by Jonathan Magee THE deaths of two teenagers at a dangerous bend approaching St Johnston less than two months ago has intensified demands for urgent safety measures ahead of a key council meeting today. Daniel Cullen and Caoimhin Porter-McLoone lost their lives in the collision at the notorious stretch of the R236 road on February […]
Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter to officially unveil ‘Jim Lynch Mural’
A mural of legendary Letterkenny figure Jim Lynch is to be unveiled on the town’s most historic street, nearly four years after he passed away. The mural depicts the town’s former mayor watering flowers in Church Lane, giving him a permanent presence in the street he worked tirelessly to restore. It’s also a tribute to the vision […]
Mayor’s Reception call for young boxer Roisin Hegarty
COUNCILLOR Tomás Seán Devine is to call for a Mayor’s Reception to be held to honour Roisin Hegarty’s achievements in boxing. The 100% Redress party councillor will ask Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District for support on his motion when the MD meets on Tuesday. “At only 14 years of age, Roisin has won so much and it would be greatly […]
Communities urged to take part in the Big Donegal Clean Up 2026
DONEGAL County Council is calling on communities across the county to get involved in the Big Donegal Clean Up 2026, a countywide initiative that brings together community groups, schools, businesses and voluntary organisations to tackle litter and protect local environments. The campaign which forms part of Donegal County Council’s wider environmental awareness and climate action programme, […]
Council hears call for more investment in piers and harbours
by Chris Ashmore COUNCILLORS have backed a motion calling for greater investment in piers and harbours around the county, with a view to improving facilities for both the fishing sector and leisuretourism related users. In response to a motion on the matter, Councillor Ali Farren was informed that the Council “will continue to investigate and pursue […]
Only €20,000 allocated for €147m greenway project
Progress on some planned projects will be curtailed or even suspended due to funding shortfall.
Plans to retrofit 480 council homes
Donegal County Council is planning to retrofit up to 480 of its social housing units around the county this year under the Energy Efficient Retrofitting Programme. The Department of Housing has already committed €10 million to the council for such works and it is envisaged that this will enable it to carry out works on […]
Donegal routes to be gritted from 6am tomorrow morning
Donegal County Council has said a number of routes will be gritted from 6am on Monday, April 6. These are: 02: National Primary Central 07: Milford South 09: Cill Ulta East 12: Binswilly 13: Stranorlar North 14: Stranorlar East 15: Stranorlar West 18: Donegal South LT: Letterkenny Town
The R230 road between Gleann Cholm Cille and MÍn an Aoire is blocked due to landslide
The R230 road between Gleann Cholm Cille and MÍn an Aoire is blocked at Braade due to a landslide. Motorists are advised to divert through An Charraig. A spokesperson for Donegal Councy Council said: “The Council will endeavor to reopen the road as soon as possible.”
Clamp down on ‘for sale’ vehicles on side of the road
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DONEGAL County Council is putting the foot down on the sale of vehicles on the side of public roads and in lay-byes. The sight of vehicles with a ‘for sale’ sign slapped on their windscreens has become increasingly noticeable in some parts of the county in recent times. The issue was highlighted at this week’s […]