Uisce Éireann working in partnership with Donegal County Council, is delighted to announce that construction works to provide new wastewater infrastructure for the community of Coolatee is set to commence in the coming weeks. This important project will eliminate the discharge of untreated wastewater into the Deele River, resulting in improved water quality that will […]
Work to get underway soon on Arbatt Bridge
BY DIONNE MEEHAN STRUCTURAL works are to begin on the Arbatt Bridge in Cloghan this July following a year-long closure. The bridge, situated on a secondary link road, had to be immediately closed last February due to a partial bridge collapse. Donegal County Council successfully secured €70,000 from the Department of Transport for the repair […]
Donegal prepares for Africa Day Celebrations in Letterkenny
On Saturday, May 27, Donegal County Council and Donegal Intercultural Platform will jointly present an Africa Day celebration at the An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny which will include exhibitions, workshops and a Family Fun Day to celebrate the occasion. All events are FREE and everyone is invited to attend and enjoy. The celebration opens at 12 […]
Cllr Michael McClafferty named as new Glenties Cathaoirleach
FALCARRAGH Councillor Michael McClafferty has been named as the new Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District. Cllr McClafferty who served as Leas Cathaoirleach of the District for the past year will now take over the role from Cllr Anthony Molloy. Cllr McClafferty was elected as Cathaoirleach at Tuesday’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal District following […]
Revealed: Council purchases second parcel of land in Letterkenny
By Diarmaid Doherty The demand for housing in the Letterkenny area has received another major boost with news that Donegal County Council has purchased a second parcel of land for housing close to the town centre. On Thursday, the Donegal News revealed that the local authority was behind the purchase of the 8.23 acre site […]
Donegal County Council awarded grant funding of €9,251,000 for Fort Dunree
Donegal County Council (DCC) has been awarded grant funding of €9,251,000 for Fort Dunree, Co. Donegal under Fáilte Irelands, Capital investment scheme Platform for Growth. This will be supported by €3.2 million match funding committed by Donegal County Council providing a total Project value of €12.5 million investment. The transformational tourism project at Fort Dunree is […]
Major plans for €15 million school campus
BY DIARMAID DOHERTY HE principal of Errigal College in Letterkenny has said exciting plans to develop a new €15m state-of-the-art school campus are a massive boost for education in the town. Mr Danny McFadden said the development could be completed by 2026 and when finished, will completely transform school life at Errigal College. Advertisement “It’s […]
Heritage Council funding for 13 Donegal projects
The Heritage Council has awarded €207,550 in funding for thirteen heritage initiatives in County Donegal.
Decision on County Development Plan deferred
DECISIONS on Donegal’s County Development Plan and the Draft Letterkenny Plan which were both up for consideration at a meeting of Donegal County Council have been deferred. Councillors met at County House in Lifford where they agreed to hold special workshops at Municipal District level to further consider the draft County Development Plan. Members outlined […]
Construction on Ireland’s only thatching school a step closer
CONSTRUCTION work on a new Thatching School, the first of its kind in Ireland, is to get underway as soon as possible at the Dolmen Centre in Portnoo. The project, which is being developed by Dolmen Leisure Company LBG (Dolmen Leisure), will play an important role in the continuation of an art and craft that […]