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
Premium
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 […]
Councillor Gerry McMonagle elected as Chair of Regional Health Forum West
At the Annual General Meeting of the Regional Health Forum West this afternoon, the following members were elected to the positions of Chair and Vice Chair of the Regional Health Forum West: Chair – Cllr Gerry McMonagle (SF), Donegal County Council Vice Chair – Cllr Michael Kilcoyne (NP), Mayo County Council Tributes were paid to […]
Newly-elected Cathaoirleach wants return of in-person council meetings
Premium
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 […]
Gallagher joins Donegal Sports Star Awards committee
Premium
The Donegal Sports Star Awards committee held its 50th Annual General Meeting on Tuesday.