Traffic set to ease as section of roadworks complete


ROADWORKS in Letterkenny that caused motorists hour-long delays and tailbacks are set to complete tomorrow (Friday).  Major surfacing works on the four-lane road between the Dry Arch and Pole Star roundabouts created havoc this  week as the outgoing route was reduced to one lane resulting in motorists being stuck in traffic for lengthy periods. One […]


Vacant buildings being reviewed for Ukrainian refugees


DONEGAL County Council is currently reviewing its stock of vacant buildings to determine if they can be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees. Every Local Authority was asked to submit a list of possible accommodation by mid-March.   Advertisement In a letter from the Department of Housing, Councils were asked to find vacant buildings within 3km […]


Council begins preparation of a new Donegal Development Plan


  Donegal County Council has commenced the preparation of a new County Donegal Development Plan for the period 2024-2030.  A Pre-Draft public consultation process has commenced and runs from Friday April 8 to Friday June 3 2022 (Inclusive).   The new development plan will set out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable […]


The Big Donegal Clean-Up returns for 2022!


THE Big Donegal Clean Up is back for the sixth year with hundreds of volunteers set to take to the highways and byways to gather litter and get the county looking clean and green for all to enjoy. This campaign sees the Council supporting individuals, groups, businesses and organisations in arranging their own clean-ups.  The […]


Reconvened Council meeting to be held today


THE reconvened Council meeting is set to be held today at 2pm in the Aura Leisure Centre, Letterkenny. Last Monday, Donegal County Council’s monthly meeting was once again adjourned amid a Garda investigation following a number of incidents at the Aura Leisure Centre. The meeting was adjourned until today Wednesday, April 6 at 2pm. Gardai […]


Public invited to help shape the future of Dungloe


A public consultation has been opened for people to give their the views  on the Draft of the Clochán Liath (Dungloe) Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan. The Draft Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan will be on public display from today Tuesday April 5 until Tuesday May 2 2022 and the public are invited to have […]


Councils join forces to celebrate the ‘Best of the North West’


The Best of the North West will be showcased widely over the coming weeks as part of an exciting new collaborative tourism campaign launched by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council, working in partnership with Visit Derry and Donegal Tourism CLG. The £90,000 domestic marketing initiative will shine a light on […]


Homeowners granted permission to demolish ‘mica’ homes


FOUR applicants in Donegal have been granted planning permission to demolish and rebuild their mica affected homes.  The homeowners applied to Donegal County Council in January 2022 to have their homes demolished and a replacement dwelling built on the same site. One homeowner lodged the application for a dwelling in Monfad, Newtowncunningham on January 12 […]


New social housing development on the way for Letterkenny


DONEGAL County Council has been granted approval for a social housing development in Letterkenny. Thirty four homes are to be built at Oran Hill between the Mountain Top and Letterkenny University Hospital. The proposed project will consist of 22 two-bedroom houses, eight one-bedroom apartments and four three-bedroom properties. The Department of Housing has given the […]