Manorhamilton MD Councillors step up opposition to granting of prospecting licence
Opposition to the recent decision by the Minister of Environment Eamon Ryan to grant a prospecting licence to Flintridge Resources for operations in North Leitrim has increased with the decision by the Councillors in the Manorhamilton Municipal District to table a joint motion to oppose the move. The motion…
Petition underway to preserve Old Barracks in Ballyshannon
A petition has been organised to try and preserve and repair the Old Barracks building in Ballyshannon, which is 322 years old. John Boden of ACL Computing, one of three businesses on the premises, says Donegal County Council needs to intervene (pic; ACL Computing) OceanFM Ireland · Petition underway…
Tánaiste to visit Donegal tomorrow
The Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar to visit Donegal tomorrow. The visit comes just days after the party’s only TD in the County, Deputy Joe McHugh confirmed that he will not be contesting the next general election. The Tánaiste’s visit is seen as an attempt to boost morale among grass…
Car enthusiasts insist they causing no bother after criticism of Bundoran event
The fall-out continues from last Sunday’s gathering of young car enthusiasts in Bundoran, despite roads in the town being blocked off. Safe Bride is one such car enthusiast, and insists they’re doing nothing wrong, while Sean says it’s good to see young people having an interest and hobby in life…
Two in three households experience water supply issues
Two in three households have experienced issues with their water in the past 6 months, according to a Water Advisory Body survey published today. The survey asked a targeted group of customers who live in areas that had recent issues with their water supply. Results show that 33…
North West families ‘struggling’ to meet rising cost of living
Serious concern has been raised over families in the North West struggling to meet the rising costs of living. Donegal has seen the highest rise in rent nationwide – a recent Daft.ie report showed that rents increased by 24.3%. Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle says this has resulted…
Frustration growing over Killybegs fish weighing issue
Frustration is said to be growing in south Donegal over the Killybegs fish weighing issue. A recent Fine Gael Donegal District AGM meeting has heard that the debacle is having a negative effect on many people living in the community who rely on the work created as a result…