THE possible development of a Blueway along the Finn and Foyle waterways is to be explored by Donegal County Council with one local councillor saying the benefits for business and local tourism would be huge. Cllr. Patrick McGowan wants a co-ordinated plan put together to look at the potential for a Blueway along the two […]
Call for Council to address problem of overgrown hedges
By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal councillor says the time has come for the council to review its hedge cutting policy to address once and for all the challenges facing motorists and pedestrians on many of our roads and footpaths at this time of the year. Cllr Patrick McGowan said the growth of grass verges and […]
Days of broadband outages reported in the Lifford area
CONCERNS have been raised about broadband quality in Lifford following days of ‘significant outages’. The issue was raised at the recent meeting of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District on Monday. Cllr Gary Doherty questioned if the Council was able to report the issues to the provider as the outages ‘are unacceptable.’ He said: “There have been significant […]
Cllr Liam doherty elected as Cathaoirleach of Lifford Stranorlar MD
COUNCILLOR Liam Doherty has been named as the new Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District. The convoy man has taken over the position from Killygordon Councillor Patrick McGowan. Cllr McGowan was elected as the Leas-Cathaoirleach of the District. The election took place this morning during the MD’s AGM.
‘Significant progress’ on Finn Harps’ new stadium
SIGNIFICANT progress has been made on the new stadium project for Finn Harps Football Club stadium. The Department of Sport is in a position to enter a provisional grant Grant Agreement with the club to build a state of the art stadium in Stranorlar with a capacity of 5,500. This follows earlier news that the […]
Work to get underway soon on Arbatt Bridge
BY DIONNE MEEHAN STRUCTURAL works are to begin on the Arbatt Bridge in Cloghan this July following a year-long closure. The bridge, situated on a secondary link road, had to be immediately closed last February due to a partial bridge collapse. Donegal County Council successfully secured €70,000 from the Department of Transport for the repair […]