Donegal County Council has confirmed that grant payments of the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme have now exceeded €1.3m, which represents 28 homes being brought back into use. Since the scheme opened in July 2022, 772 applications have been received to refurbish vacant properties. To date, 500 of these have been approved for grant support, […]
‘Why are we not voting for female candidates?’ – Cllr Niamh Kennedy
BY JEROME HUGHES THE Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council is raising the difficult question of why the electorate is choosing not to vote for female candidates at election time. Cllr Niamh Kennedy recently became only the fourth woman to be elected Chairperson of Donegal County Council in the local authority’s 125 history, and the first […]
Guesthouse plans for Letterkenny refused by council
by Louise Doyle GUESTHOUSE plans for Letterkenny have been refused by Donegal County Council on the grounds that it would have an ‘unacceptably detrimental impact’ on the residential area. Applicant MCT Efficient Developments Limited lodged plans for retention permission in May 2023 for renovation works to convert two dwelling houses into one and change its use from […]
Council spends €25,000 on ‘watching brief’
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council has spent almost €25,000 on a Dublin-based solicitor who had been keeping a ‘watching brief’ on legal proceedings against a local councillor, we can reveal. Information released to the Donegal News through a request under the Freedom of Information Act shows Donegal County Council has paid €24, 848.50 on attendances […]
The Diamond reopens in Donegal town ahead of festival
THE Diamond in Donegal town is set to reopen to the public today following an extensive regeneration project. This is a partial reopening as there remains one small section of paving to be completed next month. A statement from Donegal County Council outlines: Advertisement “The project has seen the refurbishment of the iconic Diamond area […]
Donegal celebrates high quality of living on 5th July
DO you enjoy leisure activities in Donegal such as walking in the many parks, participating in arts, culture and heritage events, taking in the beauty of the beaches, waterways and appreciating the local environment around you? The 5th July this year marks a celebration of these amenities as Donegal County Council will profile the wonderful […]
Portsalon Pier set to reopen next Friday
by Kate Heaney PORTSALON Pier is to reopen to the public and boat users from next Friday, Donegal County Council has confirmed to the Donegal News this week. Work to restore and refurbish the pier began in July last year after a severe winter storm saw it fall into serious disrepair. It has not been […]
Cllr McBrearty asks to be arrested at County House
THERE was considerable drama on the sidelines of Donegal County Council’s Annual General Meeting this afternoon which culminated in Raphoe-based Cllr Frank McBrearty asking two Garda Detectives to arrest him. Earlier, proceedings at the AGM were adjourned twice, the second time after Cllr McBrearty accused the new Cathaoirleach of the council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy, of […]
Donegal roadworks alert for next week
DONEGAL County Council has issued a roadworks alert that may impact motorists in the Kiltoy Road, Ramelton Road, and Aughaninshin Abbey areas. On Monday, resurfacing works will be start on the L-1134-1 Kiltoy Road. The extent of the surfacing works is from the R245 Ramelton Road to the turn off for Aughaninshin Abbey. Phase 1 – […]
‘Bridging Borders, Embracing Diversity’
AS part of the Cruinniú na nÓg & Shared Island, Donegal County Council partnered with Scoil Cholmcille and Eglington primary schools to deliver a cross-border, cross-community multi-cultural Arts and Cultural Diversity project. The ‘Bridging Borders, Embracing Diversity’ project aims establishes a cross-border, cross-community arts and cultural diversity programme for two primary schools—one in Donegal and […]