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 […]
Shawn Cuddy honoured by Donegal County Council
Country music star Shawn Cuddy has been presented with a prestigious ‘Civil Honour’ certificate at a reception in the chamber of Donegal County Council. Organised by members of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District, the reception on Tuesday was held in recognition of Shawn’s tremendous act of kindness, through his entertaining performances, to those residing in Donegal […]
Donegal County Council wants to hear from rope thatchers
Have you got experience of rope thatching or of growing materials for thatching? If you do, Donegal County Council would like to hear from you. The council’s Donegal is open until Friday, March 8 and the implementation of the scheme over the past five years has highlighted the shortage of rope thatchers and the availability […]
Donegal County Council wins major award for beach accessibility project
Donegal County Council has been honoured with the prestigious All Ireland Community and Council LAMA Award for its project, ‘A Vision for Gold Standard Beach Accessibility’. The council has overseen major accessibility improvements at a host of popular beaches in the county, providing beach wheelchairs, mobility walkers and boardwalks at various locations. The council’s Chief […]
90-year-old heading up campaign to repair dangerous footpath
BY JEROME HUGHES EFFORTS to repair a dangerous footpath outside St. Conal’s Church in Doochary are intensifying as the community rallies behind 90-year-old campaigner, Mary Kelly. Local residents claim the footpath has gone without resurfacing for three decades, and within the past two years, a pensioner needed hospital care after tripping on the path. Advertisement […]
A number of Donegal roads to be gritted this evening
Motorists are being advised that a nunber of routes across Donegal will be gritted from 7pm.