MEENAMULLIGAN Bridge which was destroyed in the devastating flood of August 2017 has officially been reopened.
Minister Charlie McConalogue TD was joined by Cllr Rena Donaghey, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council and Cllr Albert Doherty, Cathaoirleach of Inishowen Municipal District, for the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Following the bridge’s destruction which left an entire community isolated Donegal County Council’s Inishowen Municipal District Roads team installed a temporary structure to facilitate local access and the construction of a replacement bridge. The temporary works and final replacement structure were delivered thanks to the engagement and co-operation of Messers Seamus and Phillip Devlin and their families and the provision of necessary lands by them to enable the works to be undertaken.
Rev Cannon Judi McGaffin and Fr Frances Bradley PP who officiated a blessing at the opening.
The bridge has been designed to withstand a one in 100 year flood to avoid a recurrence of the damage that was caused in 2017.
Brendan O’Donnell, Director of Services, officiated the proceedings and in addition to the aforementioned, Mr John McLaughlin, CEO of Donegal County Council also added his compliments and thanks to all those involved in the delivery of the project while Rev Canon Judi McGaffin and Fr Francis Bradley PP gave a blessing.
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