Mica challenge for Donegal ETB
The new chairperson of Donegal ETB says the challenges posed by MICA will be some of the biggest issues that the Schools, teachers, students and their parents will be facing in the year ahead. Earlier this week, Cllr Barry Sweeney was confirmed as the new chairperson of the…
Travel Technician needs to be appointed to oversee South Donegal greenway projects
A Donegal Municipal District Councillor has hit out at what he has described the ‘geographical imbalance’ that exists in Donegal when it comes to development of greenways, cycle ways and walkway projects in the County. Councillor Barry Sweeney claims that there is not enough focus on developing projects in…
Councillor calls for reduced water speed limit in coastal areas
A Donegal Municipal District Councillor says the actions of a small minority using personal watercrafts are endangering the safety of other water users at various locations in coastal areas across the County. Fine Gael Councillor Barry Sweeney has tabled a motion for next Monday’s meeting of the local authority asking…
Barry Sweeney expected to be confirmed as new Cathaoirleach of Donegal Municipal District
It’s expected that Fine Gael Councillor Barry Sweeney will today be elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Donegal Municipal District. Cllr. Sweeney will succeed Fianna Fail Councillor Michael Naughton in the position. The appointment of Niamh Kennedy as vice-chairperson of the municipal is also due to take…
Donegal Councillor urges town and villages to maximise unique selling points
A south Donegal councillor says the unique aspects of different towns and villages should be used in the formation of what he called a ‘place-based’ approach to regeneration. Fine Gael Councillor Barry Sweeney made his proposal at this week’s meeting of Donegal County Council. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/Sweeney%20web%200206.mp3
Call for slow zone to be established in Ballyshannon
A south Donegal councillor says the establishment of a ‘Slow Zone’ in Ballyshannon would tie in with the Green Schools Programme in the town. Fine Gael Councillor Barry Sweeny is calling for the implementation of a ‘Slow Zone’ in The Rock area. He says it would create a safer, happier…
New Donegal Greenway unit must work on all projects
A Donegal Councillor is calling on the new Greenways Unit which is being setup by the local authority to make sure there is balanced resources placed on the development of all greenway projects throughout the County. Three new staff members are being recruited by Donegal County Council to work…