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Ten new biodiversity officers will have 'enormous impact' on nature - Noonan

Ten local authorities have been awarded funding to appoint biodiversity officers to deliver local action for biodiversity. The programme is being delivered by the Heritage Council and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) with the ...

13 Oct 2022 at 12:38

National News

Fines for failing to stop for school traffic wardens set to double

Drivers who fail to stop for school traffic wardens could now face a fine of €160, as penalties are set to double for such offences. Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton announced plans this week to double the ...

24 Aug 2022 at 12:23

Local News

Donegal scoops gold in Tidy Towns 2021

Buncrana and Letterkenny have scooped Gold Medals in the national SuperValu Tidy Towns competition. In addition, Moville, Raphoe, Glenties and Carraig Art were awarded Bronze Medals. The SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards Ceremony was live ...

12 Nov 2021 at 14:34

National News

Over half a million euro in grants announced to bring benefits to communities and local waters

Some €510,000 in grants have been issued through the Local Authority Waters Programme Community Water Development Fund. The latest call has seen 182 successful applications for funding in 2022. First introduced in 2018, the fund ...

14 Jun 2022 at 13:52

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Shared Island Initiative ignoring Lifford-Stranorlar MD claims Cllr Patrick McGowan

The absence of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District in decision-making for initiatives under the Government's Shared Island Initiative, particularly along the border region has been challenged. The concerns were raised by ...

14 Mar 2023 at 14:00

Local News

€63,155 allocated to 11 Donegal water projects

Eleven Donegal projects have been allocated a total of €63,155 through the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) under the ‘Community Water Development Fund Open Call 2024’. The Donegal projects that will receive funding ...

23 Mar 2024 at 08:17

National News

'Risk to human health' - warning from EPA as almost half of septic tanks failed inspections

Nearly half of all septic tanks tested in Ireland in 2023 failed inspections, according to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to the EPA report, 45% of Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems ...

09 May 2024 at 10:49

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Donegal's holiday homes make up 40.6% of the county's vacant properties

Donegal's holiday homes make up 40.6 of the county's vacant properties, the second highest percentage nationally. The information came to light via a question at Monday's meeting of Donegal County Council at the Aura ...

18 Jul 2022 at 21:30

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Buncrana councillor co-signs historic Sister City Partnership Agreement with the US

A prominent Buncrana politician was centre stage during a historic moment on Sunday last at the Partnership Agreement Signing Ceremony during the launch of the Irish Local Authority and US State Legislature Sister ...

19 Jul 2022 at 10:30

National News

Most efficient home 'already exists' - Housing Minister launches €150m vacancy fund

The Minister for Housing has launched a multi-million euro fund for local authorities (LAs) to tackle vacancy and dereliction across Ireland. Minister Darragh O'Brien published details of the Urban Regeneration ...

30 Jan 2023 at 16:48

Back In Business

Donegal firms in spotlight at virtual international trade event

Two Donegal firms will be sharing their experiences of growing highly successful engineering businesses at a major international trade event this Thursday. Karen Campbell of Irish Pressings in Gaoth Dobhair ...

13 Apr 2021 at 20:45

Local News

Good news for 24 families as new local authority houses are allocated in Donegal

Allocation of 24 local authority homes in Donegal Town has taken place. Area Manager of the Municipal District of Donegal, Pauric Sheerin told councillors at Tuesday’s MD meeting the units at Railway Park ...

13 May 2021 at 12:21

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