FOUR people with strong Donegal connections will be honoured for their achievements at a special event this weekend. Donegal County Council will host the 2025 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards on Friday, October 17, at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana. The prestigious annual event honours members of the global Irish diaspora who have demonstrated […]
Views wanted on plans to transform part of Letterkenny
AN event will be held this week to give people a chance to have their say on plans to transform part of Letterkenny’s town centre. Donegal County Council has launched a public consultation process for the ‘Cathedral Quarter Park’ Project in Letterkenny – an urban development project which will create an new park with a […]
Response efforts to Storm Amy stood down
In response to Storm Amy Donegal County Council, in association with a number of community partners, arranged for the opening of a number of community based emergency hubs across the county and co-ordinated a response with Donegal Civil Defence to provide essential services. These response efforts were stood down yesterday evening. Following consultation with […]
Clothes recycling workshop in Killygordon next week
AN event to encourage people to recycle their old clothes will be held in Killygordon next week. The Finn Valley Guild of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association will be hosting a workshop on zero waste by reusing older clothing into new items. e.g. old jeans into gardening aprons or reusing old knitting items into new chemo […]
Bat walk and talk event being held in Fanad next week
A ‘bat safari’ will be held around the Fanad Peninsula next week. The event is being organised by Bat Conservation Ireland to break some of the myths around bats and their way of life. The bat walk and talk will set off from Fanavolty Community Hall at 6.30pm on Friday, October 17. Advertisement Booking is […]
Much-needed Milford footpath plans receive support
COUNCILLORS have given the seal of approval for a much-needed footpath to be constructed from beside the Mulroy Woods Hotel to Lidl in Milford. The 600 metres stretch is used frequently by pedestrians along what is a very busy road, and concern has been expressed about the dangers associated with the current situation where no footpath […]
Concern over proposed €20k holiday home charge
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By Chris Ashmore ANYONE planning to build a holiday home in Donegal could be hit with a charge of €20,000 if proposed new council development charges are adopted by councillors. This week councillors agreed that what is known as the County Donegal Draft Development Contribution Scheme should now go out for a six week public consultation […]
Councillor calls ISPCA centre closure a ‘serious setback for animal welfare’
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A LOCAL councillor has described the recent closure of the Donegal ISPCA Animal Rehabilitation Centre as a “serious setback for animal welfare”. The Letterkenny rehabilitation centre, which cared for thousands of animals over the past seven years, closed its doors in early September. At Monday’s Plenary Meeting of Donegal County Council, Cllr Noel Jordan urged […]
Council responds on use of purchasing cards by staff
By Chris Ashmore SENIOR Donegal County Council figures have defended the local authority’s use of purchasing cards in light of some media reports that cast the Council in a bad light. Raising the matter at a plenary meeting of the Council in Lifford this week, Chief Executive Officer John McLaughlin expressed his satisfaction with the […]
Former councillor Marie Therese Gallagher honoured for her contribution to politics
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A PRESENTATION has been made to former Sinn Féin councillor, Marie Therese Gallagher in honour of her contribution to local politics. The Dungloe native was first elected to represent the Glenties Municipal District in 2007. At that time, she was the youngest member of Donegal County Council. Advertisement During her time as a councillor, she […]