Councillor says planning inquiry needed over lack of access to river in Ballyshannon
A Donegal county councillor says there needs to be a planning inquiry into why the ESB has been allowed erect fencing in Ballyshannon against the wishes of local people. Fine Gael Councillor Barry O Neill claims the fencing hinders access to the river in the town and in getting vital…
War of words over fire stations in south Donegal
A war of words has broken out between Donegal county council and fire crews in Ballyshannon and Bundoran over new fire stations. The crews claim funding has been offered to the council for one new station to service both towns but that has been refuted by the council who say…
Donegal councillor says rates reform necessary at national level
A Donegal councillor says the system of deciding on how much rates that businesses pay to local authorities needs to be examined at a national level. Fine Gael Councillor Barry O’Neill made his comments in the aftermath of Sligo County Council’s decision at its annual budget meeting this week to…
Thousands expected in Ballyshannon this weekend for Rory Gallagher Festival
Thousands of people from all over the world will visit Ballyshannon, Co DOnegal, this coming bank holiday weekend for the annual Rory Gallagher Festival in the town. It will take place over four days, stating this Thursday. Gallagher, a world-famous rock and blues singer and multi-instrumentalist, was born in Ballyshannon.…