At a special plenary housing meeting held today, Donegal County Council outlined significant progress and future plans regarding the county’s housing strategy. The meeting focused on multiple housing capital updates and specifically highlighted the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme, a key initiative that is helping to tackle vacant properties and dereliction throughout Donegal. Donegal is […]
Community meeting called to protect beloved Ballyraine Oak Tree
A campaign to save a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree in Ballyraine, Letterkenny, is gaining traction, with a key meeting organised to raise awareness and gather support. The historic tree, which has stood as a local landmark for nearly a century, faces removal due to planned development in the area. Local resident Pauric Shevlin has launched […]
Donegal people asked to share memories and photographs for Scotland exhibition
A UNIQUE opportunity is being offered to families and individuals from County Donegal who have a connection with Scotland. Donegal County Council is working on a major exhibition to capture and celebrate the working experiences of Donegal people in Scotland between 1940 and 1990. The council is seeking photographs, stories, and memories to include in […]
Donegal Council retains 15% LPT rate after heated debate
At a recent meeting of the Donegal County Council, members debated the future of the Local Property Tax (LPT) rate, which has been set at 15% above the baseline since 2020. The council faced three proposals: to maintain the current 15% increase, reduce it by 15%, or return it to the baseline. The first proposal, […]
Petition launched to save Oak tree
By Tara McCormack A campaign to save a 90-year-old oak tree in Letterkenny has moved up a gear with the launch of a petition calling on Donegal County Council to halt plans to cut down the tree. The petition – named ‘Stop the Removal of the Historic Sessile Oak Tree in Ballyraine’ – aims to […]
Extended roadworks to hit Buncrana road for ten nights
Drivers in Buncrana are being advised to plan ahead as major roadworks will take place on Cockhill Road from October 1st to 11th, 2024. Northstone, the construction company overseeing the project, will be carrying out the works between 7 PM and 7 AM each day. The night-time schedule is aimed at minimising disruption during peak […]
Tomorrow is #LoveDonegal Day: Donegal News encourages you to help break the internet
By Tara McCormack #LOVEDONEGAL Day is fast approaching and it’s that time of year when those with a connection to Donegal, no matter where in the world they find themselves, come together to shout their love for this magical county. And while I’ve only recently become one of Donegal’s newest residents, I’m already more than ready […]
Council to chop down ancient oak despite residents’ pleas
by Dionne Meehan DONEGAL County Council has confirmed it is forging ahead with plans to chop down a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree in Ballyraine, despite residents’ desperate pleas. The tree, located between the entrances to Ballyraine Park and Orchard Grove, is due to be removed to make way for a new cycle path, which is part of […]
Concern over proposals to knock down oak tree
By Dionne Meehan RESIDENTS in the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny are pleading with Donegal County Council to rethink their decision to chop down a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree to make way for a new cycle path. Work recently commenced on the new greenway cycle path which is part of the Letterkenny Active Travel Project. Advertisement […]
Donegal Collies in search of their forever families
Donegal County Council is making an urgent appeal to the community in search of new homes for three Collies. In a heartfelt social media post, the Council highlighted three dogs, each in need of a loving family and a stable environment. Among those seeking a new home is a male Collie, estimated to be between […]