LETTERKENNY-MILFORD Municipal District Council is to seek a meeting with An Garda Síochana regarding the increasing use of e-scooters in Letterkenny and issues that have arisen. The March meeting of the local authority held on Tuesday heard that there are major concerns regarding safety, notably for pedestrians, as a result of the number of e-scooters […]
Meeting cancelled as a mark of respect following death of councillor’s mother
FOLLOWING the sad passing Cllr Michael McClafferty’s mother last night, the Glenties Municipal District meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled as a mark of respect. The meeting will now take place in two weeks’ time on Tuesday, March 25 at 11am. Bridie McClafferty, of Fanmore, Falcarragh passed away in the Lake House Nursing Home, […]
Lifford-Stranorlar councillors visit new housing estate
The Elected Members of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District had the opportunity to visit the new Social Housing Estate at Corran an Lín, Convoy, on March 3. The Council signed the contract with Meadowfield Development Limited in February 2024 for the acquisition of 24 social houses, to be delivered in 2 phases, with 11 properties forming […]
Over 1,000 applications for vacant property grant in Donegal
DONEGAL is set to benefit from close to €5 million in funding aimed at bringing vacant properties back into use, with over 1,000 applications received by the Local Authority for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants by the end of last year. Overall, since the launch of the grant in July 2022, Donegal County Council holds […]
Letterkenny councillor has major concerns over Active Travel proposals
By Chris Ashmore RADICAL plans to transform the appearance of some of Letterkenny’s busiest roads with a network of paths and cycleways could backfire, it has been claimed. Donegal County Council could spend in the region of €6 million plus on a variety of Active Travel schemes in the town. Advertisement These are designed to […]
Council of the Year award for Donegal County Council
DONEGAL County Council has won the prestigious Council of the Year Award at this year’s LAMA (Local Authority Members Association’s) All-Ireland Community and Council Awards. The LAMA Awards are the benchmark for excellence and recognise and celebrate community and councils working together. This award follows Donegal Council’s previous success at the end of 2024, winning […]
Letterkenny traffic to be discussed at consultation
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By Dionne Meehan TRAFFIC flow concerns will be to the fore at a public consultation in Letterkenny tomorrow. Residents, the public and other interested parties are being urged to attend the consultation event in The Vestry from 3pm to 7pm to share their views on Donegal County Council’s plans for two proposed developments under the Letterkenny […]
Creeslough families to challenge planning permission decision
FAMILIES affected by the Creeslough tragedy are preparing to contest Donegal County Council’s decision to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of the site of the explosion. The owners of the site, which has been cordoned off since the tragedy which claimed 10 lives on October 7, 2022 as investigations continue into the exact cause […]
Council to seek clarity on flooding issues
By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is set to contact the Office for Public Works in relation to flooding issues, including who is responsible for clearing drains. At the monthly meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Michael McBride tabled a motion calling on the local authority to work with the OPW and to “clean […]
Decision due this week on Creeslough supermarket plan
A DECISION on planning permission for a proposed new supermarket and petrol station in Creeslough is expected on Wednesday. The proposed development has been listed for decision on Wednesday on Donegal County Council’s online planning portal. A decision had initially been expected on June 12, 2024 but had been delayed after planners sought ‘further information’ from […]