The very positive regional collaborative approach by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council in working to achieve the strategic priorities in a number of key critical areas is instrumental in bringing about investment, growth and prosperity to the North West City region, members of the high level North West Strategic Growth Partnership were informed […]
Further weather warnings for Donegal
More snow and ice could be on the cards for Donegal again today, following a series of weather warnings from Met Eireann. A national snow and ice warning has been put in place from 11am today until 8pm tomorrow night. Widespread heavy and thundery showers throughout Wednesday and Thursday are to be expected. Hail, […]
Donegal scoops top prizes in competition
Donegal took away a total of three awards at the IPB Pride of Place Awards in association with Co-operation Ireland. The winners were announced last night at a gala awards ceremony in the Mount Errigle Letterkenny. The awards acknowledge the achievements and the invaluable work undertaken by volunteers and those involved in local community development. […]
Have your say on Draft Seven Strategic Towns Local Area Plan
Public consultation events have been taking place on the Draft Local Area Plan for seven towns in Donegal with more events to take place over the next two weeks. These events have been organised by Donegal County Council following the publishing of a Draft Local Area Plan for the towns of An Clochán Liath (Dungloe), […]
Budget meeting adjourned to consider “number of proposals”
THE BUDGET meeting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned for the third time this afternoon after another series of discussions. Cathaoirleach Gerry McMonagle resumed the meeting at 4pm and said some progress had been made. Cllr McMonagle said there are “a number of proposals on the table” for consideration. He then adjourned the meeting […]
Council meeting adjourned for the second time today
DONEGAL County Council’s Budget meeting has been adjourned for the second time this afternoon as councillors have failed to reach an agreement. At the last budget meeting councillors refused to support a 5% increase in commercial rates. Earlier this afternoon party whips met from 12pm to 2.30pm but failed to come to an agreement. Advertisement […]
Worcester Chamber President looks forward to expanded trade with Ireland North West
The President and CEO of the Worcester Chamber of Commerce, Tim Murray, hosted an Ireland North West delegation of civic leaders, officials and educational institutions in the Massachusetts city for a day of meetings and networking events. The schedule included a working lunch with the Worcester Chamber of Commerce and engagement between Worcester State University […]
It’s Science Week – #BelieveinScience
It’s Science Week and libraries across Donegal are hosting events to celebrate science in our communities and to test our scientific skills. With Lego Competitions in Buncrana, Carndonagh, Bundoran, Na Rosa and Donegal Town libraries as well as Dr. Trish Murphy Workshops in Gaoth Dobhair, Na Rosa, Carndonagh, Buncrana, Letterkenny, Milford and Moville libraries and […]
Mayor of Philadelphia welcomes Ireland North West delegation to Pennsylvania
The Mayor of Philadelphia, Jim Kenney, hosted an Ireland North West delegation as they spent a full day in Pennsylvania’s largest city exploring opportunities for business and educational partnerships. The delegation, led by Leas Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Noel Jordan, and Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr MaolÃosa McHugh, met […]
Fugitive bin man ordered to allow EPA access to dump
The High Court has ordered fugitive waste collector, Jim Ferry, to allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enter his land to investigate an illegal dump with a view to it being cleaned. According to the Irish Times, the court also directed that Ferry must pay all costs involved and be invoiced for them on a monthly basis if necessary. Ferry is on […]