13 h. ago Free Christmas parking in seven Galway towns starts tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Free parking for the Christmas period begins tomorrow (Monday) in seven Galway towns. Those included are Athenry, Ballinasloe, Clifden, Cleggan, Gort, Loughrea and Tuam. Galway County Council states that on- and off-street parking will be free from 11:00 AM every day until December 31st. The aim is […] The post Free Christmas parking in seven Galway towns starts tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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29 h. ago March date for reopening of Bray to Greystones cliff walk will be 'challenging'

Wicklow County Council has been under extensive pressure to restore full public access to the iconic Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk, including from Tánaiste Simon Harris.

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43 h. ago Council confirms that social and affordable scheme will break ground by Christmas

Galway County Council has announced that site works on one of the largest social and affordable housing schemes delivered in east Galway will commence before Christmas. The local authority has signed a €14.95 million contract with C&N Higgins Construction for the construction of 56 homes at Cosmona, Loughrea. The scheme comprises 44 houses and 12 […] The post Council confirms that social and affordable scheme will break ground by Christmas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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65 h. ago Two Donegal hotels seek planning permission to extend their bars

Two leading Donegal hotels are seeking planning permission to extend their respective bars. The applications to Donegal County Council are… The post Two Donegal hotels seek planning permission to extend their bars appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 d. ago Council to cut spending after councillors vote against rates increase

Donegal County Council has passed its budget for 2026 this evening, without an increase in commercial rates. As a result,… The post Council to cut spending after councillors vote against rates increase appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 d. ago Update: Council to grit extra routes tonight as temperature dips

Donegal County Council has confirmed it will now grit extra routes tonight, following a drop in temperatures this evening. Earlier,… The post Update: Council to grit extra routes tonight as temperature dips appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 d. ago One designated Donegal maintenance route to be gritted today

Donegal County Council has confirmed just one of its designated Winter Maintenance Routes will be gritted this evening. Route No… The post One designated Donegal maintenance route to be gritted today appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 d. ago Risk of further delays to sale of former St Brigid's hospital

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The sale of the former St Brigid’s hospital in Ballinalsoe could face further delays. HSE management has said it could be as late as June before it goes to the market. Galway County Council is due to meet with the HSE to discuss title reunification issues for […] The post Risk of further delays to sale of former St Brigid's hospital appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Galway County Council to host webinar on affordable housing schemes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council is hosting a free public webinar later today to explain the affordable housing scheme. It follows a survey earlier this year which showed a third of respondents were not familiar with the scheme. The webinar will set out how it works, and outline supports […] The post Galway County Council to host webinar on affordable housing schemes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Letterkenny Chamber says commercial rates increase could cost jobs and close businesses

Letterkenny Chamber has written to Donegal County Councillors pleading with them not to increase commercial rates for local businesses. Donegal… The post Letterkenny Chamber says commercial rates increase could cost jobs and close businesses appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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4 d. ago Second adjournment of Donegal County Council’s budget meeting 

Donegal County Council’s annual budget meeting has been adjourned for a second time. The initial meeting ended without agreement two… The post Second adjournment of Donegal County Council’s budget meeting  appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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6 d. ago Donegal County Council pays tribute to former County Manager Michael McLoone

Donegal County Council has issued a statement following the passing of former County Manager, Michael McLoone. Mr. McLoone served as… The post Donegal County Council pays tribute to former County Manager Michael McLoone appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Council makes call for Occupied Territories Bill to encompass both goods and services

Donegal County Council has agreed to write to the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee and ensure that the… The post Council makes call for Occupied Territories Bill to encompass both goods and services appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Call on Minister to bring Inishbofin and Cleggan airstrips into use

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Gaeltacht Minister Dara Calleary is being called on to help bring Inishbofin and Cleggan airstrips into use. Councillor Eileen Mannion has put forward the proposal to County Council, saying the sites – built at a cost of ten million euro – are basically lying idle. The […] The post Call on Minister to bring Inishbofin and Cleggan airstrips into use appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago County Council motion calls on government to prepare for united Ireland 

The Passing of a motion asking Donegal County Council to call on the government to prepare for a united Ireland… The post County Council motion calls on government to prepare for united Ireland  appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Progress on N59 improvement works between Outside Oughterard

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Progress has been made towards beginning improvement works on the N59 outside Oughterard. In late October, Galway County Council submitted changes to planning conditions to an Coimisiún pleanála to resolve issues with the approvals process. The new plans have gained the support of the National Parks and […] The post Progress on N59 improvement works between Outside Oughterard appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Passing of United Ireland motion by Donegal County Council 'an important moment'

Passing of United Ireland motion by Donegal County Council 'an important moment' - Colr McMonagle  Derry Journal

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1 week ago Paramedics forced to run 1km across sand during councillor’s beach ordeal

A Donegal County Councillor is pushing to improve how emergency services access and locate beaches across the county after experiencing… The post Paramedics forced to run 1km across sand during councillor’s beach ordeal appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Donegal councillors repeat call for public inquiry into Creeslough tragedy

Donegal County Councillors have unanimously agreed to reissue a call to the Justice Minister to establish a public inquiry into… The post Donegal councillors repeat call for public inquiry into Creeslough tragedy appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Renovation bill for entrance at south Dublin park exceeds €750,000

Work undertaken at Deer Park in Mount Merrion to improve accessibility, says county council

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