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Ten new biodiversity officers will have 'enormous impact' on nature - Noonan

Ten local authorities have been awarded funding to appoint biodiversity officers to deliver local action for biodiversity. The programme is being delivered by the Heritage Council and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) with the ...

13 Oct 2022 at 12:38

National News

Fines for failing to stop for school traffic wardens set to double

Drivers who fail to stop for school traffic wardens could now face a fine of €160, as penalties are set to double for such offences. Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton announced plans this week to double the ...

24 Aug 2022 at 12:23

Local News

€63,155 allocated to 11 Donegal water projects

Eleven Donegal projects have been allocated a total of €63,155 through the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) under the ‘Community Water Development Fund Open Call 2024’. The Donegal projects that will receive funding are: ...

23 Mar 2024 at 08:18

National News

'Risk to human health' - warning from EPA as almost half of septic tanks failed inspections

Nearly half of all septic tanks tested in Ireland in 2023 failed inspections, according to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to the EPA report, 45% of Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (DWWTS) ...

09 May 2024 at 10:49

Local News

Donegal's holiday homes make up 40.6% of the county's vacant properties

Donegal's holiday homes make up 40.6 of the county's vacant properties, the second highest percentage nationally. The information came to light via a question at Monday's meeting of Donegal County Council at the Aura Leisure ...

18 Jul 2022 at 21:55

National News

Most efficient home 'already exists' - Housing Minister launches €150m vacancy fund

The Minister for Housing has launched a multi-million euro fund for local authorities (LAs) to tackle vacancy and dereliction across Ireland. Minister Darragh O'Brien published details of the Urban Regeneration and ...

30 Jan 2023 at 16:48

Local News

Donegal County Council named Local Authority of the Year

Donegal County Council has won the prestigious Local Authority of the Year Award at this year's Chambers Ireland's Excellence in Local Government Awards. The awards ceremony took place in Dublin and Donegal County ...

22 Nov 2024 at 09:26

National News

EXPLAINER: First-time buyers now eligible for loans to renovate derelict houses

First-time buyers are to become eligible within week for an expanded loan scheme to renovate derelict houses into dream homes having been earlier locked out of the scheme. The Government has approved a Local ...

06 Jun 2024 at 18:15

Local News

Fresh enforcement prosecution launched against Cassidys

A fresh prosecution has been launched against the Donegal company at the centre of the defective concrete blocks scandal for failing to comply with an enforcement notice. The case against Cassidy Brothers ...

25 Sept 2024 at 18:59

Inishowen

Award-winning guide to lead Malin and Moville heritage walks

Guided walks are taking place in Moville and Malin Head as part of National Heritage Week 2024. William McElhinny of Wild Strands Limited will lead the guided walks on August 24 and 25, the final weekend ...

15 Aug 2024 at 12:38

Local News

€18 million Greencastle Greencastle Harbour Breakwater project up and running

The Greencastle Harbour Breakwater project took a major step forward on Monday afternoon with the official beginning of work and an unveiling of a commemorative plaque to mark the occasion. The project ...

20 Jun 2023 at 17:54

Local News

Donegal County Council named Council of the Year

Donegal County Council has won the prestigious Council of the Year Award at this year's Local Authority Members Association All-Ireland Community and Council Awards. The Local Authority Members ...

24 Feb 2025 at 17:15

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