LOVE Donegal Day 2026 enjoyed its most successful year to date. The campaign reached 109 million people worldwide and generating 1.2 million social media interactions. Held on September 17, Love Donegal Day once again brought together people at home and abroad to celebrate everything that makes Donegal special, from its people and communities to its […]
Construction to begin on 24 new social homes in Donegal
CONSTRUCTION will soon begin on new social homes in Donegal. Donegal County Council has completed design-and-build contracts for two social housing developments in Milford and Doirí Beaga. They are set to provide high-quality, sustainable homes for 24 families. Advertisement At An Chúirt Ghlas, Rossgarrow, Milford, Axis Construction Limited, Dungloe, will deliver 12 social housing apartments using […]
Donegal’s over 55s tackling climate action course
PARTICIPANTS from across Donegal are taking part in Donegal County Council’s Climate Course for Over 55s. They are learning more about climate change and exploring practical actions they can take in their daily lives and local communities. Hosted by Donegal County Council’s Climate Action Team in partnership with the Donegal Library Service and the Age […]
Freedom of Donegal for ‘extraordinary’ Mark English
CHAMPION athlete Mark English is to receive the Freedom of Donegal. The decision means the gold-medal winner from Letterkenny will be given the highest civic honour that can be bestowed by Donegal County Council. The announcement was made at today’s special plenary meeting of Donegal County Council. Advertisement A proposal had been made by Fianna […]
Donegal routes to be gritted at 6am on Sunday morning
DONEGAL roads will be gritted from 6am tomorrow, Sunday. The following routes will be gritted: • 01: National Primary North Advertisement • 02: National Primary Central • 05: Inishowen East • 07: Milford South • 12: Binswilly • 13: Stranorlar North • 14: Stranorlar East • 15: Stranorlar West • 18: Donegal South You can […]
Major housing project queried amid homelessness fears
A MAJOR housing development in Letterkenny has been queried amid local homelessness fears. Some 172 social homes have been promised for Ballymacool, with hopes that at least 100 would be completed by 2027. However, the pace of the development has been questioned with claims that sheep are still grazing on the site. Advertisement 100% Redress […]
Letterkenny traffic management given the green light
NEW sets of traffic lights are due to be switched on in Letterkenny this month. The lights at the Ballyraine and Creamery junctions have been installed as part of Active Travel projects in the area. The switch-on of the lights was confirmed at yesterday’s meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District (MD) meeting. Advertisement A date has […]
‘Concerning degradation’ of public transport in Donegal
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THERE has been a “concerning degradation” of public transport in Donegal, it is claimed. The comment came from Independent councillor Declan Meehan, who has called for a meeting with the National Transport Authority (NTA). At a meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District (MD) yesterday, Cllr Meehan outlined Glen village as an example of public transport […]
School transport worries raised again in Letterkenny
SCHOOL transport worries in Letterkenny have fuelled calls for Bus Éireann to take action. This follows claims of school children experiencing difficulty accessing bus services in different areas of the town. Concerns were raised today for the safety of students availing of bus transport in the Cullion Road area. Advertisement A motion on the issue […]
‘Dangerous’ east Donegal road to be flagged to ministers
AN EAST Donegal road with “dangerous corners” will be raised with the Minister for Transport. A letter will be sent to the Department of Transport outlining the “urgent need” for sections of the N15 Stranorlar to Castlefin to be relined. The issue was raised at yesterday’s meeting of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District (MD). Advertisement Cathaoirleach […]