There are hopes for 29 new houses to be built in Gweedore following government approval to build on the site of an unoccupied school.
A Donegal councillor says that this is welcome news for the area as they are long-term homes for people who do not see a future in their own community.
Cllr Micheal Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says that the houses are very badly needed in the area:
