An Post requested to extend closing date for Kilcar Post Office
An Post has been requested to extend the proposed closing date for Kilcar Post Office. Three Donegal TD’s, Fianna Fail’s Pat the Cope Gallagher, Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty and Independent Thomas Pringle have sent an letter to An Post seeking the closure be extended by 6 months. They say this…
Action group formed in attempt to save Kilcar Post Office
A crowd in excess of over 160 people attended a special meeting last night which was organised to try and retain the services of a local post office in Kilcar A new action group was formed at last night’s meeting to co-ordinate the efforts of the local community to retain…
Kilcar residents stand against post office closure
An Post is proposing to move its services five kilometres from one post office to another in South Donegal — but local people are having none of it. Kilcar Post Office is due to close at the end of this month with the retirement of the post master there. The…
Some credit unions forced to put caps on amount that can be held in deposits
A Sligo-based former director of the Irish League of Credit Unions says costs being imposed by banks is forcing some credit unions to put caps on the amounts that can be held in deposits. According to research by The Irish Times, at least 36 credit unions across the State have…
Only Post Office in Kilcar to close at end of month
There is shock in the community of Kilcar this morning with announcement that the only Post Office in the area is due to close at end of this month. The decision comes many months after the multiple closures of post offices throughout Sligo and Donegal. It’s understood the current postmaster…
Lands to be acquired for Kilcar Sewerage Scheme
Irish Water is to publish Compulsory Purchase Orders for lands required for a sewerage scheme in south Donegal. In addition to the land acquisitions Irish Water will be also be seeking planning permission for the Kilcar Sewerage Scheme from Donegal County Council. At present wastewater is discharged untreated into Tawny…
Official opening of water treatment plant to serve Owenteskna and Kilcar areas in Donegal
A €3.8 million water treatment plant will be officially opened in South West Donegal this morning. The system will serve over 2,700 customers in the Owenteskna and Kilcar area. The facility includes UV disinfection to protect against the risk of contamination from cryptosporidium Managing Director Irish Water Eamon Gallen says…