The people of Donegal are being urged to stand in solidarity with mica affected homeowners today and join a protest at Council offices in Lifford. Lisa Hone, Chair of Mica Action Group, said it is imperative to put pressure on the Council, to make sure affected homeowners’ voices are heard. “We are urging the Council […]
Detailed history of County Council charted in new book
A new book chronicling the history of Donegal County Council will be launched tomorrow. The publication is the work of retired teacher and guidance counsellor Vincent Breslin. Vincent is the son of Cormac Breslin, a former Fianna Fáil politician who served as a TD from 1937 to 1977 and as Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann from 1967 to […]
Council passes €175m Budget for 2023
Yesterday Donegal County Council passed its revenue budget for 2023. The total expenditure forecast for next year is €175,555,907. This equals €480,975 daily expenditure or €1,056 council expenditure per citizen. The meeting heard that the cost increases experienced in the previous two years during the Covid pandemic did not ease and instead have worsened. Advertisement […]
Councillor Ian McGarvey announces plan to retire
COUNCILLOR Ian McGarvey has announced his intention to retire from politics. The 92-year-old has spoken to Donegal County Council officials and informed them of his impending departure. Confirming his plans to stand down, Ireland’s oldest serving public representative told the Donegal News yesterday, “The notice I have given is that in the near future I am […]
Road Safety Road Show returns to Letterkenny
To date in 2022, 5 people have tragically lost their lives on Donegal roads.
County Council rejects development at Rosemount
DONEGAL County Council has refused planning permission for 17 apartments in Letterkenny on the grounds of “over-development” and “excessive density beyond the site’s capacity”. Applicant, Millennium Unit Trust 105 submitted proposals to Donegal County Council in July for the construction of the new dwellings in Rosemount Lane. The proposed development included the demolition of two […]
Donegal Inspires Creative Women of the World
Donegal County Council has joined forces with AwakenHub to host a unique online event on how Donegal is inspiring creative women of the world on Thursday, September 22. This event is being hosted as part of Donegal Connect and will feature well known producer, Moya Doherty. Moya is one of this years recipients of the […]
Improved safety measures at two Letterkenny schools
IMPROVED safety measures close to two Letterkenny schools are in place. Concerns had been raised that hedging along the one-way system between Scoil Cholmcille NS and the gates of Loreto were blocking the views of motorists and pedestrians. Councillor Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly approached Donegal County Council’s roads supervisor about the concerns. Advertisement Speaking to the […]
Councillor questions plans to cut speed limit
A Letterkenny councillor says he is unsure whether plans to reduce the speed limit on the Four Lane Road are workable. A public consultation is ongoing into proposals to drop the maximum permitted speed from 100kph to 60kph. At the moment, with work ongoing, the speed limit is 50kph. Construction on the new road layout […]
‘Columbarium’ to be developed at Ards
Cremated remains are to have a permanent place of rest at Ards Friary. Donegal County Council has granted planning permission for a columbarium following an application by the Capuchin Friars. A survey by planners found that it will pose no threat to the local landscape. Advertisement A columbarium is a collection of niches designed to house a […]