CONCERNS have been raised about the future of the lawn bowling green at Bernard McGlinchey Town Park in Letterkenny. The lawn, home to the Letterkenny Lawn Bowling Club, is owned by the HSE and leased by Donegal County Council. However, the lease is due for renewal and concerns were raised by councillors Jimmy Kavanagh and Declan […]
In pics: Letterkenny Pipe Band honoured after World Championship success
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THE members of the Letterkenny / Milford Municipal District hosted a Mayor’s Reception in honour of the Letterkenny Pipe Band at the Public Services Centre, Letterkenny on Thursday evening. The reception was held in recognition of the band’s continued success at the World Championships and its outstanding contribution to music and community life in Donegal. […]
Community uproar over lack of action on dangerous road
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CARS are entering ditches on a narrow east Donegal road. A petition for action on the L-23742 Back Lone Road in St Johnston has garnered close to 500 signatures from concerned residents. Local farmers have been forced to recover cars from the ditches, which have open drains. Advertisement Concerns have been raised that the road has […]
Major safety and road reconstruction works for Stranorlar and Ballybofey
DONEGAL County Council is to deliver major safety improvements and road reconstruction works on the N13 from Admiran Park to Mc Clay’s Corner, and on the N15 Main Street through Stranorlar and Ballybofey. The proposed works will see the road reconstructed and resurfaced, with new traffic calming measures and raised pedestrian crossing points to improve […]
Pilot project suggested to tackle business closures in Donegal
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IT has been suggested that Donegal could pilot a project to tackle business closures in rural towns and villages. The issue was highlighted at the May plenary meeting of Donegal County Council by Independent Cllr Niamh Kennedy. Drawing attention to the impact of retail closures on rural towns, she asked the council to contact the […]
Lifford-Stranorlar MD elects new Cathaoirleach and Leas Cathaoirleach
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FIANNA Fáil Cllr Patrick McGowan has been elected Cathaoirleach of Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District. He was elected at the AGM today. Cllr McGowan takes over the role from outgoing Cathaoirleach, Fine Gael Cllr Martin Harley. Advertisement Sinn Féin Cllr Dakota Nic Mheanman was elected to the position of Leas Cathaoirleach, taking over from Cllr McGowan. They […]
Motion on social media passes thanks to Carndonagh students
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A MOTION on age restrictions for social media was passed by Donegal County Council thanks to Carndonagh Community School students. The 5th Year Politics and Society students, along with teachers Damien Duffy and Marie Lafferty, were present at the council chamber in Lifford yesterday. Fianna Fáil Cllr Martin McDermott presented the motion at the plenary meeting […]
Minute’s silence held for Eddie Fullerton on 35th anniversary of his murder
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A minute’s silence was held in County House Lifford today to mark the 35th anniversary of the murder of Donegal councillor Eddie Fullerton. Sinn Féin Cllr Fullerton died on May 25, 1991, after he was shot by loyalist gunmen at his home in Buncrana. He was 56 years old. Advertisement The request for a minute’s […]
Mayor’s Reception celebrates Michael Sugrue’s contribution to LUH
THE members of the Letterkenny / Milford Municipal District conferred a Mayor’s Reception in honour of Michael Sugrue held at the Public Services Centre, Letterkenny on Wednesday, May 20. The award is in recognition of Michaels outstanding contribution and tireless work as Consultant Breast and General Surgeon at Letterkenny University Hospital. Accepting the award Michael […]
No funding for traffic calming at Letterkenny business park
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THERE is no funding for traffic calming measures at Carrygally Business Park in Letterkenny, councillors have been told. The issue arose at the May meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. Fianna Fáil Cllr Donal Coyle asked the council to consider traffic calming for the business park, located near Lismonaghan. Advertisement He said there are six thriving […]