64 h. ago Call for end to concrete levy and double taxation for families rebuilding defective homes

Donegal County Councillor Joy Beard has written to the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, urging the Government to abolish… The post Call for end to concrete levy and double taxation for families rebuilding defective homes appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

4 d. ago Emergency hubs set up as ESB and Uisce Eireann admits long delays

Donegal County Council in association with a number of community partners have arranged for the opening of a number of… The post Emergency hubs set up as ESB and Uisce Eireann admits long delays appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

5 d. ago Harry Blaney Bridge to close to all traffic during Storm Amy

Donegal County Council have informed that the Harry Blaney Bridge over Mulroy Bay will be closed to all traffic during… The post Harry Blaney Bridge to close to all traffic during Storm Amy appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

6 d. ago Waterford Airport could begin commercial flights after funding bid

Waterford’s city and county council received a €30m proposal from a private investor to allow for the development of the airport.

Transport

6 d. ago Emergency response packs proposed for Donegal homes hit by power cuts and floods

Donegal County Council is set to seek funding from the Department of Housing to create emergency packs for households during… The post Emergency response packs proposed for Donegal homes hit by power cuts and floods appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

6 d. ago Over 300 letters sent to County Council over road safety in Furbo

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 321 letters have been sent to Galway County Council over road safety concerns in Furbo. The issue has been raised for more than two decades, with the area outside the local school hosting several protests in the past year. While the committee group are welcoming recent progress […] The post Over 300 letters sent to County Council over road safety in Furbo appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

8 d. ago Launch of Ballyshannon Historic Towns Atlas to take place next week

The Royal Irish Academy in partnership with Donegal County Council will launch the Ballyshannon Historic Towns Atlas in the Abbey… The post Launch of Ballyshannon Historic Towns Atlas to take place next week appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

8 d. ago No council staff used purchase cards in the wrong – CEO McLaughlin

Staff of Donegal County Council faced a public backlash and were taunted over ‘unbalanced’ commentary on an audit into purchasing… The post No council staff used purchase cards in the wrong – CEO McLaughlin appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

8 d. ago Council gives green light for construction of 172 social homes in Letterkenny

Donegal County Council members have given the green light to a major social housing project in Letterkenny. The development at… The post Council gives green light for construction of 172 social homes in Letterkenny appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

8 d. ago Councillor demands that Glenveagh Castle reopens SEVEN days a week

A Donegal County Councillor has demanded that Glenveagh Castle reopen tours of the building seven days a week. At present… The post Councillor demands that Glenveagh Castle reopens SEVEN days a week appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

9 d. ago Lack of dredging creating serious implications at harbours, council told

Donegal County Council has been asked to do more to ensure dredging is carried out at council-controlled harbours. Issues of… The post Lack of dredging creating serious implications at harbours, council told appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

9 d. ago Shay Given's plans for €4m padel centre in Kildare halted by council

Kildare County Council has rejected the former Ireland goalkeeper’s bid to build a state-of-the-art padel complex at Goffs, ruling it contravenes land reserved for equine use.

Politics

9 d. ago Closure of Donegal ISPCA centre sees rescued dogs transferred to Longford

Fourteen dogs saved from dire conditions in West Donegal were transferred to Longford for care, Donegal County Council has heard.… The post Closure of Donegal ISPCA centre sees rescued dogs transferred to Longford appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

9 d. ago N67 Kinvara Active Travel Scheme under review due to significant challenges

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The N67 Kinvara Active Travel Scheme is currently under review, with Galway County Council now reassessing its options. Significant challenges have been identified during the design and environmental assessment phase, including the identification of a priority habitat. The scheme would also require the closure of the N67 […] The post N67 Kinvara Active Travel Scheme under review due to significant challenges appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

9 d. ago Councillors cautioned that takeover of Creeslough tragedy site ‘not simple’

A motion has been passed by Donegal County Councillors today seeking a compulsory purchase order on the site of the… The post Councillors cautioned that takeover of Creeslough tragedy site ‘not simple’ appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

1 week ago Concerns over lack of signposting for teens moving from CAMHS to adult mental health services

A Donegal county councillor is calling on the HSE to streamline the transition of support for teenagers in the CAMHS… The post Concerns over lack of signposting for teens moving from CAMHS to adult mental health services appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

1 week ago Galway County Council’s StoryMaps Project wins eGovernment award

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council’s StoryMaps Project has won an eGovernment award It has digitised the heritage of communities across Galway into interactive online experiences The project received the Open Data Award, having been shortlisted with the National Cancer Registry of Ireland It involved a collaboration between Galway County […] The post Galway County Council’s StoryMaps Project wins eGovernment award appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

1 week ago Permission sought for windfarm to power over 3,000 homes near Dungloe

Plans have been lodged with Donegal County Council for a new windfarm near Dungloe. Irish Premium Renewable Energy Ltd claims… The post Permission sought for windfarm to power over 3,000 homes near Dungloe appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

2 w. ago Conamara schools flock for inclusion on Safe Routes expansion

A TOTAL of 13 schools across Conamara have made applications to be included in the Safe Routes to School [SRTS] Active Travel Programme, local councillors were told at their meeting in County Hall. In a report presented to the meeting by Galway County Council Senior Engineer [Active Travel], Paula Higgins, it showed that two of […] The post Conamara schools flock for inclusion on Safe Routes expansion appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago Harris to meet Wicklow Council boss as local authority pushes back on land zoning criticism

A number of councils are unhappy with being being accused of showing ‘inertia’ when it comes to housing.

Culture