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Donegal councillors annoyed at ministerial request to alter wind policy

Councillors in Donegal continue to reject a ministerial request to change their recently adopted wind policy and vastly increase the area where turbines would be permitted in the county. As revealed by this paper two weeks ago Minster of State for ...

28 Sept 2022 at 21:30

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Home owners and businesses in Donegal asked to prepare for when pipes freeze

Simple steps can be taken to avoid damage to your pipes during cold weather. Freezing conditions can lead to a higher than normal volume of burst pipes. A burst pipe can cause severe damage in the home, while also leading to valuable water being ...

17 Jan 2022 at 17:39

Local News

Silent protest at wind farm information event today

A silent protest opposing the development of a major wind farm in the Gweebarra area of West Donegal is taking place this afternoon. Ørsted and FuturEnergy Ireland are jointly exploring the potential for a wind energy project near the ...

13 Jun 2022 at 12:37

National News

Rishi Sunak wins Tory leadership contest to become new British prime minister

Rishi Sunak warned his warring MPs the Conservatives must “unite or die” in the face of a “profound economic challenge” after winning the race to be the next prime minister. The former chancellor ruled out opposition demands for a ...

24 Oct 2022 at 18:15

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Bird tour to highlight environmental richness of threatened bay

Ballyness Bay has been in the news recently on account of a major plan to convert this beautiful tidal estuary into a large-scale shellfish farming area. There has been a great deal of shock in the locality about proposals that ...

05 Nov 2019 at 11:35

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Wind farm debate brews up another storm in west Donegal

A row over the development of a wind farm in rural West Donegal continues to blow its way to the centre of a community as opposing sides in the debate gear up for another confrontation next week. The team behind the proposal ...

05 Oct 2022 at 22:59

Local News

Call for urgent measures to prevent destruction of protected marine habitat in Donegal

The now rare native oyster in Lough Swilly is threatened by the spread of the invasive Pacific oyster which escaped from oyster farms in the area, it has been claimed. The Irish Wildlife Trust, (IWT), has released a report ...

01 Oct 2020 at 17:00

Local News

Gweebarra wind farm meeting on Saturday

Concerns about proposed wind farm developments in the Gweebarra Estuary area of west Donegal will be discussed at a public meeting to be held this coming Saturday night, January 7 in the Lettermacaward Hall at 8pm. The ...

05 Jan 2023 at 13:00

Donegal MD

Conservation plan for beautiful part of Donegal

The Cathedral Quarter will launch their ‘Conservation Plan’ this Friday 24th of February in Dillon's Hotel at 7:30pm. Guest Speakers include the Mayor of the Letterkenny Municipal Authority Cllr. James Pat McDaid, ...

22 Feb 2017 at 17:47

Local News

Donegal receives €140,000 heritage fund to boost tourism and jobs

Sixteen projects across the county will share €140,000 under a special grant scheme run by The Heritage Council. The funding will boost local economies, grow tourism, and enhance community spirit by supporting ...

13 May 2021 at 17:33

Business

Letterkenny businesses offered water conservation masterclass

On Wednesday next, June 15 Irish Water, in partnership with Chambers Ireland, will deliver an online masterclass on water conservation for Letterkenny businesses. By doing so, it is hoped that as many ...

10 Jun 2022 at 14:52

Covid-19

Donegal households asked to conserve water and not to dump antiseptic wipes in toilets

An appeal to Donegal householders and businesses to help maintain vital water and wastewater services by conserving water where possible. Irish Water are asking non-domestic customers to turn off all ...

18 Mar 2020 at 11:39

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