Housing is the biggest issue that is facing Donegal, claim councillors


THE ongoing housing crisis in Donegal dominated the recent council meeting as the biggest issue facing the county. At the plenary meeting of Donegal County Council in Lifford on Monday, two motions prompted a wider discussion among councillors on the housing issues facing the county and the impact they are having on residents. The discussion began […]

Landowners leaving hedge cutting duties to the council -claim


By Emma Ryan CONCERNS have been raised over road safety in some areas where overgrown hedges had been creating hazardous conditions during the summer months. During the summer, there was numerous reports of overgrown hedges making roads narrow, obstructing vision and causing dangerous conditions for motorists, particularly along the Wild Atlantic Way. Advertisement The cutting of trees […]

Milford homes left without broadband due to overgrown trees


A HOUSING estate in Milford has been left without broadband due to a large section of trees blocking their connection access. A section of overgrown trees at the front of Moyle View housing estate in Milford has resulted in the houses being unable to get connected to fibre broadband as the contractors are unable to complete the […]

Councillors paid over €1.4m wages and expenses in 2022


DONEGAL County Councillors have seen a substantial increase in their salaries having benefited from the first full year of their increased representational payment of almost €10,000. The cost of the 37 councillors in 2022 was €1,470,538 compared with €1.2 million in 2021 including salaries and expenses. Those 37 councillors elected to the local authority in 2019 were […]

Bins ‘overflowing’ at Rathmullan beach


A REVIEW of how litter generated at the car park at Rathmullan beach is managed is to be undertaken by Donegal County Council after officials were told the bins at the location are ‘not fit for purpose’. Cllr Pauric McGarvey raised the issue at a Council meeting this week when he said the bins are unable to cope […]

Contracts signed for major Regeneration Project in Letterkenny


Contracts for the design and development of the Letterkenny 2040 Strategic Urban Regeneration Site which will include the new Alpha Innovation Centre and Beta Business Centre have been signed. Donegal 2040 DAC, in partnership with Donegal County Council, have signed a contract with Vincent Hannon Architects for the development of this major regeneration project in […]

Cathaoirleach launches new code for campers in Donegal


Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Liam Blaney, has launched a new code of conduct that asks campers to plan ahead, book ahead and to be mindful of their surroundings as they travel through the county this summer. The new code will help campers enjoy their visit to Donegal while at the same time protecting […]

Milford bakery buildings put up for sale


THE former Milford bakery premises has been put up for sale. The buildings and adjoining land at Urbalshinny have been placed on the open market with an asking price of €175,000. Built in 1936 by Jeremiah Shiels, the bakery was once one of the area’s principal employers. It closed some years ago however and there […]