A LOCAL councillor has described the recent closure of the Donegal ISPCA Animal Rehabilitation Centre as a “serious setback for animal welfare”. The Letterkenny rehabilitation centre, which cared for thousands of animals over the past seven years, closed its doors in early September. At Monday’s Plenary Meeting of Donegal County Council, Cllr Noel Jordan urged […]
Council responds on use of purchasing cards by staff
By Chris Ashmore SENIOR Donegal County Council figures have defended the local authority’s use of purchasing cards in light of some media reports that cast the Council in a bad light. Raising the matter at a plenary meeting of the Council in Lifford this week, Chief Executive Officer John McLaughlin expressed his satisfaction with the […]
Letterkenny gas substation plans close to national school appealed
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by Louise Doyle PLANS for a gas substation close to Lurgybrack National School given the green light by Donegal County Council have been appealed to An Cóimisiún Pleanála by a resident, on the grounds of the potential impact she says the development will have on children, farming operations and the environment. Donegal County Council granted planning […]
Ní Ghlacáin to MC next month’s Tip O’Neill Awards
THE organisers of the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards have announced that broadcaster, musician and academic Doireann Ní Ghlacáin will act as Master of Ceremonies at this year’s awards which are taking place in Buncrana next month. Celebrating its legacy as one of Ireland’s most distinguished Diaspora events, the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards honour individuals […]
Busy Letterkenny road will be closed to traffic on Saturday
The busy Windy Hall road in Letterkenny will be closed for most of Saturday. Donegal County Council say the Windy Hall Road from Long Lane to Kilmacrennan Road will be blocked on Saturday, September 20 from 8am to 5pm. The council say local traffic will be accommodated where possible.
Disappointment at slow progress of St. Eunan’s College extension plans
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LETTERKENNY-MILFORD Municipal District Council is set to write to the Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee in relation to the on-going saga regarding plans for a €30 million-plus major extension at St. Eunan’s College in the town. Since 1999, there have been more than a dozen plans to develop the college with a view to […]
Motorists warned of traffic tailbacks on dual carriageway
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by Louise Doyle MOTORISTS are being urged to leave extra time for their journey if travelling on the inbound lane of the dual carriageway in Letterkenny this evening as maintenance works continue. There were long tailbacks on Tuesday evening and yesterday as Donegal County Council carried out essential maintenance works on the N13 Dual Carriageway between the Dry […]
HSE appointments cancelled in Derrybeg due to flooding
Clinics and appointments scheduled in the Derrybeg Health Centre today are cancelled as the area in inaccessible due to flooding. “All Public Health Nurse and Community Intervention Team appointments have been cancelled today,” a spokesperson for the HSE said. This morning the Donegal News reported that parts of Gaoth Dobhair were hit by serious flooding […]
Virtual power plant at former army barracks
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By Róise Collins A VIRTUAL power plant has begun operating at the former army barracks in Lifford, offering energy resilience to Donegal County Council’s headquarters. The €1.5 million pilot initiative, funded under Interreg, works by connecting multiple small energy systems and operating them as a utility-scale power station to balance electricity demand and production locally. […]
Culture Night ’25: A celebration of arts, heritage and community
Donegal County Council Culture Division presents its 17th annual programme of events for Culture Night, the all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity, and the arts. Taking place on Friday, September 19, , Culture Night is “One Night For All” with events taking place across the county. Commenting on this year’s event, Donegal County Council […]