The sanding and seeding of the new playing pitch at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey were completed this week. The resurfacing of Donegal’s premier GAA ground is part of a €500,000 overall redevelopment which began in April. The project also includes improvements to floodlighting, drainage, and accessibility. Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, visited MacCumhaill Park […]
Public Services Companion: Almost 23,000 people here eligible for free pass
A total of 22,953 people in Donegal will be able to benefit from the extension to the Free Travel Scheme for the over-70s. As of this week, those over 70 with a valid free travel Public Services Card can have another person, aged 16 or older, travel with them for free on all public and […]
Minister McConalogue urges farmers to prioritise safety during current cold snap
Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue, has urged farmers to prioritise safety during the current cold spell of weather. “I am asking all farmers, fishers and everyone in rural areas to be extra careful during the current cold spell of weather,” he said. “While farmers always make every effort to look after livestock during poor weather, they […]
McHugh rejects Taoiseach’s repeated efforts to mend Fine Gael rift
EFFORTS to bring Donegal TD Joe McHugh back into the Fine Gael ranks have intensified under the new leadership of Taoiseach Simon Harris, who has made direct appeals both before and after his recent ascension to the role. Deputy McHugh, a former minister and Government Chief Whip, lost the Fine Gael party whip over his […]
Taoiseach responds to 100% Redress success
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has vowed to “continue to listen and continue to respond the best we can” with respect to those suffering enormous stress in Donegal, impacted by the defective blocks crisis. He was responding in the Dáil to Donegal TD Thomas Pringle, who reminded the Taoiseach of the success enjoyed by the 100% Redress […]
Commencement of TAMS 3 payments
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has announced the commencement of payments in respect of claims submitted under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3). Making the announcement, the Minister said: “Payments totalling almost €1.4 million under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) will issue this week and will continue […]
Animal welfare grants application opens
Applications for funding under the Animal Welfare Grants Programme from registered animal welfare charities in Ireland.
€36 million allocated for Donegal’s roads
Donegal County Council has been allocated €36.22 million in funding for improving and maintaining roads across the county.
Funding announced for Ballybofey and Letterkenny sports projects
THERE is good news for two Donegal sports projects which have been allocated €1.15 million between them in Government funding. The Finn Harps-Donegal Community Stadium is to receive €693,550, while the Letterkenny Regional Sports Activity Hub at Carnamuggagh has been allocated €422,739. The “top up” grant allocations were announced on Wednesday by the Minister for […]
Mica Action Group sent ‘urgent letter’ to Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue
THE Mica Action Group has sent an ‘urgent letter’ to Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue to mark the one year anniversary of the refusal of pre-legislative scrutiny. It is the one year anniversary of when homeowners were refused full pre-legislative scrutiny of the Defective Concrete Blocks Act on the grounds of urgency – to speed up […]