ROAD safety measures including raised tables and pedestrian crossings are on the way for Milford town. Council officials confirmed that the Regeneration and Design team is procuring a designer for a scheme towards Lower Milford Main Street and the town’s Public Services Centre. This comes after Cllr Liam Blaney called for the measures to be […]
Concerns over ‘deterioration’ of Rathmullan phone coverage
CONCERNS have been raised that Rathmullan could become a “blackspot” as the town is experiencing a “deterioration” in mobile phone coverage. That is according to Cllr Declan Meehan, who has urged council officials to contact telecommunications providers over the issue. The Independent councillor called for an investigation into the cause of the problem at yesterday’s […]
Safety check will be carried out on Dry Arch Roundabout
A SAFETY check will be carried out on the Dry Arch Roundabout after concerns were raised over the condition of the stone masonry. The Letterkenny roundabout features a sculpture of a stone arch and two stainless steel figures, known as ‘The Workers’. Fears emerged recently that a “very precarious situation” could occur as some of […]
Council members observe minute’s silence for much-loved Peter Patton
A MINUTE’S silence was held for much-loved Letterkenny man Peter ‘Porky’ Patton at today’s meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District (MD). Mr Patton passed away earlier this week, news that has been met with widespread sadness by all who knew him. The minute’s silence was proposed by the Cathaoirleach, Independent Cllr Pauric McGarvey at Milford […]
Sod turned on new development at An Chúirt Ghlas, Milford
THE sod has been turned on a brand new social housing development in Milford. The scheme at An Chúirt Ghlas, Rossgarrow comprises two one-bedroom apartments and ten two-bedroom apartments. Donegal County Council say the development will provide modern, high-quality accommodation to help address housing demand within the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. Advertisement The Mayor of the […]
FRESH TAKE: Poor roads do little to help our chances of passing the NCT
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By Sabrina Sweeney ANOTHER month, another rise in the number of cars failing the NCT in Donegal. Of the 5,450 cars tested in October, 2,961 failed, including 417 with defects considered dangerous. Advertisement More than half failed at each of the four test centres, while in Derrybeg, the pass rate fell from 55 per cent […]
Almost €350,000 in funding for community projects in Donegal
SIXTEEN community projects in Donegal are to benefit from grant support under the Government’s Community Centre Investment Fund. Details of funding were announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD on Friday. The funding will support a wide range of improvement works including energy efficiency upgrades, accessibility improvements, community […]
Road works to cause delays on main Letterkenny to Ramelton road
MOTORISTS are advised to expect delays when travelling between Letterkenny and Ramelton with a road works project getting underway next week. Donegal County Council say surfacing works will start on the R245 in the townland of Castleshanaghan on Thursday and Friday, November 12 and 13 at 9am each day. “Motorists are advised to allow extra […]
Taoiseach urged to intervene over transfer of Ballyconnell Estate
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has been urged to intervene amid ongoing delays in the proposed transfer of Ballyconnell Estate in Falcarragh. The proposed transfer from Údarás na Gaeltachta to Donegal County Council, has been under discussion since 2018. And Donegal TD Charles Ward said the transfer is now long overdue. Advertisement ‘Eight years later, despite continuous […]
Letterkenny Public Services Centre closed following incident
THE Letterkenny Public Services Centre is closed this afternoon following an incident. In a post on social media, Donegal County Council say the centre will be closed to the public for the remainder of this afternoon (Monday). The post read: “Due to an incident at Letterkenny Public Services Centre, it is necessary to close the […]