As of the end of 2025, a total of 86 adults have accessed the new enhanced emergency homeless accommodation in hostels in Bundoran and Letterkenny, with 16 currently availing of the service. Seven families have also used the homeless shelters during this period, with two still availing of the accommodation. These centres, which opened in April […]
Donegal’s Christmas tree recycling campaign celebrated as huge success
DONEGAL County Council’s natural Christmas tree recycling campaign has been declared a huge success after another busy festive season. At the end of December, the council announced the return of the innovative scheme, partnering with the Loughs Agency to enhance local rivers and waterways by repurposing old, natural Christmas trees. Residents of the county were […]
€22.4 million paid to Donegal property owners under refurbishment scheme
A TOTAL of €22.4 million has been paid out to property owners in Donegal under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant since it was initiated in 2022. Data released by the Department of Housing shows that in the last quarter of 2025 €4,394,907 was issued in total grants to homeowners upon the successful completion of works. During […]
Progress on social housing projects in Milford, Fanad and Kilmacrennan welcomed
CLLR Declan Meehan has welcomed updated timelines on a number of social housing developments across the Milford Electoral Area. It follows information provided to him in response to a written question at this month’s Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting. Providing an update, the Council confirmed that works have now commenced on 10 social housing units in […]
Flooding issues on busy road ‘a hazard for motorists’
URGENT calls have been made to address flooding on a section of the N15 between Liscooley and Castlefin after a councillor warned it is an ‘accident waiting to happen’. The stretch of road, which is situated at Tinney’s Gatehouse, is often forced to narrow to a single lane after heavy rainfall due to flooding. Speaking at […]
Delays in emptying bottle banks spark concern
By Dionne Meehan CONCERNS have been raised over delays in emptying bottle banks in East Donegal following a ‘particularly difficult’ festive period. Over the Christmas season, some bottle banks were so full that members of the public left empty bottles, cardboard and plastic at bottle bank sites. Advertisement Cllr Patrick McGowan highlighted the issue at […]
Donegal shines again with #BuyDonegal initiative
THIS year’s #BuyDonegal campaign has once again demonstrated the incredible strength of community spirit and local pride. It showcased Donegal’s outstanding businesses and unique offerings to a global audience, reaffirming Donegal as a hub of creativity and business. Launched in the lead-up to Christmas, the #BuyDonegal initiative by Donegal County Council’s Economic Development Division has […]
Musicians from across all communities unite through PEACEPLUS
MUSICIANS from across all communities will collaborate, create, and connect through a dedicated music production initiative, as Póca Productions, in association with the Regional Cultural Centre and Donegal County Council’s PEACEPLUS Partnership, celebrate the official launch of the Turn Up the Volume for Equality Countywide Programme. Turn Up the Volume for Equality is about bringing […]
Council’s gritting service will be deployed tonight
BRACE yourselves for another cold night with temperatures set to drop below freezing in many parts of the county. Donegal County Council has confirmed that its gritting service will be treating designated routes tonight from 9pm. The gritters will be deployed again on Tuesday morning from 6am. Advertisement It has been a day of much […]
Anger after numerous dog waste bags left on top of bin at Glencar Park
Numerous bags of dog waste have been left on top of a bin this afternoon in a Letterkenny park. The image, shared to us by a reader, shows the bags on top of the bin in Glencar Park, indicating that the bin is full. However, over the last number of years Donegal County Council has distributed […]