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Urban Speed Limit Review 23.06.26

Donegal County Council has launched a countywide public consultation on proposed urban speed limit changes, including new 30km/h zones, with feedback invited until 23 July 2026. A series of drop-in events will take place across the county to help inform the public and gather submissions.

A drop in event will take place on 23rd June 2026 at the Council Chamber, Carndonagh Public Service Centre from 15:00 to 19:00. Information leaflets will be available, and you can make submissions or observations on the day regarding the review. Final date for receipt of submissions is 23rd July 2026.

Muff Social Housing 17.06.26



Donegal County Council has signed contracts for a new social housing development of 38 competitive dialogue units at Kilderry Road, Muff. The project is supported by €12.45 million in funding secured under the Social Housing Investment Programme.

The development will comprise:
• 2 no. 1- bedroom apartments
• 6 no 2-bedroom apartments
• 4 no 3-bedroom apartments
• 16 no. 2-bedroom houses
• 8 no. 3-bedroom houses
• 2 no. 4-bedroom houses


This contract signing marks an important step in the delivery of much-needed social housing in Muff and provides high-quality homes for individuals and families.

Heritage Council Funding 17.06.26

The Heritage Council has awarded €98,051 in funding to five community heritage projects in Donegal under its Community Heritage Grant Scheme. The annual grant scheme supports projects that promote appreciation, conservation and access to Ireland’s rich and diverse heritage.

In Inishowen funding of €22,622 was awarded to the Inishowen Traditional Music Project for the development of its digital archive and the upgrading of its website.

For more information about the scheme, visit: www.heritagecouncil.ie .
Community groups interested in applying to the 2027 scheme can seek advice from the County Donegal Heritage Office on 074 91 63824 or by e-mail at heritage@donegalcoco.ie .

Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme 15.05.26

Minister Kevin Moran has announced that following the Office of Public Works approval, Donegal County Council is submitting a planning application for the Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme to An Coimisiún Pleanála for planning consent.

The scheme will protect 49 properties including 41 residential properties and eight commercial properties at risk from flooding.

Burnfoot has a history of serious flooding. In 2017, up to 30 homes were flooded and at least seven local businesses were affected. The Burnfoot River exceeded its banks and roads in the area, along with a local Wastewater Treatment Plant, suffered considerable damage.

The scheme design for Burnfoot consists of the construction of flood defence walls, construction of embankments and culvert upgrades, bridge and road works along the Burnfoot River and the Carnashannagh Stream.

Gaeltacht Bursaries for Inishowen Students 13.05.26

Spraoi agus Spórt has also announced they will sponsor two €400 bursaries for students attending the Gaeltacht in Rann na Feirste this summer, in partnership with Feis Domhnaigh.

The bursaries will be awarded through a Comhrá Ginearálta competition organised as part of Feis Domhnaigh.

The competition is open to both primary and secondary school students. Entries close on May 23rd, 2026, and the competition will take place on the evening of June 12th, 2026.

Organisers are encouraging students from across the community to take part in what promises to be an enjoyable celebration of spoken Irish.

Further details on entry requirements and competition arrangements will be available through Feis Domhnaigh organisers and on Spraoi agus Spórt social media channels.

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