CALLS have been made to end homeless shelters and ensure the safety of people leaving addiction treatment centres in Donegal. At a recent meeting of Glenties Municipal District (MD), Independent Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig raised concerns for people recovering from addiction who have no choice but to move into shared emergency accommodation. Donegal’s […]
Motion passed as defective concrete crisis in ‘new phase’
COUNCILLOR Joy Beard has welcomed the unanimous support of the council for her motion calling on the government to engage directly with the Defective Concrete Multi-Stakeholder Forum. Her motion also called for the Government to address the growing uncertainty facing thousands of homeowners following the publication of the revised Irish Standard, I.S. 465:2026. Speaking after the […]
New social housing development completed in Ballybofey
ELECTED members of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District (MD) visited the recently completed social housing development at Coill an Airgid, Ballybofey. The visit marked the completion of Phase 3 of the 14-unit development, which was delivered by MBC Building Contractors Ltd. This latest phase comprises seven homes, including two 2-bedroom two-storey houses, three 3-bedroom two-storey houses, […]
Noel Johnny Sheáin Ó Gallchóir honoured at Municipal Reception
NOEL Ó Gallchóir (Noel Johnny Sheáin) from Gaoth Dobhair was given special recognition at a Municipal Reception held in Ionad Seirbhísí Poiblí an Chlocháin Léith recently. It was organised by Na Gleannta Municipal District along with Coiste na Gaeilge and Rannóg na Gaeilge. The motion was proposed by Cathaoirleach Choiste na Gaeilge, an Clr Micheál Choilm […]
Autism organisations facing fines for parking in disabled bays
ORGANISATIONS working with people with autism have received tickets for parking in disabled bays, it has been claimed. That is according to Cllr Fionán Bradley, who has called on Donegal County Council to introduce autism-friendly and age-friendly parking spaces across the county. The Inishowen councillor shared that the idea behind his motion came from a […]
Motorists swerving speed ramp leads to call for bollards
WORKS to erect bollards at a residential area in Letterkenny will be completed before the end of August, it has been confirmed. At the July meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District (MD), it emerged that residents of Crievesmith Park have seen motorists mounting the footpath to try and avoid a speed ramp in the area. Their […]
Town Team could be on the way for Milford
DONEGAL County Council will initiate talks in Milford with the view of establishing a Town Team. Cllr Declan Meehan, who is a native of the town, asked for a Town Team to be set up with all relevant stakeholders. The Independent councillor brought the motion to the July meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District (MD). Advertisement […]
Visibility issues along dual carriageway raises concerns for motorists
A SAFETY assessment has been carried out at Manorcunningham Roundabout after visibility concerns were raised by motorists. Cllr Donal Coyle submitted a motion to the July meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District (MD) after speaking with concerned drivers. “On the island at the roundabout, the trees and foliage are causing problems with visibility for motorists,” he […]
‘Urgent intervention’ needed to tackle speeding in Kilmacrennan
DONEGAL County Council will write to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) regarding speeding concerns in Kilmacrennan. A motion calling for the TII to implement “urgent traffic calming measures” on the N56 road through the village was passed at the July meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District (MD). The speed limit through Kilmacrennan village is 50kmh, however proposals […]
Call for Woodland National School’s inclusion in road safety programme
ROAD safety issues at Woodland National School have sparked calls for the school to be included in the Safe Routes to School programme. Parents of pupils at the school have highlighted issues with cars parking along entrances outside the school, according to Cllr Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly. Speaking at the July meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal […]