the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) states that Donegal currently has 401MW of installed wind energy capacity, enough to power 250,000 homes.
Autumn 2018 start for Letterkenny hotel project
Plans are to be lodged ‘imminently’ with Donegal County Council for development works at the former Gallagher’s Hotel site.
Councils welcome Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD visit to the region
The recently established North West Regional growth structures are set to get a boost this weekend when Taoiseach Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D. visits the region. The Taoiseach will be meeting with the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr. Gerry McMonagle, the Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District Council Cllr Maolíosa McHugh and Chief […]
Farmers concerned about complying with slurry spreading
Farmers in Donegal who are concerned about breaching regulations concerning the spreading of slurry are being asked to contact the Nitrates Section of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine by Saturday 14 October, at the latest, to avail of some flexibility with regards to the spreading of slurry. The Good Agricultural Practice […]
Homeowner pleads with Council over turbine hell
Ms Duddy lives only 500 metres from a wind turbine at the Corkermore site, half way between Ardara and Bruckless, where a rotor blade broke off.
Support for those affected by Killybegs flooding
Help is at hand for those who may be in need of emergency housing or humanitarian assistance.
Council update on South Donegal floods
As a result of the extended period of heavy rainfall experienced yesterday, 4th October 2017, Donegal County Council’s Road’s crews responded to reports of flooding at a number of locations in Killybegs and the surrounding areas. The Council’s Roads Service received it’s first call at 6pm and our crews were on the ground from […]
Sleep Out event this weekend as homeless crisis gets worse
A charity event is to take place this weekend to raise awareness and much needed funds for the North West Simon Community. The annual ‘Sleep Out’ takes place on Friday October 6th from 9pm in Letterkenny Market Square. Advertisement As part of their annual Simon Week, the charity will be trying to raise […]
Funding offer and new jobs to deliver the NW Greenway project
Donegal County Council welcomes the fact that Derry City and Strabane District Council has received a formal letter of offer for €14.85 million from the EU’s INTERREG VA Programme to proceed with the North West greenways project that will lead to the provision of 46.5km of new cross border greenways across the Donegal County […]
Have your say on ‘Enabling Creativity in Every Community’ in Donegal
Donegal County Council is asking the public to come forward with ideas on how best to enable creativity in every community. This is part of the Councils’ plans to prepare a 5 year Culture and Creativity Plan that will form an important part of the government’s Creative Ireland Programme. Advertisement “We want to hear […]