Bundoran RNLI came to the aid of six stand-up paddleboarders who got into difficulty off Rossnowlagh on Sunday afternoon. Lifeboat crew Rory O’Connor, Shane O’Neill, Finn Mullen and Fergal Muller were carrying out a routine training exercise at approximately 12.30pm when the Irish Coast Guard requested them to go to the aid of six stand-up […]
Biggest ‘Donegal Twelfth’
By Kate Heaney THOUSANDS of people took part and viewed what was the largest ever Orange Parade in Rossnowlagh on Saturday, known as the ‘Donegal Twelfth’. According to Donegal County Grand Master David Mahon there were 53 bands and 70 lodges from all across the country which took part in glorious sunshine. Advertisement Apart from […]
Rossnowlagh gears up for this year’s twelfth parade
THE rolling hills of Donegal and its magnificent coastline will provide the backdrop to what must surely be the most scenic setting for any Twelfth parade. The annual Rossnowlagh procession will be held tomorrow, just a matter of days before the demonstrations in Northern Ireland. It is expected that upwards of 50 lodges from Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim and […]
12 Donegal beaches retain Blue Flag status
DONEGAL has retained Blue Flag status at all 14 locations across the county for the 2023 season. It has been confirmed the 12 blue flag beaches across the county will retain their status, while Greencastle and Rathmullan Marinas have also secured the award. The awards were presented by the Minister of State for Housing, Local Government and […]
Hotelier warns of jobs losses if VAT increase goes ahead
DONEGAL hotels and guesthouses have renewed their call on the Government to retain the nine per cent tourism VAT rate in response to very challenging economic headwinds facing the sector over the next 12 months. General Manager at the Sandhouse Hotel in Rossnowlagh, Paul Diver, has deep concerns about the impact the proposed VAT increase […]
Rossnowlagh Community Playground Official Opening
The Rossnowlagh Community Playground was officially opened on Monday October 17, 2022. This event celebrated the opening of the new community playground for the people of Rossnowlagh and the wider area offering opportunities for interactive play for children of varying ages and abilities. The project received funding as part of Donegal County Council’s €5.5m Local […]
Donegal locations named ‘20 Best Places to Holiday in Ireland 2022’
The Bundoran / Rossnowlagh region and the Inishowen Peninsula have been named as two of the ‘20 Best Places to Holiday in Ireland 2022’ and are both now in the running for the overall title. Bundoran / Rossnowlagh and Inishowen were among hundreds of locations which were nominated by close to 1,200 people from across […]
Thousands expected at twelfth parade in Rossnowlagh
THOUSANDS are expected to attend the Orange Order parade in Rossnowlagh this weekend. Over 50 lodges from Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim and Monaghan are expected to attend the procession, as well as visiting Orangemen from Northern Ireland and further afield. The parade is set to begin close to St. John’s Parish Church at 12.30pm and will […]
Motorcyclist dies after Rossnowlagh crash
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash in Rossnowlagh. Shortly before 5pm, Gardaí and the Emergency Services were alerted following a collision on the R231 at Killinangle More, Rossnowlagh, involving a motorcycle and a car. The motorcyclist, a man in his late 20’s, was treated by medical personnel at the scene, but was […]
Warning over holiday home scam
A WOMAN who fell victim to a holiday home scam has warned of how sincere and believable the advertiser was during her ordeal. Helen Hancock believed she was renting a stunning house in Bunbeg for two weeks in the summer and handed over a £250 deposit only to find out it was a scam. Speaking […]