Bed and breakfast plans appealed over environmental concerns
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By Louise Doyle RETENTION planning permission granted by Donegal County Council for a bed and breakfast have been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála on the grounds of severe environmental issues. In a April of this year, applicant Liam Duffy lodged retention permission for an attic utilisation within an existing building to provide four extra bedrooms, general storage and accommodation […]

First awardee under Rope Thatch Mentorship Scheme is announced


DONEGAL County Council has announced that its first awardee under the pilot Rope Thatch Mentorship Scheme is David McFerren. He will work alongside master rope thatcher Brian Lafferty. David is originally from County Down and has strong family connections in the Inishowen area of Donegal. Advertisement The Rope Thatch Mentoring Scheme was initiated by the […]

Petition launched as award-winning Ramelton food van is facing closure
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By Dionne Meehan THE owner of an award-winning food truck in Ramelton said it is “insane” that his business now faces the threat of closure after receiving an urgent enforcement notice from Donegal County Council. For the past seven years, Ramelton native Johnny Patterson has been operating his chip van ‘Johnny’s Ranch’ from Gamble Square. […]

New plans for major Letterkenny housing development lodged
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By Louise Doyle NEW plans have been lodged for a major housing development in Letterkenny previously refused following residents’ objections. Applicant PJ McDermott is seeking planning permission from Donegal County Council for the development of 260 residential units, a créche and a large shop, at Glencar Irish and Glencar Scotch. Advertisement According to submitted plans, the […]

Tenants to receive keys to new energy efficient social homes


COUNCILLORS from the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District have visited the recently completed social housing dwellings, constructed as a second phase of the existing Meadow Hill estate in Raphoe. These energy efficient homes were constructed by John O’Donnell Construction Ltd and consist of a three-bedroom specially adapted bungalow and ten two-bedroom,  two storey dwellings.  The estate road […]

Donegal Film Office Emerging Talent Fund award winner announced


THE Donegal Film Office at Donegal County Council has announced that Charlie Joe Doherty is the recipient of the 2025 Emerging Talent Fund supported by Creative Ireland.  This fund is designed to empower an emerging writer, producer, or director by providing vital support to secure their first production credit.  The funded project ‘Goth’ is a […]

Residents set to fight gas powerstation plans
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By Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY residents have vowed to fight plans against a proposed gas power station close to Lurgybrack National School. Geraldine Browne, who has a farm on the adjacent land of the proposed development, is one objecting voice on the grounds of the detrimental impact she says it will have on the locality and wider area. Advertisement […]

Residents to lodge planning appeal
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by Louise Doyle RESIDENTS are preparing to lodge an appeal with An Bord Pleanála after planning permission was granted this week for a major apartments development in Letterkenny. The green light has been given to applicant PJ McDermott for the construction of two residential buildings, consisting of six two-bedroom apartments in the first building and […]

Celebrate Donegal with #Love Donegal Day


IT’S almost time to celebrate Donegal again. With this year’s #Love Donegal Day taking place on September 10 for its sixth consecutive year, it promises to be bigger and better than ever. The much-loved initiative allows people in Donegal and those across the globe with a connection to Donegal to celebrate the beautiful county. Advertisement […]