by Louise Doyle THE green light has been given to distillery plans in Donegal. Applicant Vega and Wallace Limited, trading as the Muff Liquor Company, lodged proposals with Donegal County Council in July for the change of use of an existing car sales building to a distillery. Advertisement The proposed plans also comprised an on-site bottling facility, […]
Donegal Ten-T go ahead expected in New Year
by Kate Heaney A CABINET decision on the Ten-T Donegal Project moving to the planning stage is expected to be made at the start of 2024, according to government minister, Charlie McConalogue. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine said: “This next step in the process early in the new year will follow on […]
Plans underway to improve county’s bus stop facilities
By Diarmaid Doherty A programme of improvements for bus stops in towns and villages around Donegal is set to make life a little easier for bus passengers across the county. Many of Donegal’s bus stops offer little or no shelter or even seating for passengers as they wait for their bus. Advertisement But councillors have […]
‘My life never changed’- Ian McGarvey
By Dionne Meehan FORMER Donegal County Councillor Ian McGarvey said his life has “never changed” despite retiring from local politics earlier this year. The 93-year-old Ramelton man stepped away from his role as Ireland’s oldest councillor in January after dedicating 18 years to representing the Milford area. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News this week, […]
Major boost for Lifford
By Diarmaid Doherty PLANS for the development of a new community hospital in Lifford have received a major boost with the news that work on the introduction of necessary infrastructure at a green field site is to commence. Donegal County Council has been in negotiations with the HSE over the possibility of developing a new […]
Cathaoirleach praises signing of updated memorandum of understanding as ‘significant’
CATHAOIRLEACH of Donegal County Council has praised the signing of the updated education memorandum of understanding (MOU) as an important cross-border step forward for the north west. Cllr Martin Harley was one of a number of delegates at a meeting of the North West Strategic Growth Partnership at An Grianan Hotel in Burt. Welcoming the signing of the updated MOU, he […]
Homeless couple in Letterkenny say they’re losing hope
by Jerome Hughes A young couple, living in a caravan close to Letterkenny’s Polestar Roundabout, claim they are at breaking point in their quest to secure housing from Donegal County Council, just as temperatures plummet in the lead-up to Christmas. Sinéad Brown and Martin Reilly, together for 17 years, describe the past three months as […]
Fianna Fáil hold public meeting in Ramelton
By Dionne Meehan FIANNA Fáil held a community meeting in Ramelton Community Centre on Monday night which was attended by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue and Donegal County Councillor, Liam Blaney. The meeting, which was held for the Ramelton, Rathmullan and Drumhalla areas, updated the local community and the local parishes […]
Zeus granted permission for extension
DONEGAL County Council has granted planning permission for an extension at the Zeus Industrial Products plant in Letterkenny. The application sought permission for an extension and alterations to the factory at the IDA Business Park at Lisnennan, the provision of 208 new parking spaces and illuminated external signage. Further information was sought from the Council […]
Donegal County Council wins award
DONEGAL County Council scooped a Diversity and Inclusion Award at the 2023 Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards. The awards took place on Thursday night. The 20th annual Awards ceremony showcases and celebrates the best of Local Government in Ireland. Advertisement The Awards are held in association with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and […]