Household waste recycling centres throughout Donegal have contributed €2,880 to support the local hospice and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland. Donegal Hospice offers a range of palliative care services for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, while Multiple Sclerosis Ireland provides crucial services to thousands of individuals living with MS and their families. The much-needed funds were raised by […]
Recycling drive may not make Cents for small retailers
TODAY, County Donegal introduced the largest environmental initiative of its kind since the 2002 plastic bag levy, and it’s already attracting some harsh criticism from smaller retailers. Consumers purchasing drinks in plastic bottles and cans will now incur an additional fee of 15c to 25c, varying by container size. Upon returning the empty container, they […]
Opinions Sought from Buncrana & Carndonagh Residents
The second phase of a public consultation process, regarding the Buncrana to Carndonagh Greenway Project, is about to get underway. The initiative aims to provide an attractive trail between Buncrana and Carndonagh, mainly to be used for recreational purposes by pedestrians, cyclists and people with impaired mobility. Donegal County Council, with the support of Transport […]
Horn Head business spearheading sustainable tourism in Donegal
By Róise Collins Donegal is home to some of the country’s most stunning and unscathed scenery. We have Ireland’s most northerly point at Malin Head, the highest sea cliffs in Europe at Sliabh Liag and one of the largest collections of inhabited and uninhabited islands off our coastline. But growing globalisation has not spared Donegal, […]
Students tackle rubbish on the streets of Letterkenny
MORE than thirty students from Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny put their concern for the town’s environment into action last Thursday and went clearing the streets of rubbish with some of the Tidy Towns team. Organiser Neil Brockley told the Donegal News that the 35 students volunteered to do a litter pick with the team. “They were great. They […]
Council move to clean up massive illegal dump
DONEGAL County Council is to issue court proceedings against at least one person allegedly involved in a massive illegal dump near Lough Swilly.
Waste found buried at suspected illegal dump site
A MAJOR investigation is underway following the discovery of a massive suspected illegal dump near the shores of Lough Swilly, in Manorcunningham.
Plans for west Donegal shell farm shelved after protest
PLANS for a controversial oyster farm for west Donegal appear to have been shelved.
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.
Donegal honey bee keepers wanted for new study
THE Native Irish Honey Bee Society (NIHBS) is seeking Donegal keepers to take part in a new project to breed Varroa tolerant bees.