A STAND-off at the Aura is expected tomorrow afternoon after Cllr Frank McBrearty has indicated his intention to attend the reconvened Council meeting, despite a call from Cathaoirleach Jack Murray for him to stay away. During a day of chaos and disruption, Cllr McBrearty was handed a one-month suspension at last Monday’s Donegal County Council […]
Council meeting adjourned as Cllr McBrearty suspended
THE monthly meeting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned following the suspension of Cllr Frank McBrearty. The meeting, which was held at Aura Leisure Centre today, was adjourned a total of seven times and will reconvene next Monday February 7 at 1.30pm. The adjournment followed a recorded vote which saw Councillor Frank McBrearty suspended […]
Councillors considering suspension of Cllr McBrearty
DONEGAL County Councillors are considering suspending Cllr Frank McBrearty from all Council activities for at least one month. The January Council meeting has been adjourned six times following a number of heated discussions between Cllr Frank McBrearty and Cathaoirleach Jack Murray. The meeting has now been adjourned for the sixth time until 3pm. Advertisement Members […]
Growing hemp could be good for Donegal farmers
DONEGAL farmers have a golden opportunity to become major players in the production of medicinal cannabis. Industrial hemp can be legally grown in Ireland under licence from the Department of Health for a range of uses, including for fibre, food and feed. The industry has been slow to take off due largely to a lack […]
More applications to demolish ‘mica houses’
DONEGAL County Council will make a decision in February on a number of proposed dwelling demolitions due to mica. The local authority is currently in receipt of four proposed dwelling demolitions due to defective mica blockwork. Applicants lodged their proposed plans with Donegal County Council in December. One proposed demolition is for a dwelling in […]
Councillors back move to regulate ‘diffing events’
Donegal County Councillors are seeking a solution to problems caused by so-called ‘diffing events’. Gatherings are advertised on social media and can attract large crowds, causing noise and disruption for local people. Recent gatherings in the Manorcunningham area have been a partricular source of annoyance for local residents. At a virtual meeting this week of […]
Major Town Park development expected by the end of year
A MAJOR new development in Bernard McGlinchey Town Park in Letterkenny is expected to come to fruition by the end of this year. Donegal County Council has undertaken initial clearance works for the development of the ‘Urban Adventures Sports Project’ within the boundary of the park. The development will consist of a multi-use all weather […]
Twin Towns flood defence gets ‘planning’
PLANS for flood defence works for the Twin Towns have been granted by An Bord Pleanála following an application by Donegal County Council. The mitigation measures for Ballybofey and Stranorlar will be erected behind the flood embankments on the River Finn. The works include the construction of two storm manholes and two pump hardstands for […]
Pay parking raised over €500,000
DONEGAL County Council has generated more than half a million euro through pay parking so far this year with Letterkenny bringing in the highest income. Figures obtained by the Donegal News reveal that €548,628 was generated through pay parking across five towns up to the end of November. This is down by six per cent […]
‘County Council neglected my home’
The man said he is plagued by water logging in his back garden every time it rains, and the situation can be quite treacherous.