COUNCILLORS of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District (MD) have voiced their support for the Twin Towns. This follows a recent report by The Irish Times on Ballybofey and Stranorlar which focused on vacancy and dereliction in the two towns. According to the GeoDirectory Commercial Buildings Report for Q2 2026, Ballybofey has the second-highest commercial vacancy rate […]
More traffic problems in Letterkenny: Traffic lights stop working, council say avoid the area
MOTORISTS and business owners in Letterkenny town centre were left angry and frustrated this evening when a number of sets of traffic lights stopped working causing major disruption. Donegal County Council say the lights may not be fixed until Monday or even Tuesday and this evening advised the public to avoid the area. In a […]
Coastal Location Code pilot launches at Narin Beach
THE new Coastal Location Code pilot has been launched at Narin Beach. Cllr Brian Carr first proposed the initiative following his family’s experience of a serious emergency at Tramore Beach last August. The Glenties councillor and his two children were rescued in waters between Ardara and Narin. Advertisement He revealed to the Donegal News that he was worried […]
Drilling works to pave the way for upgraded Letterkenny road project
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By Chris Ashmore SPECIALIST equipment will be deployed for the open drilling of land to the north of Letterkenny which is earmarked for a major future development as the town continues to expand, the Donegal News can reveal. The drilling is required to determine bedrock conditions and soil types ahead of the construction of new […]
Public consultation opens on Barnesmore Gap greenway
A public consultation begins today on plans for a new greenway through one of Donegal’s most scenic areas. Donegal County Council is applying for planning permission for the proposed Barnesmore Gap Greenway which will create a 37.5km walking and cycling route linking Donegal Town with Ballybofey/Stranorlar. The publication of the application marks a significant milestone […]
Vacant property owners could get rate reduction
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OWNERS of vacant properties may be in line for massive rates reduction if councillors set up a scheme. Donegal County Council announced that refunds could be available under the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019. An ad in the Donegal News posted notice of consideration of a scheme for the abatement of rates […]
‘Fresh look’ needed at road works delivery in Donegal
A “fresh look” at the delivery of road works is needed in Donegal, it has been claimed. Fianna Fáil Cllr Ciaran Brogan made the comments at the July plenary meeting of Donegal County Council. He asked for a review of the Roads & Transportation Directorate in light of the “massive area” of road works across […]
Council urged to allocate homes to Donegal Domestic Violence Services
DONEGAL County Council is being urged to set aside safe housing for victims of domestic violence. A recent meeting of the council heard that vulnerable women accessing domestic violence services are staying with abusive partners because they have nowhere else to go. Cllr Gerry McMonagle brought a motion to the July plenary meeting calling on […]
‘Serious callouts’ to beaches spark calls for earlier lifeguard season
A NUMBER of “serious callouts” to Donegal beaches have led to calls for lifeguards to start earlier in the year. The hot spell of weather in May brought many visitors to beaches across the county, however the lifeguard season doesn’t begin until June 1 and runs until mid September. Cllr Michael McMahon asked Donegal County […]
Call for community building inclusion in redress scheme
DONEGAL County Council will request a timeline for a Defective Block Scheme to include community buildings. This follows the passing of a motion by 100% Redress Cllr Ali Farren at the July plenary council meeting. He asked for the council to contact Minister of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary and Junior Minister […]