A SPECIFIC budget is being sought for the maintenance of Donegal’s greenways. These are predominantly traffic free paths designated for use by pedestrians, cyclists and other non-motorised users in mainly recreational environments. Donegal has a number of greenway projects that are either completed or in planning or development stages. They are funded by Transport Infrastructure […]
Parking shortages ‘negatively impacting’ Downings
A LACK of parking is “negatively impacting” one of Donegal’s most popular seaside towns, it has been claimed. Downings was described as “a victim of its own success” at a council meeting on Tuesday, with growing numbers of visitors during the summer months highlighting the shortage of spaces. Independent councillor Declan Meehan raised the issue […]
Letterkenny earmarked for Town Bus Service in Budget 2027
A TOWN Bus Service could be back on the cards for Letterkenny under Budget 2027. The National Transport Authority (NTA) today put forward a proposal for a return of the service at the Oireachtas Transport Committee. The news comes after Sinn Féin Cllr Gerry McMonagle called for an urgent meeting with the NTA on the […]
Flooding fears grow at Letterkenny estate
RESIDENTS living in a Letterkenny estate have expressed their worries at possible flooding closing in on their homes. A meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District yesterday heard that residents of Thorndale Estate have seen water come into their gardens. Cllr Gerry McMonagle brought a motion after he was contacted by worried residents over “near misses” […]
Council motion to suspend Active Travel passes
A HIGHLY topical motion to suspend Active Travel projects in Letterkenny was passed at today’s meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. This does not mean that works will be paused immediately; rather, the recommendation will be forwarded to the senior management team of Donegal County Council. Cllr Ciaran Brogan today said: “I propose that the […]
Offensive graffiti expected to be cleared today
GRAFITTI that was spray painted all over the walls of the toilets at Warden Beach is expected to be cleared today, according to Donegal County Council. The graffiti appeared at the scenic beach in Fanad yesterday and its offensive messaging sparked outrage. Milford-based councillor Declan Meehan condemned the graffiti as “brainless” and “scandalous, mindless vandalism”. […]
Councillor blasts ‘brainless’ graffiti at Donegal beach
A DONEGAL councillor has condemned graffiti at a local beach as “brainless” and “scandalous, mindless vandalism”. The graffiti appeared outside the toilets at Warden Beach in Fanad today. Taking to social media, Milford-based councillor Declan Meehan said: “Scandalous, mindless vandalism at Warden Beach in Fanad. There is no place in our community for this wanton […]
€14.7 million allocated for four Letterkenny projects
A TOTAL of €14.7 million has been allocated for four Letterkenny projects under the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund. The Letterkenny Transport Hub is receiving €9 million, Letterkenny Cultural Corridor is getting €5.4 million, LK Green Connect Phase 2 is getting €150,000 while €150,000 has been earmarked for Into Letterkenny. The €14.7 million allocation […]
Traffic set to dominate agenda at council meeting
LETTERKENNY traffic is set to dominate the agenda at tomorrow’s council meeting. There are three separate motions relating to the town’s traffic situation set to be discussed. Fianna Fáil councillor Ciaran Brogan is to call for a suspension of Active Travel works in the town. Advertisement His motion reads: “I propose that the Council suspend […]
Councillor seeks suspension of Active Travel works
A LETTERKENNY councillor has submitted a motion calling for the suspension of Active Travel works in the town. Cllr Ciaran Brogan of Fianna Fáil is expected to table the motion at the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting next week. It reads: “I propose that the Council suspend the proposed works with Active Travel plans already passed through planning at […]