Donegal County Library Service is gearing up for National Public Libraries Day on Saturday, 28th September 2024, encouraging locals to Take a Closer Look at the free resources and services available at their libraries. With Central Library in Letterkenny, Buncrana Community Library, Bundoran Community Library, Carndonagh Community Library, and Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann all taking […]
Cllr Donaghey to retire from council
WITH the announcement this week that Inishowen Fianna Fáil Councillor Rena Donaghey is to step down and not contest the June local elections that leaves just one remaining female councillor standing in situ. Independent Cllr Niamh Kennedy has confirmed that she will run in June to hold her seat in Killybegs. Sinn Féin’s Cllr Marie Therese […]
Donegal Local Community Development Committee to host public consultation events across the county
DONEGAL Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) will host a number of public consultation events across the county providing an opportunity for local people to input into the Local Economic and Community Plan 2023 -2029, the new LEADER Local Development Strategy 2023-2027 and the PEACEPLUS programme. The public consultations will commence the week of May 22. […]
Funding applications invited under Community Recognition Fund
Donegal County Council and the Donegal Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) are inviting Expressions of Interest from Community groups in County Donegal for funding under the Communities Recognition Fund for Capital Projects. The allocation to County Donegal is €3,114,395. This Fund aims to support the development of community infrastructure and facilities in recognition of the […]
20 Donegal children waiting on Spina Bifida appointment
THE ongoing delay in appointments for 20 Donegal children who have been diagnosed with Spina Bifida has been branded as ‘pure negligence’ amid fears that children are deteriorating at a rapid rate. Twenty children in Donegal who have been diagnosed with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus are currently waiting at least 18 months for an appointment, […]
Sixteen candidates in battle for five seats in Donegal
IT’S all about the numbers. Sixteen candidates, five seats and just over two weeks left for canvassers to persuade voters in Donegal