A PRESENTATION has been made to former Sinn Féin councillor, Marie Therese Gallagher in honour of her contribution to local politics. The Dungloe native was first elected to represent the Glenties Municipal District in 2007. At that time, she was the youngest member of Donegal County Council. Advertisement During her time as a councillor, she […]
Disappointment at slow progress of St. Eunan’s College extension plans
LETTERKENNY-MILFORD Municipal District Council is set to write to the Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee in relation to the on-going saga regarding plans for a €30 million-plus major extension at St. Eunan’s College in the town. Since 1999, there have been more than a dozen plans to develop the college with a view to […]
€7 million allocated to transform the Old Letterkenny Courthouse
DONEGAL County Council has been allocated €7 million to transform the old Letterkenny Courthouse into a multi-functional education, entertainment and culture centre. The allocation is part of a €90 million funding packing announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne under THRIVE – the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme. Welcoming the announcement, […]
New signage for Workhouse Graveyard
NEW signage indicating the location of the old Workhouse Graveyard beside the County Museum on the High Road in Letterkenny is being updated. The area has seen a lot of work in recent times with new paving and a piece of art called ‘Reflection’ by local sculptor Redmond Herrity. There has also been a new information […]
Tributes paid to Liam Ward ahead of his retirement
By Chris Ashmore GLOWING tributes have been paid to one of Donegal County Council’s most senior and longest serving officials, Liam Ward, who is set to retire having worked with the local authority for more than 42 years. Currently the Director of Community Development and Planning Services, the departure of the Glenfin native is seen […]
Calls for billboards outlining Irish language requirements at social housing developments
By Róise Collins CALLS have been made for billboards to be erected at social housing developments being built in Donegal’s Gaeltacht highlighting the Irish language conditions which require 85 per cent of occupants speak Irish proficiently. Current planning policies require that those hoping to secure a social home have an Irish language standard of Teastas […]
Renewed call for Letterkenny musician to be honoured
by Louise Doyle FRESH calls are being made for the council to identify funding so that the performance area in Letterkenny Town Park can be named after a legendary Donegal musician. Ted Ponsonby, from Oldtown in Letterkenny, was a founding member of The Rascals during the 1970s. He was widely known throughout the country for […]
Help wanted for big Rossnowlagh clean-up on Sunday
A major clean-up of Rossnowlagh Beach will take place next Sunday. The clean-up, which is being organised by the Friends of Rossnowlagh group, is part of the nationwide Big Beach Clean initiative. The Rossnowlagh event will be the first organised in Donegal, with more clean-up events planned for Buncrana, Portnoo and Falcarragh later this month. […]
Donegal routes in new book about Ireland’s best walks
Two Donegal routes feature in a new book which celebrates the best walks in Ireland. After the success of the first edition of 50 Best Irish Walks, John G. O’Dwyer has released a new edition featuring several new walks. The two local walks are Horn Head and the Glencolumbkille to Port Cliff Walk. Advertisement Spain has the […]
Council pays tribute to Ollie Horgan
DONEGAL County Council has paid tribute to former Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan who died yesterday aged 57. Mr Horgan moved from his native Galway to work as a maths teacher in St. Eunan’s College Letterkenny and quickly became a prominent figure on the football scene in the County. A noted player for Fanad United, […]