14 h. ago Ardrahan farmer selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A farmer and agricultural contractor from Ardrahan has been selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council. Lawrence, or Laurie Harney, received the unanimous backing of local Fine Gael members at an uncontested convention last night. Mr. Harney is also a former chair of the Fine […] The post Ardrahan farmer selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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54 h. ago ‘People are shocked. This is not the norm in Killybegs’ – Councillor Niamh Kennedy

Killybegs resident and Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Niamh Kennedy has said people are shocked by the sudden death of… The post ‘People are shocked. This is not the norm in Killybegs’ – Councillor Niamh Kennedy appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 d. ago Stop ‘lampooning’ and ‘lashing out’ at us in public over Dublin Airport passenger cap, Fingal County Council tells DAA

Stop ‘lampooning’ and ‘lashing out’ at us in public over Dublin Airport passenger cap, Fingal County Council tells DAA  The Irish Independent

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3 d. ago Former Caltra bar and shop to be developed into three residential units

An unoccupied public house in an East Galway village will be demolished to make way for a small residential development after the owners took their case to An Bord Pleanála. Planning permission had been refused by Galway County Council to redevelop the building, in the heart of Caltra, which is said to be in an […] The post Former Caltra bar and shop to be developed into three residential units appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago St Brigids Campus in Ballinasloe set to be added to derelict sites register

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM St. Brigids Campus in Ballinasloe could be set to be added to the register of derelict sites. That’s according to local councillor Alan Harney, who says Galway County Council has notified the HSE, which owns the land. It comes as the HSE is making efforts to bring […] The post St Brigids Campus in Ballinasloe set to be added to derelict sites register appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago Steel ramps proposed to improve wheelchair access in Letterkenny

Donegal County Council is considering installing steel ramps in Letterkenny town to improve wheelchair accessibility. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh suggested the… The post Steel ramps proposed to improve wheelchair access in Letterkenny appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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6 d. ago Council to take action after four falls on Ballybofey footpath

Donegal County Council has promised to take urgent action after a number of people tripped and fell recently on a… The post Council to take action after four falls on Ballybofey footpath appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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6 d. ago Letterkenny councillor warns vacant properties are ‘magnet for antisocial behaviour’

Donegal County Council has been urged to identify the owners of derelict properties in Meadowbank estate in a bid to… The post Letterkenny councillor warns vacant properties are ‘magnet for antisocial behaviour’ appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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6 d. ago Council housing over 50 adults and children in emergency accommodation

Donegal County Council confirmed it is currently supporting over 40 adults and three families in emergency accommodation. Following a number… The post Council housing over 50 adults and children in emergency accommodation appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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7 d. ago Halloween fireworks in Letterkenny could spark business boom, council hears

Donegal County Council has been asked to explore options for a Halloween fireworks display in Letterkenny. The idea was raised… The post Halloween fireworks in Letterkenny could spark business boom, council hears appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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7 d. ago Letterkenny residents ‘very disappointed’ council not buying their homes

Residents of nine houses in the Ballymacool area of Letterkenny have expressed disappointment that Donegal County Council may not purchase… The post Letterkenny residents ‘very disappointed’ council not buying their homes appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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8 d. ago Council allowed woman to exhume father’s remains from Dublin cemetery without consulting siblings, court told

Paschal Farrell brings proceedings against Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council over ‘incomprehensible’ decision

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8 d. ago Donegal County Council’s Film Office opens new funding for emerging talent

As part of a shared commitment to fostering creativity and supporting emerging talent, Donegal County Council’s Film Office, in collaboration… The post Donegal County Council’s Film Office opens new funding for emerging talent appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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8 d. ago Nominations sought for awards that honour community champions

Nominations are now open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025 – the annual awards scheme that honours individuals and groups who have had a significant impact on the quality of life in communities across County Galway. The joint venture between Galway County Council and the Public Participation Network (PPN), which has over 1,300 member groups carrying […] The post Nominations sought for awards that honour community champions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Family begs Council for transfer from ‘awful’ halting site near Portumna

A family of four living in a hellish halting site near Portumna has begged Galway County Council for a transfer. Megan Corcoran said her mental health was suffering after three years of enduring ‘unsafe’ conditions at Capira halting site. Ms Corcoran said she and her husband David feared for the safety of their two boys, […] The post Family begs Council for transfer from ‘awful’ halting site near Portumna appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Council asks An Bord Pleanála to uphold Creeslough planning decision

Donegal County Council has written to An Bord Pleanála to uphold its decision on the redevelopment of the Creeslough tragedy… The post Council asks An Bord Pleanála to uphold Creeslough planning decision appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago South Dublin County Council seeks pass from itself for land deemed taxable on its own map

Local authority among landowners caught by residential zoned land tax

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1 week ago Buncrana man in court after threatening council inspector over smokey coal

A Buncrana coal merchant who made a threat to a Donegal County Council official has been told to come up… The post Buncrana man in court after threatening council inspector over smokey coal appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Second record year sees Donegal County Council collect €34.7M in rates

Donegal County Council collected a record €34.7 million in commercial rates last year. The figure is up €3.3 million on… The post Second record year sees Donegal County Council collect €34.7M in rates appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Walking protests in four areas of Connemara's R336 in next hour over 'lethal' road conditions

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Walking protests are to take place along four areas of Connemara’s R336 in the next hour over ‘lethal’ traffic conditions Residents say that if nothing is done by Galway County Council to improve safety on the road, they will ‘take further action which will escalate in scale […] The post Walking protests in four areas of Connemara's R336 in next hour over 'lethal' road conditions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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