Category: Old Donegal

West Donegal is set to benefit from the latest round of funding from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

€50,000 has been sanctioned for Dunlewey to allow the development of a design to tender stage of the project to develop a pavillion building.

The project when it comes to fruition will be a multi-use space for community and tourism.

The latest strand of funding is being made available to local authorities to assist them to contribute to a pipeline of significant, well-developed projects which will subsequently progress to construction stage with the help of more investment in the future.

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Údarás na Gaeltachta is to assess future requirements of the food sector in Gaeltacht regions.

A review of the food sector in the Gaeltacht is to be undertaken with a view towards preparing a development plan based on the future requirements of the sector.

Údarás na Gaeltachta has launched an expression of interest process for companies or people developing food products or businesses.

It’s hoped the expressions of interest will assist in preparing a development plan, under the Gaeltacht na hÉireann brand which will be based on sectoral demand for food preparation, manufacturing, testing, packaging and other facilities to enable research and development in the sector.

Údarás na Gaeltachta hopes to build on the international success of numerous Gaeltacht food and drink products and support individuals and small and large companies to undertake additional development..

An assessment of the potential of developing food hubs in Gaeltacht regions where the demand exists in order to provide a supportive environment in which new and existing business can commercialise their business ideas is also being carried out.

It is hoped such food hubs will create employment, increase the number of SMEs, attract more investment into the industry and region and increase demand for goods and services in the area also.

The closing date for Expression of Interest submissions is April 1st.

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The Government has no plans to include island ferries and air services under an upcoming reduction in public transport fares.

A 20% reduction in fare prices on transport services is set to come into effect by early May as part of a new scheme to help with the rising cost of living.

Last night, the Dail heard calls from Fianna Fail Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív for both island ferries and air services to be in included in the scheme.

Responding Minister Josepha Madigan says the move would leave private operators at a disadvantage:

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But Deputy O Cuiv says that wouldn’t be the case:

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The Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District has visited Islington as part of an event to recognise the contribution of the Irish community to borough.

Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh travelled with Councillor Ciaran Brogan on the back of an invite from Ireland’s Ambassador to the UK as part of Irish month which is being hosted by Letterkenny native and Mayor of Islington Troy Gallagher.

Councillor Kavanagh says the coming weeks will be an opportunity for links between London and Donegal to be strengthened:

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Serious concern has been raised over a lack of charging points for electric vehicles across Inishowen.

It’s thought there are only a handful of such charging points currently in place across the entire peninsula.

It has led to fears that the lack of infrastructure could deter tourists from choosing to visit the area.

Cllr Johnny McGuinness says Inishowen has a lot to offer and it’s incumbent on Donegal County Council to improve the situation ahead of the tourism season:

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A Donegal based Senator has made history as the first traveller to address the Dail.

Senator Eileen Flynn was speaking as part of statements on the report of the Special Oireachtas Committee on key issues affecting the traveller community.

She told the Dail that the travelling community must be afforded every opportunity going forward.

The report focuses on health, education, employment and accommodation and has outlined how improvements can be made for the livelihoods and wellbeing of the travelling community.

Senator Flynn believes that if the recommendations in the report are implemented, the Government and all involved will be part of a better future for travellers:

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Minister for Foreign Affairs will attend an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels today.

The meeting will focus on the EU’s cooperation with its partners in responding to Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine.

Its expected EU Ministers will have an in-depth discussion on the situation and the coordination of next steps with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, The US Secretary of State and NATO Secretary-General among others.

Speaking ahead of the meeting, Minister Coveney reiterated the Government’s view that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a gross violation of international law, which cannot and will not, be tolerated.

He said Ireland continues to be at the forefront of efforts across the UN, to bring to an end the conflict and to hold Russia accountable.”The international community he said has clearly demonstrated its unified rejection of Russia’s aggression against a sovereign state.

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There’s a warning inflation could double what was expected here by the end of the year.

The ESRI had predicted an inflation rate of between 4% and 6 % in 2022.

However spiralling fuel prices caused by the war in Ukraine have prompted fears the pressure around energy supplies may continue for a lot longer than had previously been expected.

Economist Jim Power has told the Irish Examiner that he believes the Irish inflation rate will peak at close to 10%.

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The Crieve Road, Oldtown, Letterkenny will be closed for a period today to facilitate the removal of overhead electrical lines.

The road will be closed from 9am – 5pm.

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Donegal County Council is being urged to review its policy as it relates to tenants buying out their Council homes.

It’s understood that a blanket ban on purchasing homes is currently in place until such time as the Council concludes assessments for the presence of Mica.

However Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr Jack Murray says a lot of properties date back to pre-Mica era and those tenants are being prevented from moving forward.

Cllr Murray says while he understands the Council is being cautious, it should lift the ban on older homes:

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