DONEGAL County Council has refused planning permission for a “highly vulnerable development” of five luxury houses on a flood plain in Ballybofey.
Increase in lighting faults in Donegal due to storms
Donegal has experienced a 21% increase in public lighting faults in the last number of weeks as a result of the recent storms that have hit the county
Controversial plans to demolish Ritz Cinema are refused
DONEGAL County Council has shot down plans to demolish the iconic Ritz Cinema on Ballybofey’s main street, it has emerged.
Only some Councillors call for O’Donnell to resign
CALLS at an emergency meeting this evening for embattled Councillor John O’Donnell to resign were not unanimous.
Jobs boost – new Pramerica plant gets green light
AN Bord Pleanala (ABP) has upheld a decision to grant permission for a new multi-million euro home for Donegal’ largest empoyer – Pramerica.
Only 40% of Cllrs feel O’Donnell should resign – Poll
THIS morning on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, it was revealed that 40 per cent of Councillors say John O’Donnell should resign.
Council starts investigation after RTE broadcast
DONEGAL County Council has confirmed it will examine “as an issue of urgency and priority” issues raised in last night’s RTE Investigates programme.
Major cleanup underway after Storm Desmond
MEMBERS of the Irish Coastguard and the Army had to be called in to assist residents and businesses people in Lifford this morning.
Council budget meeting ongoing in Lifford
DONEGAL County Council is expected to agree an annual commercial rate valuation of 68.39 for 2016 – former town council areas will pay less.
Councillor furious at rates cut for big companies
A COUNCILLOR has said she was ‘shocked’ that Donegal County Council is being force to give almost €700,000 in rates cuts to a few large companies.