DONEGAL County Council unveiled the new accessible boardwalk at Lisfannon Beach last Monday, June 22. The project was delivered through the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme called Seed Fund. It is supported by the Department of Health and administered locally by Donegal County Council on behalf of the Local Community Development Committee. Advertisement The Programme has […]
Donegal County Council launches Health and Wellbeing Plan 2026–2029
THIS week, Donegal County Council officially launched its Health and Wellbeing Plan 2026–2029 at the annual Staff Walking Challenge prize giving event, bringing staff together to celebrate participation and the organisation’s ongoing commitment to workplace wellbeing. The launch marks the Council’s second organisational Health and Wellbeing Plan and reflects a renewed commitment to supporting staff […]
New Donegal Cathaoirleach reminds public ‘there’s always hope’
THE new Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has opened up about mental health and reminded people that “there’s always hope”. The message came from Cllr Gary Doherty after he was elected Cathaoirleach earlier today. Sinn Féin Cllr Doherty has served on Donegal County Council since 2013 and has been Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District […]
Your Council Day to highlight supports in Donegal
DONEGAL County Council will highlight the essential role it plays in supporting people and communities as part of Your Council Day 2026 on Friday, 26 June. Your Council Day is the national campaign that highlights the integral role city and county councils play in supporting everyday life. Co-ordinated by the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) and supported […]
Public drop-in consultations for Urban Speed Limit Review 2026
Donegal County Council has undertaken a speed limit review of all public roads in towns, villages and settlements with an existing speed limit of 60km/h or lower. These speed limits have been assessed in accordance with the Department of Transport guidelines and proposed changes recommended. The Council is running a 30-day statutory consultation period including […]
Tenants’ health affected by ‘poor conditions’ at Ramelton apartments
CONCERNS have been raised that “poor conditions” in Ramelton are causing illness to pepole living there. Three tenants in the town have been given doctors’ notes relating to sickness arising from damp and cold, it is claimed. That is according to Independent Cllr Pauric McGarvey, who is the the new Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford MD. Advertisement Cllr McGarvey, who […]
Council to explore options for dog park in Letterkenny-Milford district
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DONEGAL County Council will explore options for developing a dedicated dog park in the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. The decision comes from a motion tabled by Independent Cllr Declan Meehan at the June Letterkenny-Milford MD meeting. Cllr Meehan told councillors that he was a “very proud dog owner”. Advertisement He said that public parks in the […]
New swimming shelter sought for Rathmullan Beach
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A NEW swimming shelter is being sought for Rathmullan Beach. The call came from Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford MD, Cllr Pauric McGarvey, at the June meeting. “Will this council seek opportunities to fund and install a new swimming shelter in Rathmullan beach to accommodate the open water swimmers who use Rathmullan for swimming all year round?,” […]
Patients returning from appointments to parking tickets
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PATIENTS travelling from Letterkenny for medical appointments are coming home to parking tickets and their cars being clamped. That is according to 100% Redress Cllr Tomás Seán Devine, who is seeking a long term solution for those using public transport to get to hospitals around the country. He highlighted that there is currently no suitable […]
‘A blanket ban on N56 planning has never made any practical sense’
CALLS have been made for the government to address the longstanding planning barriers affecting communities along the N56. The calls by Cllr Brian Carr, come ahead of government plans to relax rules for rural housing expected to be brought to Cabinet this month. Sinn Féin Councillor for the Glenties MD said that if the government want to […]