Approval granted for South Donegal glamping site
Approval has been given for work to proceed on a glamping site in South Donegal. The campsite, located on the Teelin Road in Carrick, has received planning permission after it was intially denied by Donegal County Council. It’s thought the original application was denied because there was no footpath at…
Leitrim and Donegal County Councils praised by EPA in new report
Leitrim and Donegal County Councils have been commended by the EPA regarding their handling of local environmental issues. A new report from the EPA has outlined how a small number of local authorities around the country are performing well when it comes to monitoring environmental issues, such as air, water…
Information events taking place in Donegal regarding Vacant and Derelict Properties
Donegal County Council are hosting a number of information events right across the county regarding the supports available for Vacant and Derelict properties. Grants of up to €84,000 are available to property owners who’s vacant or derelict homes will be their main private property, or will be made available by…
Rockfield to Belleek road ‘accident waiting to happen’
The current state of the route from Rockfield and Belleek has been branded as an accident waiting to happen. The road is home to Rockfield National School and it’s understood that while many residents would like to walk their children to school, it’s too dangerous to do so. …
Update on N56 access restriction not expected for months
Three Donegal TDs met with members of Donegal County Council this morning to discuss the National Policy which restricts access on the N56. Councillor Michael McClafferty, the Cathaoirleach of Glenties Municipal District, says young people are emigrating from west Donegal because they can’t obtain permission to build close to home.…
Bus Eireann asked to provide answers over ‘substandard service’
Bus Eireann is facing calls to attend an emergency meeting with Donegal County Councillors over the latest in the cancellations debacle. Passengers wishing to travel to Donegal and Fermanagh were left stranded at Dublin Airport last Friday morning with little notice given while a similar incident happened in Donegal…
Cllr Martin Harley is the new Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council
Fine Gael Cllr Martin Harley has been elected Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council. He was elected at a special meeting of Donegal County Council held yesterday evening. Cllr Harley takes over from Fianna Fáil Cllr Liam Blaney in the role. In his fourteen years…