By Dionne Meehan KILLYGORDON National School is preparing to celebrate their 60th anniversary by hosting a number of fundraising events in aid of a sensory room and a car park. Situated on Killygordon Main Street, for years parents have had difficulty dropping their children to school due to the lack of parking spaces. Advertisement Despite […]
Council announces details of road closures in Letterkenny
MOTORISTS are being advised of a number of road closures across Letterkenny in the coming weeks. The L-1054 Lismonaghan Road, the L-1094 Cullion Road and the L-114 Drumany Road in Letterkenny will be closed from May 27 to May 31, and again June 4 and June 5. The roads will not be closed simultaneously, and there will […]
COMMENT: Time to do something about overfilled bins in our towns and villages
By Sabrina Sweeney The sight of cans, bottles and plastic bags full of waste dumped in fields and along country verges is an ongoing problem in Donegal. It’s not just recreational rubbish; big items such as microwaves, toasters and mattresses can often be seen strewn over the beautiful landscape. Advertisement Even at the Bring Bank […]
Improvement works swing into action at pier
WORK has now commenced in earnest for the €4.6 million refurbishment of Rathmullan Pier with contractors, Donegal County Council and the local community group working together to ensure minimal disruption for visitors and locals in the seaside village. This week boats tied up to the pontoon, which connects to the pier, were lifted out of […]
Donegal County Council to host jobs fair in London
A NUMBER of Donegal based businesses are set to take part in the Donegal Jobs Fair at the London Irish Centre in Camden, London next month. Aiming to promote jobs and career opportunities across several sectors including Tech, Engineering, Construction, Maritime and Healthcare, the fair will take place on May 16 from 5pm and will specifically […]
Aibhlinn Gallagher wins Primary Schools Road Safety Art competition
The Donegal Road Safety Working Group, Finn Harps Football Club & iMotors have announced the winners of the Primary School Road Safety Art Competition. This year once again many excellent drawings were submitted, and the competition continues to be popular with primary school children in Donegal. The overall winner was Aibhlinn Gallagher, Murroe National School, […]
A familiar face retires from Donegal County Council after 43 years
By Dionne Meehan A LONG-SERVING member of staff has retired from Donegal County Council after a whopping 43 years of service. Beginning his career with the council in 1981, Jim McLaughlin (‘Widaw’) worked in Lifford as a Civil Engineering Technician. Advertisement Blessed with the opportunity to study while he worked, Jim gained his Civil Engineering […]
Vacant and Derelict Properties – Information Events
Donegal County Council is holding information events to provide information on the supports available to refurbish Vacant and Derelict properties. Please come along and find out further information on the following supports – no appointments are needed: Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme Advertisement Grants up to €84,000 available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties that […]
Three Trees to Carndonagh Public Consultation
DONEGAL County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland invite residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to participate in the first non-statutory public consultation for the Three Trees to Carndonagh Greenway Project. The project is currently at Phase 1 (Concept & Feasibility), which includes the identification of a […]
Fianna Fáil selects Cllr McGowan to run yet again
Fianna Fáil Cllr Patrick McGowan has been selected to contest the June elections in the Lifford Stranorlar Local Electoral Area. The party held its selection convention in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey, last night. This will be Cllr McGowan’s 6th consecutive local election campaign. Fianna Fáil stalwarts, Minister Charlie McConalogue, Senator Niall Blaney, Cllr Gerry […]