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 […]
DCC awards contract for 43-unit social housing development in Dungloe
Donegal County Council has awarded the construction contract for a significant social housing project at Chapel Road, Dungloe. Following a competitive tendering process, the contract has been secured by Ballybofey-based John O’Donnell Construction Ltd. The new development will consist of 43 housing units, designed by the Council’s in-house architectural team. Advertisement This project has been […]
Donegal County Council urges the public to dispose of waste responsibly
DONEGAL County Council has reminded the public that burning domestic, industrial, agricultural and construction waste is an offence. This reminder comes after a farmer was prosecuted by Waterford City and County Council for the illegal disposal of waste by burning on Monday, September 2. The farmer was convicted and fined a total of €4,450 at […]