By Chris Ashmore THE establishment – or indeed re-establishment – of residents’ committees could be an important step in the battle to overcome vandalism and other forms of anti-social behaviour, it was suggested at the July meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council. Noting the demise of many residents’ associations since Covid, Councillor Gerry McMonagle said that […]
Reflection and tributes: Blaney family celebrated at civic reception
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By Chris Ashmore MANY a story has been told down through the years about the remarkable Blaney political party machine, the Blaney cabinet, and indeed what was referred to as the Donegal Mafia at times. Never in the history of the State has there been such a remarkable period of continued political representation at county […]
Devlin Hall site plans to step up
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By Chris Ashmore LETTERKENNY’S Town Urban Regeneration Team is set to engage closely with Letterkenny Youth Club in relation to ambitious plans to further develop the former Devlin Hall site as part of the regeneration plan for the Lower Main Street area of the town. This follows a motion on the subject from Councillor Gerry McMonagle […]
Public to have their say on major Letterkenny housing development
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By Chris Ashmore The public will get to have their say from next week when plans are put on display for the biggest ever social housing development in Letterkenny. A total of 172 new homes are being planned for the Ballymacool area – close to O’Donnell Park – and the full proposals are set to […]
Calls for air monitoring unit in Twin Towns
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By Róise Collins THERE have been calls for a permanent air monitoring unit to be installed on Main Street in Ballybofey due to growing concerns over potential pollution caused by traffic congestion in the town. In a motion raised at Tuesday’s Lifford-Stranorlar meeting, Councillor Patrick McGowan stressed that the air quality in Ballybofey and Stranorlar is […]
Over 500 social housing units under construction in Donegal
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By Róise Collins MORE than 500 social housing units are currently under construction at over 20 locations across Donegal, a special plenary meeting of Donegal County Council has heard. In a presentation to elected members on Monday morning, John Gallagher from the council’s housing section confirmed that 511 housing units are underway. Advertisement These are […]
Work begins on new €12m bridge project near Killybegs
WORK has begun on a new bridge and road scheme near Killybegs. The Fintra Bridge and Road Realignment Project will see the upgrade and realignment of the approximately 2km of the existing R263 from the western end of the Glenlee Pass towards Fintra. It shall also include a new bridge crossing over the Fintra River […]
New ideas discussed for old Letterkenny courthouse
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STUDENTS at ATU Letterkenny have come up with ideas for the future of the town’s former courthouse. Donegal County Council welcomed the presentation of a graphic design pilot project by the second-year students from the Design and Creative Media Department at ATU Letterkenny, coordinated by lecturer, Joe Coll. The project explored interpretative themes and styles […]
Councillor Paul Canning elected Cathaoirleach
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 […]