Councillor warns that inadequate footpaths in Grange could lead to fatal accident
There are genuine fears that someone will be killed in Grange over what’s been described as inadequate footpaths on the main thoroughfare. There have been ongoing calls for added safety measures throughout Grange for some time however so far there’s been little progress on the issue. Sligo County…
Millions of euro to be spent on development in Donegal
Millions of euro is to be spent in South Donegal on development, safety and road strenghtening works. The TII has confirmed just over 40 million euro for the whole of Donegal, but many of the projects are in the south of the county. They include considerable works on various sections…
North West councils battling against Japanese Knotweed
County councils in the North West are battling against the spread of a Japanese plant that’s taking over gardens and damaging walls, pathways and even roads. It’s Japanese Knotweed and was introduced to Ireland as an ornamental plant in the 19th Century. It has since become become a major problem…
€12 million in housing & roads funding for Sligo county council
Sligo County Council have received over 12 million euro in funding for housing and transport works to be started in 2017. The department of the environment have allocated just under 3 million euro for the building of 22 social houses at Fr. O’Flanagan terrace. The first housing contract in seven…
Councillor says national funding is the only way to get Fintra Bridge upgraded
A Sinn Fein councillor believes the only way Fintra Bridge in Donegal can be upgraded is if Transport Infrastructure Ireland provide funding. Councillor Noel Jordan raised the issue at a meeting of Donegal Municipal District this week in which he called for the R263 between Killybegs and Clencolmcille to be…