Need for ‘balanced’ development in Letterkenny highlighted


By Naomi Hamilton O’Donnell THE need for increased development on the southern side of Letterkenny was highlighted at Monday’s special plenary meeting of Donegal County Council. A series of proposed variations to the County Development Plan 2024-2030 were presented from each municipal district. Advertisement During the discussions, councillors from the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District highlighted the […]

Plans to start work on new-look Market Square hit with more delays


By Chris Ashmore NO time frame is being given regarding plans for a new-look Market Square in the heart of Letterkenny – despite the fact that a winning design was chosen back in 2021. Councillors were informed this week that Donegal County Council is currently “awaiting approval” from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage […]

Council passes vote of no confidence in Bord Bia chairman


By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council has passed a vote of no confidence in the Chairman of Bord Bia, Larry Murrin. This follows a motion introduced by Cllr Michael McBride at the March plenary meeting of the local authority. Advertisement Mr Murrin, who is also Chief Executive of Dawn Farms, has been the subject of […]

Council queried on how staff can deal with far-right groups
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by Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council does not provide training that targets or categorises specific political ideologies or movements, Councillor Michéal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig has been informed. The response came to a written question submitted by the Gaeltacht-based councillor who has asked whether measures are currently in place, or are planned, to provide anti-fascistracist […]

Donegal councillor’s motion for flights to be restored passes


Sinn Féin Councillor for the Glenties MD, Cllr John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh, has had his motion passed at a Donegal County Council in Lifford today. The motion called for the council to write to the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, insisting that the midday flight between Donegal and Dublin be restored and that the plane be […]

Call for parking spaces in Milford


Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council is being asked to secure funding this year for the development of Council-owned land on Kilmacrennan Road, Milford. Cllr Declan Meehan wants the council to provide for much-needed parking spaces in that area, and to address ongoing congestion and illegal parking issues. In response to his motion, Cllr Meehan was told […]

900 trees handed out to groups throughout Donegal


ALMOST 900 trees have been handed out to groups throughout Donegal. Donegal County Council distributed the trees at an event at St. Eunan’s GAA in Letterkenny on Friday. The event, delivered in collaboration with the Burrenbeo Trust through the Hare’s Corner Project, provided a major boost for biodiversity action across the county. Advertisement Almost 9,000 […]

Council should remove roundabout at new Dunnes Stores – meeting told


By Chris Ashmore A LOCAL councillor has suggested that the time has come to look at the possibility of “taking out” the roundabout beside the ‘new’ Dunnes Stores at Letterkenny Retail Park as part of renewed efforts to alleviate the town’s traffic problems. Cllr Tómas Seán Devine believes that the traffic lights at the ‘new’ […]

Council and gardaí discuss Christmas policing plan


POLICING plans in the run up to the festive season were on the agenda during a meeting of council members and An Garda Síochána today. Discussions focused on measures to support both the daytime and night-time economies at this crucial time of year for businesses. Councillor Ciaran Brogan, Mayor of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District, described Letterkenny as the “driving force” of […]