Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has offered a cautious welcome to a bill to expand the services of credit unions, saying credit unions must retain their close ties to the communities they serve. Addressing the Dáil, Deputy Pringle said he has been highlighting the importance of community banking and called on the government to […]
Fishermen demand immediate access to approved Brexit fund
A European fund established to compensate Irish fishermen adversely impacted by the permanent loss of quota due to Brexit, has yet to be distributed to the most affected sector some 17 months after it was first recommended. Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) Chief Executive, Seán O’Donoghue said his members are extremely frustrated at the inordinate and […]
Donegal driver caught speeding on National Slow Down Day
A Donegal driver was among those caught speeding this morning on National Slow Down Day. In the first 2 hours of National Slow Down Day, GoSafe checked the speed of 36,679 vehicles and detected 69 vehicles travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit. A was vehicle detected driving 113km per hour in a 100km […]
Gardaí seeking person who filmed fight footage
GARDAÍ are appealing for the person who captured video footage of a group of men fighting in Glencar to get in touch with them. The incident happened on Wednesday, February 15, at 1.20pm on the main road. Having received a report of the incident, gardaí patrolled the area but there was no sign of the men in question. […]
Be Inspired with Local Enterprise Week in Donegal
Businesses across Donegal are being encouraged to take advantage of the array of events and topics on offer at this year’s Local Enterprise Week, which runs from Monday 6th to Friday 10th March. Local Enterprise Week is a collaboration between Local Enterprise Office Donegal and its partners. In total 23 separate events will make up […]
Donegal has third highest commercial vacancy rate in country
The commercial vacancy rate in Donegal increased by 0.6 percentage points to 17.5% in the twelve months to Q4 2022 according to the latest GeoDirectory Commercial Vacancy Rates Report, published today. The commercial vacancy rate in Donegal was higher than the national average of 14.0%. According to the report the commercial vacancy rate in […]
200 people attend Barnes Gap greenway consultation
AROUND 200 people attended a two-day public consultation on the Barnesmore Gap Greenway project. Drop-in events were held in Ballybofey and Donegal Town where the public was invited to provide their feedback. The project is currently in the initial concept and feasibility stage and a consultation period is running until Friday, March 10. Advertisement Welcoming […]
Further delay for major Letterkenny road project
A NEW ‘significant delay’ of up to six months could see the Four Lane Road Project running almost a year behind schedule. Donegal County Council has confirmed the project is delayed once again and the entire project is not expected to be complete until Autumn – around one year after the initial completion date. The […]
Northern Lights may light up Donegal skies tonight again
Good news for anyone who missed it last night, there may be another chance to clearly see the Northern Lights in Donegal tonight. Last night, there was magnificent sights across the county with many people capturing stunning images of the Northern Lights colourfully lighting up the skies. It is hoped that the lights will appear […]
Over 40 homes created from vacant commercial premises
NEW figures published today show that since 2018 Donegal County Council has received 23 notifications of intention to build for a total of 41 homes from those planning to convert vacant commercial premises into homes. In 2022, Donegal County Council received notifications of 11 exempted developments aimed at providing 24 homes. In Donegal, three pubs […]