North West Donegal effected by water supply disruption
A significant number of homes currently experiencing limited or no water in North West Donegal. Irish water and Donegal County Council are investigating reports of supply disruptions affecting Letterilly, Gortnasillagh, Glenties and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Crews are currently working to return supply to normal levels. People…
New Cathaoirleach identifies Housing, Fishing and Education as key priorities
The incoming chairperson of the Donegal MD of the local authority has identified housing as one of the biggest challenges facing the council at present. Independent Councillor Niamh Kennedy was appointed to the position of Cathaloirleach of the Donegal Municipal District today at it’s Annual General meeting. Cllr…
Likely to be weeks before Rossnowlagh road re-opened
Donegal County Council says it’s likely to be weeks before repairs are done on road R231 at Rossnowlagh Upper which is closed due to a recent landslide. Diversions are in place through Rossnowlangh Lower. Municipal Area Manager Mark Sweeney told a meeting of Donegal Municipal District last week that pipes…
Leitrim Cathaoirleach highlights importance of Paddy’s Day visit
The Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council believes the upcoming visit of councillors to America for St. Patrick’s Day is important for the future of each county. The Cathaoirligh of Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo council’s as well as other representatives will be visiting New York for Paddy’s Day celebrations. Leitrim will…
Donegal Councillors want plans for fire services report scrapped
Councillors in Donegal are calling for Executive of Donegal County Council to scrap plans for a €20,000 report on the fire services in south Donegal. A public meeting in Ballyshannon heard last night that that money would be better spent investing in the services themselves. Meanwhile, Donegal County Council says…
Donegal TD says there is no housing crisis, just inaction by government
A Donegal TD believes there is no housing crisis and the property vacancy rates in the county prove it. Independet deputy Thomas Pringle says there is only a crisis of inaction by government. Figures show that Donegal has 12,500 vacant and derelict homes, the second highest rate outside Dublin. Deputy…
Mayor believes childcare discussion could bring more women into politics
The Mayor of Sligo says it’s a massive step forward that childcare is being considered by politicians in Ireland. Dublin City Council are to debate a motion this week that would lead to councillors being allowed bring their young children in to the chamber for meetings. Councillors in Sligo, Leitrim…