CLLR. Declan Meehan has welcomed plans by Donegal County Council to bring forward two new social housing projects in Milford and Kilmacrennan. One development consists of 12 units in Rossgarrow, Milford which would be within walking distance of the town. The other consists of 20 units in Kilmacrennan next to the existing Ard na Glaise […]
Ramelton and Milford households urged to conserve water
UISCE Éireann is appealing to customers in Ramelton and Milford to continue their efforts to conserve water and protect supply. Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses supplied in these areas and low lake levels at Milford, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up with […]
Concerns expressed over safety of Milford hotel
By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is set to carry out a visual inspection of the old Milford Hotel building amid growing concerns about its safety. This week Cllr. Declan Meehan called on the local authority to carry out “an urgent structural survey and building condition assessment” in order to “assess the risk posed to public […]
Meeting sought with OPW over River Swilly potential
By Chris Ashmore THE Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has called for a meeting with the Office of Public Works to discuss how best to enhance the use of the River Swilly as it flows through Letterkenny. Addressing the November meeting of the council this week, Cllr. Gerry McMonagle expressed the view that there […]
Technical assessment of site for new Milford school carried out
A technical assessment of the proposed site that will accommodate a new build for Scoil Mhuire National School in Milford was carried out on Wednesday by Department of Education officials. Welcoming the development, Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue said it was a significant step in the process of the Milford Mhuire. “I spoke to the Minister […]
Protest held in Milford as campaign for new school moves up a gear
By Paul McElwee A protest took place yesterday (Wednesday) outside Scoil Mhuire in Milford as part of the community’s ongoing fight for a new school building. Current pupils and staff were joined by previous attendees and teachers as well as the local parish priest, to highlight their plight. Advertisement Louise McLarnon of the Parents’ Association […]
Vigilance urged following theft of home heating oil
by Louise Doyle HOUSEHOLDS are being urged to be vigilant in the wake of the theft of home heating oil from a property in Derrybeg. The garda warning comes as more people are topping up their home heating tanks as the weather turns colder. Advertisement An investigation is underway following the theft of 500 litres […]
‘Fresh look’ needed for parking fine appeals
A LETTERKENNY councillor has called for a “fresh look” into how parking fine appeals are handled in the town. Cllr Ciaran Brogan said that he had not heard of one person winning an appeal for a parking fine, and claimed that the current system was being “run a bit like a secret service since the Town Council […]
Uisce Éireann appeals to customers in Ramelton and Milford to conserve water
Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in Ramelton and Milford to continue their efforts to conserve water and protect supply. Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses supplied in these areas and low lake levels at Milford, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up […]
Woman arrested after €7,710 drugs seized in Milford
ONE woman has been arrested after €7,710 worth of drugs were seized in Milford earlier this week. This comes after searches were carried out as part of Operation Tara in the town on Tuesday, October 1. During the searches, gardaí seized cannabis plants, hallucinogenic mushrooms and amphetamines worth a combined total value of €7,710 along […]