FOLLOWING the construction of the A5 through Northern Ireland to Derry, which will improve access to Donegal, a further €200 m will still be needed
American talk show host to receive Tip O’Neill Award
THE recipient of the 2016 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award will be American political commentator, talk show host, and author Chris Matthews.
Councillors outline interests in latest Ethics Register
SEVERAL Donegal County Councillors have substantial land, property and business interests according to their latest annual declarations.
Cllr Shiels questions value for money on site purchase
Cllr Shiels questions council on value for money social housing sites
Terence Slowey set to be next council cathaoirleach
ARDARA Councillor Terence Slowey is set to become the new Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council.
Council ‘examining’ bog landfill
A SENIOR member of environmental group An Taisce has called for immediate action against those responsible for dumping in a bog near Drumkeen.
Hearing into Donegal Senator’s expenses claims
A HEARING has begun into allegations Donegal Fianna Fáil Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill claimed expenses for events which took place at the same time.
Ó Domhnaill expenses hearing to be held next week
ALLEGATIONS of improper expenses claims against Donegal Senator, Brian Ó Domhnaill, will be heard next Monday.
Council seeks land for social housing
DONEGAL County Council invites expressions of interest from land owners for land on which to develop social housing.
Planning refused for houses on River Finn flood plain
DONEGAL County Council has refused planning permission for a “highly vulnerable development” of five luxury houses on a flood plain in Ballybofey.