THE Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a red fire danger notice, indicating an extreme fire risk in all areas where flammable vegetation such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and similar fuels are present. The notice is in effect until midday on Monday, July 14. Donegal County Council wishes to appeal to […]
Blaney family honoured for 100 years of political representation on Donegal County Council
THE Blaney family’s record of 100 years of uninterrupted representation on Donegal Co. Council was ‘an extraordinary achievement of truly historic proportions’, those in attendance heard at a civic reception to mark the occasion which was held at the local authority’s headquarters in Lifford on Friday. The comment came from Cllr. Donal Coyle, who had originally […]
Over 500 social housing units under construction in Donegal
By Róise Collins MORE than 500 social housing units are currently under construction at over 20 locations across Donegal, a special plenary meeting of Donegal County Council has heard. In a presentation to elected members on Monday morning, John Gallagher from the council’s housing section confirmed that 511 housing units are underway. Advertisement These are […]
Civic reception tomorrow to mark 100 years in Council for Blaney family
A CIVIC reception marking 100 years of the Blaney family’s continued representation on Donegal County Council will take place tomorrow. The family is extending an open invitation to everyone to attend the significant milestone event, which will be held in Council Chamber, Lifford, at 3pm. This is the highest honour that the Council can bestow on […]
An Bord Pleanála refuse Creeslough redevelopment
Planning permission for the redevelopment of a site in Creeslough where 10 people lost their lives in 2022 has been refused. An Bord Pleanala has overturned Donegal County Council’s decision to grant permission for the development of a shop and filling station on the site. Ten people were killed in the Creeslough explosion in October […]
Concert raises more than €7,500 for Donegal Domestic Violence Services
AN Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Councillor Niamh Kennedy presented a cheque of €7,525 to Dr. Marie Hainsworth, CEO of Donegal Domestic Violence Services, the proceeds of a special concert with Moya Brennan, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and guests. The concert took place in An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, on Good Friday, April 18. The guest performers on the night included The […]
Council urges public to ‘Keep the race in its place’ this rally weekend
A JOINT appeal has been launched ahead of the much anticipated Donegal Rally. The event gets underway this Friday and once again, the three-day event is expected to draw huge crowds. Unfortunately, the event has also been known to bring reckless driving behaviour to the county. Advertisement To combat this, representatives from the Donegal County […]
Killygordon residents object to major foods operator plans
by Louise Doyle RESIDENTS of Crossroads in Killygordon have appealed a decision by Donegal County Council to grant retention permission for the change of use of an existing dwelling house to office accommodation for the use of an adjacent major foods operation. In their written appeal to An Bord Pleanála, three residents of the Road, Crossroads, […]
Newly elected Mayor highlights importance of ‘mutual respect’
By Chris Ashmore THE new Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has spoken of the importance of having “mutual respect” and working as a team to advance projects during his term of office. Cllr. Ciaran Brogan was elected as the new mayor at the council’s annual general meeting which was held in Milford on Tuesday. […]
Discarded pizza boxes ‘a challenge’ in attempts to keep county litter-free
Options are being explored to address a rising litter problem By Chris Ashmore PIZZA boxes are jamming bins in many towns and villages across Donegal, and not helping in the quest to keep the county tidy, the monthly meeting of Donegal Co. Council has heard. And a senior council official has acknowledged that pizza boxes […]