DONEGAL County Council has carried out a testing campaign of coal products to ensure compliance with the smoky coal ban. In recent weeks there have been spikes in air pollution in the Letterkenny area following a drop in temperatures combined with foggy conditions. A spokesperson for the local authority said the Council’s environment section has […]
Council confirms garda investigation
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By Diarmaid Doherty DONEGAL County Council has confirmed that it is co-operating fully with Gardaí as part of an investigation into allegations of corruption within the council. The claims of corruption relate to the purchase by the council of five houses in Buncrana containing defective concrete blocks in March 2021. Advertisement The allegations were made […]
Donegal routes to be gritted this evening
Donegal County Council have announced that roads are to be gritted tonight. The following routes will be gritted from 8PM on Thu. 16/11: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 12: […]
School fears over tele mast go-ahead
by Louise Doyle THE Board of Management of a Castlefinn school has said the community feels “betrayed” by Donegal County Council after it granted planning permission for a telecommunications mast metres from the building. Those at the helm of St Mary’s National School have lodged an objection to the go-ahead, warning that numerous families have informed them […]
Donegal routes to be gritted this evening
Donegal County Council have announced that roads are to be gritted tonight. The following routes will be gritted from 6pm tonight, Thursday, November 9. 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 12: Binswilly 13: Stranorlar […]
Donegal honoured with top Global Destination Award by Lonely Planet
DONEGAL, Ireland’s hidden gem, has been recognised by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s top travel destinations, further solidifying its global appeal. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Martin Harley accepted the official Lonely Planet award on Monday, November 6, at the World Travel Market in London. This prestigious event is recognised as a […]
Letterkenny Rotary Club’s Annual School Bikes Africa Appeal
Donegal County Council is pleased to be supporting and promoting Letterkenny Rotary Club’s annual School Bikes Africa Appeal in conjunction with Donegal County Council and Bryson Recycling. As always, bicycles suitable for refurbishing should be strong and sturdy, mountain bike style, have minimum 24” wheel size and mountain bike type tyres. Racer style bikes are […]
Hundreds turn out to celebrate Red Hugh’s birthday
by Kate Heaney HUNDREDS of people turned out to mark the 451st birthday of Donegal’s last great chieftain, Red Hugh O’Donnell at the weekend. Visiting his former home in Mongalvin Castle and enjoying craic agus ceol, those in attendance also heard lectures on the historic importance of the O’Donnell family through time. Advertisement Organiser Eddie […]
IDA granted planning for Letterkenny development
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council has granted planning permission to IDA Ireland for a development in Letterkenny. The development comprises construction of a new advanced building solution consisting of office and light industrial/production spaces and vehicular/pedestrian access. Advertisement Also included is car parking, cycle shelters, landscaping and an independent ESB substation and switch room […]
Council warn of more traffic delays ahead of further Polestar works
DONEGAL County Council has warned motorists of traffic delays as further commissioning works are set to begin at the Polestar Roundabout on Monday, November 6. These works are being carried out to improve the phasing of the lights and to address the issues encountered to date. In a statement issued today, Donegal County Council has […]