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 […]
Disappointment at slow progress of St. Eunan’s College extension plans
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LETTERKENNY-MILFORD Municipal District Council is set to write to the Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee in relation to the on-going saga regarding plans for a €30 million-plus major extension at St. Eunan’s College in the town. Since 1999, there have been more than a dozen plans to develop the college with a view to […]
€7 million allocated to transform the Old Letterkenny Courthouse
DONEGAL County Council has been allocated €7 million to transform the old Letterkenny Courthouse into a multi-functional education, entertainment and culture centre. The allocation is part of a €90 million funding packing announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne under THRIVE – the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme. Welcoming the announcement, […]
New signage for Workhouse Graveyard
NEW signage indicating the location of the old Workhouse Graveyard beside the County Museum on the High Road in Letterkenny is being updated. The area has seen a lot of work in recent times with new paving and a piece of art called ‘Reflection’ by local sculptor Redmond Herrity. There has also been a new information […]
Tributes paid to Liam Ward ahead of his retirement
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By Chris Ashmore GLOWING tributes have been paid to one of Donegal County Council’s most senior and longest serving officials, Liam Ward, who is set to retire having worked with the local authority for more than 42 years. Currently the Director of Community Development and Planning Services, the departure of the Glenfin native is seen […]
Calls for billboards outlining Irish language requirements at social housing developments
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By Róise Collins CALLS have been made for billboards to be erected at social housing developments being built in Donegal’s Gaeltacht highlighting the Irish language conditions which require 85 per cent of occupants speak Irish proficiently. Current planning policies require that those hoping to secure a social home have an Irish language standard of Teastas […]