A CONTROVERSIAL social housing development for Ballybofey is to proceed despite 26 submissions of concern from local residents. The scheme, which will see 19 homes built at a site in Trusk Road in a mix of two and three bedroom two-storey houses, was given the green light after the approval of a Part eight planning […]
Council plan for historic Kilmacrennan abbey site
DONEGAL County Council have confirmed that a conservation plan has been developed for the historic Kilmacrennan Franciscan Friary site. The friary was built in 1537 by the clan leader Manus O’Donnell for the Franciscan friars on the site of a previous monastery of the 6th century. It is said that at this early monastery Colmcille […]
Local views sought on cultural quarter project
A SERIES of brightly coloured graphics will start popping up on the pavements of Letterkenny over the next two weeks. The ‘breadcrumbs’ form the first step in an ambitious project which is looking to reconnect the three cultural institutions in the town, namely Donegal County Museum, An Grianán Theatre and the Regional Cultural Centre. Banner […]
€3.3 million jobs stimulus funding for Donegal
MORE than €3.3 million has been awarded to Donegal County Council for active travel and climate change adaptation measures. The grant allocations under the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus Plan will see €2.52 million awarded for 55 active travel projects across the county and an additional €781,750 for seven climate change adaptation measures. Among the projects […]
End in sight for Letterkenny’s long-lasting roadworks?
IRISH Water has confirmed that timeline for the Letterkenny water and wastewater improvement works has been extended due to the recent Covid-19 lockdown. The improvement works which are being carried out in partnership with Donegal County Council are expected to be completed by November. A spokesperson for Irish Water said that works were stopped for […]
Cathaoirleach welcomes July Jobs Stimulus Plan
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Rena Donaghey has strongly welcomed the new jobs stimulus package announced by Government yesterday and particularly welcomes the focus on supports for small and medium sized enterprises. The July Jobs Stimulus Plan is aimed at boosting economic recovery and jobs amid the Covid-19 pandemic and includes over €4 billion of […]
Appointment of consultants on flood relief schemes
Donegal County Council, in partnership with the Office of Public Works, have appointed RPS Consulting Engineers Ltd to undertake the engineering and environmental consultancy services for four flood relief schemes in Burnfoot, Castlefinn, Na Dúnaibh and Glenties. A fifth town, An Cheathrú Chaol (Kerrykeel), will also benefit from a flood relief scheme which will […]
Hospitality sector looks to innovation and technology
While there remains major challenges ahead, Donegal’s hospitality sector is adapting and pivoting with the help of technology and innovation.
Trombone Man: ‘Playing a tune for the frontline staff’
A NEW sculpture at the Hospital roundabout in Letterkenny has been attracting admiring glances from motorists in recent days. ‘Trombone Man’ is the latest creation of Michael Parkinson and is a thank you to front line staff working in the nearby hospital. “It’s singing a tune for the front line staff and it’s a thank […]
Work ongoing to repair burst water main in Lifford
Local traffic management will be in operation for the duration of the works.