Council advises of road closures and road works over coming days


DONEGAL County Council is advising of traffic management plans and road works in different locations around the county in the coming days. The council say traffic management for essential maintenance works will be in operation along the N14  along the main Letterkenny to Lifford road between the Drumoghill junction and the junction for Slievebuck.   These […]


The poor condition of Letterkenny’s roads to dominate meeting
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THE poor condition of Letterkenny’s roads and the number of potholes in the town is set to come under scrutiny. A number of motions are expected to be tabled by councillors at Tuesday’s Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting. Cllr Donal Coyle is to implore the council to hold an emergency workshop to expedite the carrying out of […]


Road closure planned in Letterkenny tomorrow 


Motorists in Letterkenny can expect some traffic delays and disruption tomorrow (Friday) as Crieve Road will be blocked for most of the day. Donegal County Council say that due to emergency road repair works, Crieve Road will be blocked from 8am through to 5pm. The council say that local traffic will be accommodated when possible.  […]


Heritage concerns prompt appeal over Raphoe development
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AN appeal has been lodged against planning permission for a new development in Raphoe, with concerns raised over heritage, landscape protection and potential impacts on the Beltany Stone Circle. Planning permission for the development at Tops Farm was given the green light by Donegal County Council. The application, submitted by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the […]


Designated routes across Donegal to be treated tonight


As temperatures drop, Donegal County Council has confirmed that all designated gritting routes will be treated from 7pm tonight, Sunday. The routes are as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta […]


House building in Letterkenny to surge in next two years


By Chris Ashmore A surge in house building is expected in Letterkenny over the next few years as planning queries and applications are now at their highest since 2021. In his report to the January meeting of Donegal County Council, Chief Executive, John McLaughlin, stated that recent trends show there has been an increase in the […]


All designated routes to be gritted tonight


As temperatures drop, Donegal County Council has confirmed that all designated gritting routes will be treated from 7pm tonight. The routes are as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East […]


Irish language requirements for Gaeltacht housing areas divides council


by Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is set to hold a special workshop to discuss Irish language requirements when it comes to planning permissions for multiple residential developments in Gaeltacht areas. The issue was raised at the January meeting of the Council by Councillor Michael McClafferty, who said that it was his understanding that current policy […]


Dog fouling clampdown is on the way


By Chris Ashmore A comprehensive countywide campaign to increase awareness of responsible dog ownership – and also to clampdown on dog fouling – is on the way, it has emerged. The news was confirmed at the January meeting of Donegal County Council following a motion from Councillor Brian Carr who had declared that not a week goes […]