By Dionne Meehan LOCALS were invited to voice their opinions on the future of the former Letterkenny Courthouse at a drop-in event held in the town this week. Invited by Donegal County Council, the public had the chance to get involved in developing the future plans for the old courthouse on Justice Walsh Road, as […]
Significant strides made in campaign to stop evictions
by Louise Doyle A CAMPAIGN to stop 19 families being evicted from their homes in Letterkenny has made significant progress. Families of the Forest Ballymacool were dealt a devastating blow in October when they served eviction notices. The families were informed their homes were being put up for sale by their landlord, a move that would leave them homeless. […]
Donegal county councillor to lead election poster free campaign
By Dionne Meehan INDEPENDENT Councillor Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig has announced that he will contest this year’s local elections without the use of election posters. Making the decision to run his campaign without posters, Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig told the Donegal News that it is something he believes the community prefers. Advertisement “They find […]
Road works to take place on Lisnennan Road
DONEGAL County Council has advised that road works are due to take place on the Lisnennan Road in Letterkenny next week. “We will have traffic management in place on Wednesday 24th January weather permitting due to road repair works. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused during this date,” a spokesperson said.
Plans lodged for coffee and bistro shop in town
PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council for a bistro and coffee shop in Letterkenny. Applicant Ballyshannon Retail Limited have submitted proposals seeking planning permission for the erection of a new two-and-a-half storey building comprising a new bistro, coffee shop and deli shop area at Slate Row. The proposed plans also comprise the demolition of […]
Go-ahead for funpark after appeal over concerns
by Louise Doyle AN Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for a waterpark and funfair in Donegal following a third party appeal citing visual impact and traffic concerns. Donegal County Council had given the go-ahead for the development, which also includes amusement rides and slides, at the Astoria Ballroom, Astoria Road and Atlantic Way in Bundoran to applicant T Wilmot & Sons […]
Nineteen quarry cases at prosecution stage: Council
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council says 19 cases against local quarries are at prosecution stage or already in court. In the wake of the defective block scandal the local authority commenced a review of the 187 quarries registered with it since 2012. Advertisement During the course of its investigations, a further 42 cases had to be opened. […]
Drop-in event to have your say on old Letterkenny courthouse
PEOPLE are being encouraged to attend a drop-in event to have their say on the future of the former Letterkenny Courthouse. Donegal County Council is inviting the public to get involved in developing the future plans for the old courthouse in Letterkenny, Justice Walsh Road, as an exciting tourist attraction by coming along to a drop-in […]
Zero dog fouling fines issued by Donegal County Council
DONEGAL County Council did not issue a single dog fouling fine in a 10 month period. Information obtained under the Freedom of Information Act shows the local authority failed to hand out even a single fine for dog fouling offences between January and October, 2023. Data from Vision Ireland, previously the National Council for the […]
Donegal County Council attends launch of Tourism Ireland’s 2024 marketing plan
Tourism Ireland has launched details of its marketing strategy and plan to promote Ireland overseas in 2024, at an event attended by Tourism Minister Catherine Martin and around 550 tourism industry leaders from around the country – including Donegal County Council. Tourism Ireland aims to increase the overall economic value of overseas tourism to […]