Construction of the Lifford-Castlefin Greenway is set to commence in the coming weeks. The Council has now completed the tender process and procurement phase and has appointed ASC Civils Ltd to undertake the contract. This news has been welcomed today by Sinn Féin Councillor Gary Doherty. Advertisement The proposed Greenway is a €3.6 million project […]
Calls to widen busy Gaoth Dobhair road
LOCALS are calling for one of the busiest roads in Gaoth Dobhair to be widened ahead of the summer season. In recent years Donegal County Council had resurfaced and widened the sides of part of the Magheragallon road from the GAA Pitch up towards Middletown. But locals are now calling to finish the other part […]
Re- Act Productions has been awarded the 2023 Donegal Film Bursary
Donegal Film Office at Donegal County Council is delighted to announce Re- Act Productions is the recipient of the 2023 Donegal Film Bursary funded by Creative Ireland. Aideen Doherty, Donegal Film Office, said they are committed to developing the sector within the county so it is great news that a Donegal Duo are the recipients. […]
Orange fire danger notice issued for Donegal
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Fire Danger Notice, Condition Orange, for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. The Notice is in effect until 6pm on May 29 2023. Donegal County Council is appealing to landowners and members of the public […]
Residents say they will object to Letterkenny apartments plan
By Diarmaid Doherty RESIDENTS opposed to plans to develop eight apartments on a site in the Glencar area of Letterkenny say they will take their case to An Bord Pleanála if necessary. Concerned residents held a meeting this week and they will lodge an objection with Donegal County Council against the proposed development at the […]
Uisce Éireann to eliminate the discharge of untreated wastewater into the Deele River
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 […]