Laghey nursing home given green light for extension from council
Proposals for extension of Aras Mhic Shuibhne for four ensuite double bedrooms granted
A Laghey nursing home has been awarded planning permission from Donegal County Council for two single-storey extensions to the rear of the property.
Aras Mhic Shuibhne, a 47-resident care home in Mullanasole Barr, had an application submitted by James Clinton, which aimed to provide room for four bedrooms with ensuites.
The designated centre provides 24-hour nursing care, with both long-term (continuing and dementia care) and short-term (assessment, convalescence, and respite care) residents.
A Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) inspection from September 2025 gave a positive outlook on the centre, judging the centre as being fully compliant with all regulations measured.
The inspector wrote: “The overall feedback from residents was that they were happy about the care and support provided by staff.
“Some residents’ comments were that this was a good centre and that they were lucky to be in this centre.”
Donegal County Council granted permission for the application, with 11 conditions, including a condition that the applicant pay a contribution of €1,790.91, in respect of public infrastructure and facilities benefiting development in the area of the Planning Authority that is already provided or is intended to be provided by the Authority.