MIT’s brightest young technology innovators will gather in Donegal for a two-day conference next month. A world-leading technology conference that showcases Europe’s brightest young tech stars will be hosted in Gaoth Dobhair on May 11 and 12. MIT’s Innovators Under 35 will bring aspiring young innovators together to showcase their work and demonstrate how they […]
New campaign encourages people to enjoy a taste of home
LOCAL people are being encouraged to explore the beauty of Derry and Donegal as part of a newly launched cross-border tourism campaign. The Best of the North West campaign showcases the many wonderful attractions located right on our doorstep, led by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council, working in partnership with Visit […]
Call for dedicated team to deal with eviction notices
LETTERKENNY Councillor Gerry Mc Monagle is calling on Donegal County Council to introduce supports for tenants who have been given eviction notices. The Sinn Féin Councillor is urging the council to set up dedicated teams at Public Service Centres around the County to help those who are dealing with a notice of termination. Councillor Mc […]
Public consultation for the Buncrana to Carndonagh Greenway Project
Donegal County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland invite residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to participate in the first non-statutory public consultation for the Buncrana to Carndonagh Greenway Project. The project is currently at Phase 1 (Concept & Feasibility), which includes the identification of a project […]
Plans lodged for student accommodation in Letterkenny
PLANS for student accommodation to tackle the major shortage in the Letterkenny area have been lodged with Donegal County Council by Sweeney’s Spar Express (Georgie Sweeney’s). The proposed plans come as many students struggled to find suitable accommodation this year which resulted in many dropping out of their course and moving home. If given the go-ahead […]
Bins ‘overflowing’ at Rathmullan beach
A REVIEW of how litter generated at the car park at Rathmullan beach is managed is to be undertaken by Donegal County Council after officials were told the bins at the location are ‘not fit for purpose’. Cllr Pauric McGarvey raised the issue at a Council meeting this week when he said the bins are unable to cope […]
The 44th Annual Celtic Media Festival comes to Donegal
THE 44th Celtic Media Festival (The International Summit of Sound and Screen) will take place in Dungloe from June 6 to 8, 2023 in the Waterfront Hotel. Speaking about the festival, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Liam Blaney said they are delighted to host the 2023 Celtic Media Festival in Dungloe. “This is a fantastic opportunity to […]
Road closure due to essential road works in Ardara
Donegal County Council wishes to advise that the local road, L2843-1 in Bracky, Ardara between N56 and Maghera Caves will be blocked on Tuesday, April 11 and Wednesday, April 12 from 7.30am to 6.00pm each day. The road will be blocked due to essential road works. A local diversion will be in place during these […]
Donegal roads to be gritted tomorrow morning
Donegal roads are set to be gritted from 6am tomorrow morning. The following routes will be gritted: • 01: National Primary North • 02: National Primary Central • 04: Inishowen South • 05: Inishowen East • 06: Inishowen West • 07: Milford South • 09: Cill Ulta East • 12: Binswilly • 14: Stranorlar East […]
Council lost out on over €14m of Commercial Rates
DONEGAL County Council lost out on over €14m of Commercial Rates deemed collectable in 2022. The Council collected €28,778,211 in 2022, but the value of collectable commercial rates was reported as €43,095,303 – a difference of €14,317,092. The total value of rates bills issued during 2022 was €37,293,095 which represents an increase of €1,022,908 on the value of the 2021 […]