Donegal Sports Star Awards function sells out
The Donegal Sports Star committee has announced that next Friday night’s Awards function is now sold out. A committee spokesperson confirmed that all the tickets are gone six days ahead of the 41st annual presentation of sporting awards in the Mount Errigal Hotel. “We’re delighted that the function is now…
Donegal raises budget by €2.2m
Donegal County Council has over €2.2million more to spend in its budget this year. The budget for 2017 was passed at a meeting of the Council yesterday. The Council says it’s continuing to work to reach targets to reduce its overall deficit as well. Businesses will also face similar rates…
New Information Guide for Older People launched
A new Information Guide for Older People has been launched by the Donegal Age Friendly Alliance. It’s to address the information needs of older people in the county, especially the most vulnerable older people in the community. It provides information on a number of issues including entitlements, health, housing and…
Ardara councillor named Donegal Cathaoirleach
Ardara councillor, Terence Slowey, has been officially elected as chair of Donegal County Council. The decision was announced officially yesterday evening. His Fine Gael colleague, councillor Barry O’Neill, has also been elected as Leas Cathaoirleach. They have replaced the Fianna Fail pairing of Councillors Ciaran Brogan and Sean Mc Eniff.…
Calls for rollout of new pay-by-weight system to be postponed
Donegal County Council is calling for the introduction of the new pay-by-weight bin charges to be postponed. It follows a workshop on waste management and the new billing system held at the County Council yesterday. The new charges are due to come into effect in just over two weeks time…
Donegal County Council puts out water safety warning
As the warm weather continues Donegal County Council is supporting Irish Water Safety’s call to the public to prevent drownings this bank holiday weekend. There are 135 drownings in Ireland every year – that’s more than eleven per month. The Council has issued a statement ahead of this weekend as…