By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL-based seafood processing group Errigal Bay has been granted planning permission for the development of a factory to produce plant based products. Securing planning permission from Donegal County Council last week, the large oat-milk plant will be built on the same site as a large seafood processing facility near Meenaneary in Co. […]
New Kilmacrennan apartment must have 60-minute fire resisting wall
by Louise Doyle A 60-minute fire resisting compartment wall is to be constructed as part of planning permission granted for a change of use of a vacant dining room to apartment accommodation in Kilmacrennan. The stipulation is one of five conditions attached to planning permission for the new apartment living accommodation. Advertisement Applicant Denis Gorman lodged plans with Donegal […]
Does Donegal need affordable homes?
DONEGAL County Council are launching a survey next month to establish the demand in Donegal for affordable homes. The online survey is being carried out on behalf of the Local Authority Affordable Housing Scheme. The scheme aims to help people on moderate incomes buy new homes at an initially reduced price. New homes under this […]
Letterkenny pensioner fears carbon monoxide poisoning
By Jerome Hughes AN elderly woman living alone in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny fears she could be the victim of carbon monoxide poisoning and has accused Donegal County Council of ignoring her concerns. Approaching her 80th birthday in July, Brigid Barry’s quality of life is marred by her recent discharge from Letterkenny University Hospital, […]
Donegal County Councillor walks out of meeting in protest
COUNCILLOR Micheál Choilm mac Giolla Easbaig has walked out of today’s Donegal County Council Islands Committee meeting at Dungloe Public Services Centre in protest. Wanting to draw attention to the important issues that affect island and coastal communities, Cllr Mac Giolla Easbaig said today he felt “enough is enough”. “At the last meeting I was […]
Donegal Council needs a shake up: 100% Redress Party
Tomas Sean Devine has announced he’s seeking a seat on Donegal County Council in the June elections, running for the 100% Redress Party. The Letterkenny man, who is chairperson of the party, has described his selection as an honour. “For too long, the majority of our local councillors have been silent on the issues that matter […]
‘It’s a very lonely place to be’ – Donegal Cllr Niamh Kennedy on female representation
BY JEROME HUGHES IF we were to invoke the metaphor of a lame duck, Independent Councillor Niamh Kennedy emerges as the last woman standing within Donegal County Council. The term “lame duck” is often used in reference to retiring politicians, suggesting a decrease in their influence due to having a limited time left in office. Advertisement Sinn […]
Contractor appointed for demolition and site clearance works at ESB site
Letterkenny Municipal District Members visited the former ESB site at the Port Road on Tuesday to receive a briefing on demolition works that commenced this week. Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr Kevin Bradley welcomed the works and said: “This is an important milestone for the Letterkenny 2040 programme and will facilitate wider development of […]
Theatre groups appeal for rehearsal space
by Louise Doyle SIX local performance groups who have teamed up in a desperate bid to secure safe rehearsal space within Letterkenny’s former courthouse have made a fresh appeal. Under plans, the historic building is set to be transformed into a tourist attraction. Advertisement But local theatre and drama groups are pleading with Donegal County Council […]
Cllr Donaghey to retire from council
WITH the announcement this week that Inishowen Fianna Fáil Councillor Rena Donaghey is to step down and not contest the June local elections that leaves just one remaining female councillor standing in situ. Independent Cllr Niamh Kennedy has confirmed that she will run in June to hold her seat in Killybegs. Sinn Féin’s Cllr Marie Therese […]