A COUNCILLOR has welcomed €560,000 in EU funding for an ambitious development project at Donegal’s tallest peak – Errigal mountain.
Council investigate sand removal from ‘protected’ beach
THE alleged illegal removal of thousands of tonnes of sand from a protected beach in Gweedore is being investigated by Donegal County Council.
Refuse collector loses action over waste licence refusal
A DONEGAL refuse collector who made a “commercial decision” to illegally dump rubbish has lost an appeal against a decision to refuse him a waste collection licence.
Fresh calls for ‘weed’ killer ban
A WELL-KNOWN environmentalist has again called on Donegal people to stop using toxic chemicals to kill grass and wild flowers.
Weedkiller blamed for wiping out natural bee hives
A DERRYBEG beekeeper whose hives were wiped out by a chemical weedkiller last week has called for more awareness among the general public of the devastation that can be caused by their use.
Say ‘No to Mow’ in Donegal
A LOCAL environmentalist is in the process of forming a committee to persuade Donegal County Council to stop mowing grass verges until late summer.
Spraying weed killer is ‘pointless’ and ‘aesthetically hideous’
A WELL-KNOWN local environmentalist has described the indiscriminate spraying of weed killer along roadsides and on private property as “aesthetically hideous” as well as “pointless.”