A new road safety project for young people has been launched in Donegal. The Crossroads Programme was officially launched in Letterkenny last week. The programme is aimed at educating young drivers and future drivers about road safety. It will cater for over 265 participants over a two-year period, providing them with hands-on experience working on […]
Council assessing land options for municipal cemetery
by Chris Ashmore PLANS for a new council run cemetery in the Letterkenny area are moving forward – and a preferred site could be selected in the months ahead. The rapid expansion of Letterkenny over the past three decades has seen some existing graveyards running out of space. In particular, Conwal graveyard will soon be […]
Residents’ committees could aid battle against anti-social behaviour
By Chris Ashmore THE establishment – or indeed re-establishment – of residents’ committees could be an important step in the battle to overcome vandalism and other forms of anti-social behaviour, it was suggested at the July meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council. Noting the demise of many residents’ associations since Covid, Councillor Gerry McMonagle said that […]
Reflection and tributes: Blaney family celebrated at civic reception
By Chris Ashmore MANY a story has been told down through the years about the remarkable Blaney political party machine, the Blaney cabinet, and indeed what was referred to as the Donegal Mafia at times. Never in the history of the State has there been such a remarkable period of continued political representation at county […]
Devlin Hall site plans to step up
By Chris Ashmore LETTERKENNY’S Town Urban Regeneration Team is set to engage closely with Letterkenny Youth Club in relation to ambitious plans to further develop the former Devlin Hall site as part of the regeneration plan for the Lower Main Street area of the town. This follows a motion on the subject from Councillor Gerry McMonagle […]
Public to have their say on major Letterkenny housing development
By Chris Ashmore The public will get to have their say from next week when plans are put on display for the biggest ever social housing development in Letterkenny. A total of 172 new homes are being planned for the Ballymacool area – close to O’Donnell Park – and the full proposals are set to […]
Calls for air monitoring unit in Twin Towns
By Róise Collins THERE have been calls for a permanent air monitoring unit to be installed on Main Street in Ballybofey due to growing concerns over potential pollution caused by traffic congestion in the town. In a motion raised at Tuesday’s Lifford-Stranorlar meeting, Councillor Patrick McGowan stressed that the air quality in Ballybofey and Stranorlar is […]
Over 500 social housing units under construction in Donegal
By Róise Collins MORE than 500 social housing units are currently under construction at over 20 locations across Donegal, a special plenary meeting of Donegal County Council has heard. In a presentation to elected members on Monday morning, John Gallagher from the council’s housing section confirmed that 511 housing units are underway. Advertisement These are […]
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 […]