DONEGAL could be poised to cash in on more than €1.2 million in state funding as part of a major nationwide project to develop upland areas, lakes, rivers, beaches, blueways, walking trails and forest walks. In the coming weeks Donegal County Council will be seeking “expressions of interest” and also asking local councillors for their […]
Council meeting adjourned to pay respect to late Councillor
By Róise Collins A meeting of the Donegal County Council has been adjourned for 39 minutes in a tribute to the late former Councillor Séamus Rodgers. Séamus who dedicated 39 years representing the people of west Donegal was laid to rest on Saturday morning in his home town of Annagry. Advertisement As well as a politician […]
Former councillor laid to rest
By Róise Collins FORMER Donegal County Councillor Séamus Rodgers has been fondly remembered for his decades of service within his community. The Annagry native died on Wednesday evening in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Advertisement Séamus dedicated decades of his 90 years representing the people of west Donegal. As well as a politician he […]
Motorists urged to avoid Lough Salt Road due to poor driving conditions
Motorists have been asked to avoid driving on the Lough Salt Road between Kilmacrennan and Glen. Donegal County Council issued the road alert earlier this morning due to very poor driving conditions on the road.
Donegal County Council named Local Authority of the Year 2024
DONEGAL County Council was named Local Authority of the Year at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards which took place yesterday evening, Thursday, November 21. The 21st annual awards ceremony was held in association with the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, sponsored by Orsted, showcasing and celebrating the best of Local […]
Gritters out in force in Donegal
DONEGAL County Council’s gritters will be out in force from 8pm tonight as temperatures are set to plummet. Tonight, temperatures will fall to between zero and three degrees, with a touch of frost possible. As a result of this, all Donegal winter maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted. Donegal gritting route index as follows: […]
Thirty property acquisitions needed for Donegal’s biggest road infrastructure
by Louise Doyle THIRTY property acquisitions are needed to enable the single biggest road construction project in Donegal, to date. The Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) will transform the core road network and includes significant active travel provision. Advertisement It will be the single biggest road construction project in Donegal, to date, and aims to deliver significant improvements in three […]
Elation as Riverine Project receives €16.7m funding windfall
By Paul McElwee THE Riverine Project, which will see the landscapes of Lifford and Strabane irrevocably transformed, can finally begin after Peace Plus funding to the tune of €16.7m was announced by the Special EU Programmes on Monday. The project is a joint venture between Donegal County Council, the lead partner, and Derry City and […]
Plans are lodged for new student apartments
By Chris Ashmore PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council regarding proposals to build a five-storey 32 bedroom student accommodation block near the centre of Letterkenny. The side of the proposed development is off the road beside An Grianán Theatre which leads up to the Regional Cultural Centre. Advertisement The small site is directly […]
Letterkenny mother calls for safety measures on dangerously busy road
by Dionne Meehan A WORRIED mother living in the Ballymaleel area of Letterkenny has pleaded with Donegal County Council to install further safety measures on the R245 amid fears someone will be killed. Mary Lane, who has been living on the road for over nine years, said she witnesses and experiences “near misses” on a daily […]