Work begins on new €12m bridge project near Killybegs


WORK has begun on a new bridge and road scheme near Killybegs. The Fintra Bridge and Road Realignment Project will see the upgrade and realignment of the approximately 2km of the existing R263 from the western end of the  Glenlee Pass towards Fintra. It shall also include a new bridge crossing over the Fintra River […]


New ideas discussed for old Letterkenny courthouse


STUDENTS at ATU Letterkenny have come up with ideas for the future of the town’s former courthouse. Donegal County Council welcomed the presentation of a graphic design pilot project by the second-year students from the Design and Creative Media Department at ATU Letterkenny, coordinated by lecturer, Joe Coll. The project explored interpretative themes and styles […]


Councillor Paul Canning elected Cathaoirleach


Councillor Paul Canning has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council at today’s Annual General Meeting in Lifford. He takes over from outgoing Cathaoirleach Niamh Kennedy. The Fianna Fáil councillor was proposed by his party colleague Cllr Martin McDermott and seconded by Cllr Fionán Bradley. Advertisement Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly, has also […]


Good Neighbours project focuses on Donegal village


A NEW project has been launched to build up closer links between two border villages in Donegal and Fermanagh. The Good Neighbours initiative was officially launched by Donegal Municipal District PEACEPLUS Project last week. The initiative aims to deliver a comprehensive community engagement and capacity-building programme in the twin villages of Pettigo in County Donegal […]


Government putting Donegal ‘front and centre’ of rural regeneration – McConalogue


DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue says Donegal is being prioritised under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. He was speaking at the official opening of the Killybegs 2040 – Town Centre Regeneration Project, which he performed along with the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy. “The Government is putting Donegal front and […]


Newly-elected Cathaoirleach wants return of in-person council meetings


By Dionne Meehan THE newly-elected Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District Cllr Martin Harley said he is looking forward to the year ahead. Having been elected to Donegal County Council 16 years ago, this is Cllr Harley’s third time chairing his local electoral area. Advertisement Describing it as a “great honour”, he now looks forward […]