Donegal TD says enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme falls well short of full redress
A Donegal TD is warning that the enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks (DCB) Grant Scheme which commenced yesterday will fall well short of 100% redress for many impacted homeowners impacted by mica or pyrite. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’ Brien TD, has commenced the…
Two additional counites expected to added to Mica redress scheme
The Cabinet will sign off on the final Mica redress plan this morning with the counties of Clare and Limerick being added to the scheme. Adding the two counties to the scheme which already includes Donegal and Mayo will likely add around 500 million euro to the cost, bringing…
Sadness at closure of Killybegs Maritime and Carpet Heritage Centre
There is sadness and disappointment in the south Donegal area over the closure of one of the area’s prime tourist attractions, the Killybegs Maritime and Carpet-Making Heritage Centre in Killybegs. More than 75,000 people have visited the centre in the past 15 years. It’s understood the closure is as a…
McGettigans actions saves lives in Lahinch
The actions of a Donegal man who was among a group of surfers acting in a voluntary capacity is believed to have saved more than 40 lives at Lahinch beach in Co Clare over the weekend. There was no lifeguards were on duty at the beach over the weekend. …