By Chris Ashmore WORK on the construction of eight new social housing units on the site of the old fire station in Stranorlar could begin next month, councillors have been told. For years the site just off the Main Street has been in a state of disrepair, but now a new lease of life is […]
Donegal County Council allocated €69.3 million for national and local roads
DONEGAL County Council has been allocated €69.3 million for national and regional and roads in 2026. A total of €46.2 million has been set aside for the county’s regional roads, with €23.1 million earmarked for its national roads. Welcoming the announcement made by the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, […]
Councillors frustrated by delays in essential minor roadworks
A LETTERKENNY councillor has spoken of his frustration with how slowly essential minor roadworks are carried out by Donegal County Council. In a motion submitted at Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny – Milford Municipal District, Cllr Donal Coyle called for an emergency workshop to be held on to expedite minor works. He used examples such as filling […]
Removal of protection for building on floodplains criticised
By Seán McCarroll A FALCARRAGH councillor has spoken out against the removal of funding for houses built on floodplains. In a harsh warning this week, Minister with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Kevin “Boxer” Moran, said houses built on floodplains in the future are to be afforded absolutely no government protection. Advertisement Cllr […]
Planning granted for houses in Rathmullan
A LOCAL councillor has welcomed the granting of Part 8 planning for five council houses at Cosan na nIarlaí, Rathmullan. The houses comprise two one-bedrooms, two two-bedrooms and one thre-bed units. “This is another important step to meeting housing need in the Milford Electoral Area, where there are over 230+ families and individuals on the housing […]
Calls to move pedestrian crossing at busy Letterkenny roundabout
DONEGAL County Council has been urged to move a pedestrian crossing at a busy Letterkenny roundabout over safety concerns. Councillor Michael McBride said a wall along the footpath obstructs drivers’ views of the current pedestrian crossing at Oatfield Roundabout. In a motion he tabled at Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District he suggested moving the […]
Climate change must be considered when designing flood relief schemes – Council hears
by Chris Ashmore RAINFALL is up over seven per cent over the past 20 years with wetter winters and drier summers, and this climate change must be taken into account when planning and designing new flood relief schemes, members of Donegal County Council have heard. In an update on flood relief schemes in the county, Seamus […]
Concerns raised over speeding in Churchill
CALLS have been made for flashing speed signs to be erected in Churchill due to concerns of excessive speeding in the village. Councillor Michael McBride raised the issue at Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. Advertisement He said the village has a playground, a pub and a church all along the main road which […]
Council meeting told over 1,000 housing units on the way
By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL may finally be turning the corner in relation to its social housing crisis as record numbers of new homes are on the way. Figures released this week show there are currently 1,074 new social housing units in the pipeline for the county. Advertisement Currently, 16 major projects have planning approved, seven […]
Flooding fears for O’Donnell Park and Aura Leisure Centre
By Chris Ashmore FEARS have been expressed by a local councillor that there could be a repeat of the flooding in the past at the Aura Leisure Centre and at O’Donnell Park GAA grounds in Letterkenny. Cllr Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly believes that there is a need for more people to work together on finding solutions […]