Fears over more storms for Donegal
South Donegal is said to have escaped last night’s storm relatively unscathed however there’s concern over the high frequency of severe weather events recently. A large number of trees came down in the area and a large clean-up operation is underway to clear debris off more minor routes. Local Sinn…
New funfair and waterpark to be built in Bundoran
It’s hoped that work on a new funfair and waterpark in Bundoran will get underway sooner rather than later. The development was given the green light by An Bord Pleanála this week and will see it situated on the site of the former Astoria Ballroom in the town. Planning permission…
Three families to be evicted in south Donegal
It’s emerged that three families are facing eviction in south Donegal. The notice to quit letters were issued in the New Year, with those in question now scrambling for alternative accommodation. Local Sinn Fein Councillor, Michael McMahon, has described what’s happening as ‘criminal’ and only a drop in the ocean…
Bundoran Councillor says Department of Integration must improve communications with Gardaí
A Local councillor says it’s of the upmost importance that Gardai in the north west are informed of the locations of proposed International Protection centres and be briefed in a timely fashion in relation to the movement of those seeking asylum to the these locations. The comments from Bundoran…
Lengthy backlog in Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant in Donegal
There’s said to be a significant backlog on applications for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant in south Donegal. Homeowners can get up to €50,000 to renovate a vacant property and up to €70,000 if the property is derelict. However, people must do the work and spend the money in the…
Bundoran Councillor begs Electoral Commission to reunite Donegal
The opportunity to reunite Donegal for the next general election should not be missed in order for the county to prosper. That’s the warning from a Bundoran Councillor ahead of the publication of the review of Dáil constituencies which will strongly recommend that ‘the breaching of county boundaries’ should…
Bus Eireann asked to provide answers over ‘substandard service’
Bus Eireann is facing calls to attend an emergency meeting with Donegal County Councillors over the latest in the cancellations debacle. Passengers wishing to travel to Donegal and Fermanagh were left stranded at Dublin Airport last Friday morning with little notice given while a similar incident happened in Donegal…