Christmas tree recycling campaign celebrated as huge success
DONEGAL County Council’s natural Christmas tree recycling campaign has been declared a huge success after another busy festive season. At the end of December, the council announced the return of the innovative scheme, partnering with the Loughs Agency to enhance local rivers and waterways by repurposing old, natural Christmas trees. Residents of the county were […]
Works to continue at Dry Arch Roundabout in Letterkenny
Works are continuing to identify and resolve the fault affecting a section of the public lighting network at the Dry Arch Roundabout. Due to the complexity of underground services in the area, repairs are taking longer than anticipated. A spokesperson for Donegal County Council said: “It is expected that the works will take at least […]
Progress on social housing projects in Milford, Fanad and Kilmacrennan welcomed
CLLR Declan Meehan has welcomed updated timelines on a number of social housing developments across the Milford Electoral Area. It follows information provided to him in response to a written question at this month’s Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting. Providing an update, the Council confirmed that works have now commenced on 10 social housing units in […]
Delays in emptying bottle banks spark concern
By Dionne Meehan CONCERNS have been raised over delays in emptying bottle banks in East Donegal following a ‘particularly difficult’ festive period. Over the Christmas season, some bottle banks were so full that members of the public left empty bottles, cardboard and plastic at bottle bank sites. Advertisement Cllr Patrick McGowan highlighted the issue at […]
Letterkenny Cricket Club honoured at Mayor’s Reception
Letterkenny Cricket Club were honoured at a Mayor’s Reception held at the Public Services Centre, Letterkenny last evening. The award is in recognition of the Club’s continued success since its establishment in 2019. In this short timespan the Club has grown to over 100 members and recently secured promotion to the Premier League for the […]
Donegal shines again with #BuyDonegal initiative
THIS year’s #BuyDonegal campaign has once again demonstrated the incredible strength of community spirit and local pride. It showcased Donegal’s outstanding businesses and unique offerings to a global audience, reaffirming Donegal as a hub of creativity and business. Launched in the lead-up to Christmas, the #BuyDonegal initiative by Donegal County Council’s Economic Development Division has […]
‘Our Voices Together: Stories of Migration to and from Donegal’
DONEGAL County Museum and the County Archives Service are inviting the public to the launch of their latest exciting project ‘Our Voices Together: Stories of Migration to and from Donegal’ at Donegal County Museum, Letterkenny, on Friday, January 30 at 2pm. ‘Our Voices Together: Stories of Migration to and from Donegal’ is an intercultural oral history and […]
Donegal homeowners angry over delays to appeal process
FRUSTATED Donegal homeowners have written to the Housing Minister about delays in decisions by the Defective Concrete Appeals Panel. The panel was set up in 2024 to adjudicate on appeals in relation to the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme, which provides financial support to homeowners whose home has been damaged by the use of […]