Cllr voices concern over illegal encampments in Ballyshannon & Bundoran
A Donegal councillor has voiced concern over the parking of Illegal encampments in the towns of Ballyshannon and Bundoran. Fine Gael Councillor Barry O’Neill claimed caravans were illegally parked at two locations in Bundoran as well as at two locations in Ballyshannon. He also raised serious concerns about illegal encampments…
Councillor suggests asking neighbouring councils to help fund south Donegal fire stations
A south Donegal councillor is suggesting that local authorities in Sligo, Leitrim and Fermanagh might be asked to contribute toward the building of two new fire stations, one in Bundoran, the other in Ballyshannon. Fine Gael Councillor Barry O Neill says the fire service in Bundoran provides services to northern…
Call for new taxi rank in Bundoran
A Donegal councillor will call today for the taxi rank in Bundoran to be moved to a new location. Fine Gael’s Barry O Neill will propose at a Donegal Municipal District meeting of the county council that the taxi rank be located to an area opposite the toursit office on…
Rory Gallagher Fest a major economic boost
The Rory Gallagher Festival which starts in Ballyshannon this Thursday and continues over the bank holiday weekend, is a major musical and cultural event in the North West And for rock music lovers, especially fans of Rory Gallagher and his music, it’s the highlight of their year. But the festival…
South Donegal Councillor reveals his support for Coveney
A south Donegal councillor has come out in support of Simon Coveney. Ballyshannon Councillor Barry O’Neill is the only Fine Gael politician in the North West to publicly confirm his support for the Cork TD so far. Speaking to Ocean FM News, he says he has been considering his options…
Councillor’s queries about Millstone site in Ballyshannon
A South Donegal councillor wants to know if the council is going to add an area in the centre of Ballyshannon to its list of derelict sites in the county. Fine Gael Councillor Barry O’Neill is hoping to have an answer at Tuesday’s Municipal District meetng of the council in…
Councillor wants more focus on South Donegal
As Donegal’s draft county development plan goes out for public consultation, a local councillor has called for greater emphasis to be put on the south of the county and its relationship with Sligo, Leitrim and Fermanagh. Councillors discussed the county developemnt plan at a special meeting in Lifford this week.…