By Chris Ashmore Donegal County Council is hoping to splash the cash on leisure centres and swimming pools over the next three years – with plans to spend more than €24 million on new projects and the upgrading of some existing facilities. Advertisement The Council is hoping to spend €5.17 million on leisure centre […]
Islamic Cultural Centre plans for Letterkenny appealed
by Louise Doyle PLANS for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre give the green light by the council last month have been appealed by local residents on the grounds of a traffic hazard and disturbance to the area. Applicant Letterkenny Islamic Association Clg lodged plans with Donegal County Council in November 2023, seeking planning permission […]
Women occupy higher paid roles in council – report
by Louise Doyle WOMEN occupy higher paid roles in Donegal County Council, according to findings contained in its Gender Pay Gap Report. The report, published yesterday, highlights the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels. Advertisement The 2024 report shows a Gender Pay […]
Almost €43,000 paid out for slips, trips and falls
by Louise Doyle CLAIMS totalling almost €43,000 for slips, trip and falls have been paid out by Donegal County Council this year. Figures obtained by the Donegal News show that 54 people were paid compensation so far in 2024. The total amount of claims paid out amounted to €42,458. Advertisement Fifty-five slip, trip and fall claims have […]
Caravan park extension plans refused over flooding concerns
by Louise Doyle PLANS for an extension to an existing caravan park in Portnablagh have been refused by Donegal County Council over flooding concerns. Applicant Shaun Moffitt lodged plans in June to provide 22 additional caravan pitches and open space kick-about area in Johnston’s Caravan Park, Marblehill and Clonmass, Portnablagh. Advertisement Plans comprised removal of […]
Calls for council to tidy historic railway bridge
FURTHER calls have been made for Donegal County Council to carry out remedial work – including the removal of ivy and vegetation – on an historic old railway bridge at Upper Corkey, Manorcunningham. The matter was first raised by Cllr. Donal Coyle at a meeting of the Letterkenny-Municipal District Council in June 2023 – but nothing […]
Council passes motion calling for public inquiry into Creeslough explosion
By Róise Collins MEMBERS of Donegal County Council have passed a motion calling for the establishment of an Independent Statutory Judicial Public Inquiry into the Creeslough explosion. The motion, which received unanimous support, was tabled by Cllr Frank McBrearty and seconded by Cllr Thomas Séan Devine. Advertisement Ten people died in the explosion in Creeslough […]
New development in Lifford will be ‘life-changing’ for local community
A MAJOR new development in Lifford which will include a new social housing scheme, playing fields and new community health facilities, will be life-changing for the local community, according to the Chief Executive of Donegal County Council, John McLaughlin. The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy this morning turned the sod on the […]
Council passes motion calling for public inquiry into Creeslough explosion
By Róise Collins MEMBERS of Donegal County Council have passed a motion calling for the establishment of an Independent Statutory Judicial Public Inquiry into the Creeslough explosion. The motion, which received unanimous support, was tabled by Cllr Frank McBrearty and seconded by Cllr Thomas Séan Devine. Advertisement Ten people died in the explosion in Creeslough […]
Skittle Alley Carpark closed for repairs
THE Skittle Alley Carpark in Letterkenny will be closed for repairs from today, Monday, November 25. The carpark will re-open on Friday, November 29. Donegal County Council apologise for any inconvenience during this time.