AS winter 2021 approaches Donegal County Council has issued warnings to a number of landowners to cut back overgrown road-side hedges, tress and briars. Overgrown hedges can impair driver visibility and overhanging branches can cause damage to high sided vehicles such as lorries, ambulances and fire engines. Last week, the Council erected notices at the […]
World premiere of ‘Mobhi’s Belt’ in the Glebe Gallery
The Glebe Gallery in Gartan will host the world premiere this afternoon, Sunday, of a new musical work recalling how a pandemic resulted in Colmcille founding his first monastery in Derry. ‘Mobhi’s Belt’ has been written by the well-known Derry composer Dr Seán Doherty, and will be performed by the Donegal Chamber Orchestra and members […]
Company gets clearance for work at former Unifi site
DONEGAL County Council has granted permission to E&I Engineering to construct a new entrance onto a road adjacent to the former Unifi site at Lisnenan. The plan, which allows for the retention and completion of the construction of a new HGV entrance to service the existing factory including new entrance gates and boundary fencing at […]
Watchdog reports mixed results for DCC
Donegal County Council takes an average of eight months to re-tenant their social houses after they become vacant.
Growing concern about Lough Swilly’s water quality
“The situation cannot continue as it is – the more I learn the more I am disturbed about the neglect of water quality in beautiful Lough Swilly.
3D Virtual Tour of Turas Cholm Cille for Culture Night
This is Donegal’s 13th year to celebrate Culture Night.
Plaque to be unveiled on Culture Night
Irish Planning Institute President Highly Commended Award to be unveiled on Culture Night on Friday night.
#LoveDonegal Day 2021 is tomorrow!
TOMORROW, Wednesday August 18 is officially #LoveDonegal Day 2021, a day where all the elements which make Donegal such a meaningful, inspiring, unique and authentic place are showcased proudly across the globe. The initiative from Donegal County Council, will build on the huge success of last year’s campaign which reached millions of people worldwide and […]
Mica group plan protest for Lifford
THE Donegal Mica 100% Redress no Less group is planning a demonstration in Lifford on Saturday, September 11 outside the offices of Donegal County Council and are calling on as many families as possible to attend. Campaigner, Paddy Diver will be the guest speaker as they continue their calls for 100% redress for the affected […]