by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council has granted planning permission to IDA Ireland for a development in Letterkenny. The development comprises construction of a new advanced building solution consisting of office and light industrial/production spaces and vehicular/pedestrian access. Advertisement Also included is car parking, cycle shelters, landscaping and an independent ESB substation and switch room […]
Council warn of more traffic delays ahead of further Polestar works
DONEGAL County Council has warned motorists of traffic delays as further commissioning works are set to begin at the Polestar Roundabout on Monday, November 6. These works are being carried out to improve the phasing of the lights and to address the issues encountered to date. In a statement issued today, Donegal County Council has […]
‘Someone has dropped the ball’ – Untidy areas raised by councillor
By Diarmaid Doherty A LETTERKENNY councillor has urged Donegal County Council’s roads management team not to take the eye off the ball when it comes to keeping areas of the town tidy and maintained. Cllr. Ciaran Brogan pointed to different locations in the town which need attention because of overgrown weeds and general neglect. Advertisement […]
Plans lodged for old post office in Lifford
PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council to develop office accommodation at the site of the old post office in Lifford. Ainsford Limited lodged the application for the change of use of the ground floor of the former post office building into open plan office accommodation including a canteen and toilets. The application also […]
Polestar roundabout: Council urges patience
By Diarmaid Doherty MOTORISTS have been urged to show patience as road users get used to the new layout and traffic lights at the busy Polestar Roundabout in Letterkenny. The new traffic system came into force last Tuesday and there has been criticism and frustration among road users, many of whom have been caught in […]
Rail delegation to meet with Council this week
A DELEGATION from Atlantic Rail Alliance are to meet with Donegal County Council this week. The meeting in County House, Lifford, tomorrow at 10am, is to discuss the restoration of trunk rail services to the Atlantic Rail Corridor from Derry to Foynes. The Atlantic Rail Alliance comprises rail campaigners from WURI (Donegal), The West On […]
New Gaeltacht hurling competition looking for support
An Clochán Liath CLG are looking for support from local businesses for the launch of their new hurling competition, Comortas Iománaíochta na Gaelige, which is the first competition of its kind in the country. Those organising the event are keen to see the competition eventually grow into the hurling equivalent of the hugely successful Comórtas […]
Meeting told of need for traffic calming measures at N13 junction
FURTHER calls have been made to urgently carry out traffic calming measures on the busy N13, with one local councillor claiming that “sooner or later there is going to be a head on collision there”. Cllr Donal Coyle shared many motorists’ fears with Donegal County Council’s Road and Transport division at last week’s meeting of the […]
Go-ahead for Killylastin housing development
by Louise Doyle THE green light has been given for a housing development in Killylastin, Letterkenny. Donegal County Council has granted planning permission to applicant Property Hold Limited for the development, which comprises 21 dwellings in all, including the completion of five unfinished dwelling houses. Advertisement The applicant lodged plans in May of this year seeking planning […]
Polestar traffic lights to become effective next week
By Dionne Meehan THE newly installed traffic lights at the busy Pole Star Roundabout are set to come into operation on Tuesday, October 17. The new traffic lights, which were installed in June 2023, are the result of a €200,000 project carried out by Donegal County Council. Advertisement In a statement issued on Friday, Donegal County Council urged […]