FOUR projects in Donegal have been allocated a total of €897,500 under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The Gallowglass Community Centre in Milford is to receive €300,000 for refurbishment, restoration and redevelopment to increase accessibility and greater use for all in the community, while €500,000 is being invested in the Drumboe Bowl as part […]
Five Donegal schools selected for Safe Routes to School Programme
Five Donegal schools are among 105 schools nationwide that have been selected for inclusion in round four of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programme. The five local schools are Scoil Cholmcille, Kerrykeel, Scoil Mhuire, Glenties, Scoil Mhuire, Milford, Scoil Naomh Bríd, Muff and St. Aengus NS, Bridgend. The initiative is designed to transform the school […]
A picture-perfect evening at Loreto Community School Milford prom
Our photographer Clive Wasson covered Loreto Community School’s prom in the Silver Tassie Hotel last Thursday.
‘Robust enforcement’ needed on cutting of trees and hedges
FRUSTRATED councillors have called for Donegal County Council to take “urgent action” – including going down the legal route – against landowners who are not cutting back overgrown hedges, trees and vegetation which present a danger or obstruction to road users. Raising the issue this week, Cllr Declan Meehan pointed out that the Council has […]
‘There is a huge risk of injury and to life’ – Cllr
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CALLS have been made to install further traffic calming measures in Ramelton after alarming data showed some drivers entering the town at speeds of up to three times the legal limit. The data, which was recorded on a radar speed sign, showed that between August and October this year, the majority of drivers travelling into […]
Milford-based GPs voice concern for pedestrian safety on busy road without footpath
SIX GPs in Milford have voiced their concerns for pedestrian safety, and are urgently calling for a planned footpath between Mulroy Woods Hotel and Lidl. The Milford Health Centre-based doctors have told of their fears for patients travelling daily along the R245 road between the hotel and supermarket. The GPs have said they are concerned that residents and […]
Transport Minister to be asked to come to Letterkenny to witness traffic gridlock
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A LOCAL councillor is to ask for the support of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District in writing to the Transport Minister to urge him to come to the town to see firsthand the serious traffic congestion. Cllr Gerry McMonagle is expected to table at motion at tomorrow’s meeting asking that the Letterkenny-Milford MD writes to the Minister for Transport […]
Donegal County Council announce road closures in Milford
DUE to emergency works, the L-1242-1 Drumbern Road, Milford will be blocked to traffic from 9.30am to 3pm tomorrow, Thursday, October 16 and on Friday with local access only. Diversions will be in place via R-246 Kerrykeel Rd, L-1252-2 Coopers Road & R-245 Main Street. HGV’s are asked to avoid this route during this time.
Shock as Maple Milford closes its doors after 20 years
AFTER 20 years at the heart of the community, Maple Milford has today closed its doors for the final time. The owners say the decision to close was not made lightly. They say that for two decades, Maple Milford has been more than a shop, it has been a community hub, a place of connection, […]
Milford community invited to help shape the future of local events
MILFORD and District Resource Centre (MDRC) is inviting local residents, businesses, and community groups to play an active role in shaping the town’s event calendar by joining a brand-new Community Events Committee. The committee’s first meeting will be held at MDRC on Monday, October 13 at 7pm, and anyone interested in supporting or organising community […]