“It was great to have the opportunity to recognise the contribution of the Town Council to the development of Letterkenny,” said Mayor Jimmy Kavanagh.
Camper tourists spend more than €11m a year
TOURISTS visiting Donegal that stay in campervans, touring caravans and tents spend more than €11 million in the county annually, according to a new report. The Caravan Camping and Campervan Study, commissioned by Donegal County Council and carried out by consultancy firm, KPMG, was launched in the Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny on Tuesday. The […]
Remote work for free in Donegal this summer!
Donegal County Council in collaboration with digital hubs across the county are offering the chance to work for FREE from a digital hub in Donegal until September 30 through a new working holiday campaign. The initiative provides the opportunity to enjoy everything that Donegal has to offer during the summer months while also availing of a […]
Traffic set to ease as section of roadworks complete
ROADWORKS in Letterkenny that caused motorists hour-long delays and tailbacks are set to complete tomorrow (Friday). Major surfacing works on the four-lane road between the Dry Arch and Pole Star roundabouts created havoc this week as the outgoing route was reduced to one lane resulting in motorists being stuck in traffic for lengthy periods. One […]
Free books for all children starting school
Libraries throughout Donegal will be taking part in this fantastic campaign.
Vacant buildings being reviewed for Ukrainian refugees
DONEGAL County Council is currently reviewing its stock of vacant buildings to determine if they can be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees. Every Local Authority was asked to submit a list of possible accommodation by mid-March. Advertisement In a letter from the Department of Housing, Councils were asked to find vacant buildings within 3km […]
Council begins preparation of a new Donegal Development Plan
Donegal County Council has commenced the preparation of a new County Donegal Development Plan for the period 2024-2030. A Pre-Draft public consultation process has commenced and runs from Friday April 8 to Friday June 3 2022 (Inclusive). The new development plan will set out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable […]
The Big Donegal Clean-Up returns for 2022!
THE Big Donegal Clean Up is back for the sixth year with hundreds of volunteers set to take to the highways and byways to gather litter and get the county looking clean and green for all to enjoy. This campaign sees the Council supporting individuals, groups, businesses and organisations in arranging their own clean-ups. The […]
Reconvened Council meeting to be held today
THE reconvened Council meeting is set to be held today at 2pm in the Aura Leisure Centre, Letterkenny. Last Monday, Donegal County Council’s monthly meeting was once again adjourned amid a Garda investigation following a number of incidents at the Aura Leisure Centre. The meeting was adjourned until today Wednesday, April 6 at 2pm. Gardai […]
Public invited to help shape the future of Dungloe
A public consultation has been opened for people to give their the views on the Draft of the Clochán Liath (Dungloe) Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan. The Draft Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan will be on public display from today Tuesday April 5 until Tuesday May 2 2022 and the public are invited to have […]