Donegal County Council are delighted to announce that applications for funding under Phase 2 of the Community Climate Action Programme will open on Tuesday, October 28. The Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP) supports small and large rural and urban communities to take climate action at a local level. Donegal County Council in association with the […]
IN PICTURES: Global Irish excellence celebrated at Tip O’Neill awards event
THE 2025 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards took place on Friday evening at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana, honouring four exceptional members of the Global Irish community whose achievements reflect the enduring spirit and values of the Irish diaspora. The day began with a special in-person panel discussion hosted by Ulster University, featuring Professor […]
New footpath works causing problems for passing motorists
LARGE vehicles are experiencing difficulties on parts of the Downings to Carrigart road where a new €500,000 footpath is being built, members of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council have been told. The issue was raised by Cllr. Liam Blaney who said there had been claims that the kerbing had narrowed the road too much. He added […]
Council to address Sprackburn Drive parking issues
A clampdown on illegal parking in the Sprackburn Drive area of Letterkenny is on the way. At Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Jimmy Kavanagh (pictured) said he had been approached by a number of residents about on-going issues in the area, namely parking on double yellow lines and also blocking entrances. He […]
Moville Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan launched
The launch of the Moville Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan took place on Thursday 18th September 2025 at 7pm in Glencrow Hall, Moville. Donegal County Council’s Town Regeneration Officer, Patricia McIntyre, welcomed members of the public as well as the Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District, Cllr. Martin McDermott and Cllr. Martin Farren to the event. […]
Special awards for Donegal folk who have done so well
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 […]