By Emma Ryan DONEGAL needs an additional 20 double decker buses to cope with demand, according to a Ballybofey Stranorlar Councillor. Cllr Patrick McGowan raised the issue at a recent meeting of Donegal County Council and claimed Bus Eireann has been forced to leave passengers behind, many elderly, due to pressure on services. Advertisement The motion […]
Celebrations at Planet Youth
JOHN PAUL Youth Club, Ballybofey, now known as Planet Youth, wish to invite local artistes to perform at a special event to celebrate 40 years of service to young people in the Finn Valley area. Planet Youth are aware that many former members/leaders are very talented and took part in events such as the No […]
‘I told my wife to tell them that I love them’
By Róise Collins It’s almost a year since a traumatic work place accident left Ballybofey man Marius McCloskey fighting for his life. He was told it was unlikely he would ever walk again. Advertisement But miraculously, just 12 months later, he plans to conquer Errigal. Marius is a tree surgeon by trade and for over 30 years […]
Sisters celebrate start of sustainable fashion venture
COUNTRY music singer Sinead Black is celebrating the start of an exciting new adventure with the opening of a new boutique store in the Twin Towns. Cherry Blossom Boutique which is located in College Court, Main Street, Ballybofey officially opened on Wednesday afternoon with a champagne reception. The boutique is really unique as their focus […]
Kym to be remembered with colour run
A ‘kolour run’ in memory of Kym Harley will be held in Ballybofey this weekend. The event in aid of local charities will start at the Shopping Centre Car Park beside McElhinneys at 2pm today. The annual fundraiser was established following the tragic death of 19 year old Kym Harley, who died in a collision […]
A positive step forward for Twin Towns businesses
By Róise Collins A group of business owners in the Twin Towns have joined forces to strengthen their collective voice against the challenges facing their sector. The united businesses have together formed a new branch of the main Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce called Stronger Together. Advertisement Local business woman Tracey Alexander, who together […]
Ballybofey grandfather and grandson to represent Ireland at World Sheepdog Trials
By Dionne Meehan A GRANDFATHER and grandson duo from Ballybofey will be representing Ireland at the prestigious World Sheepdog Trials in County Down next month. Sammy Long and his grandson Sam Fagan, who is the youngest competitor in the Senior Cup Competition, said they are “honoured and immensely proud” to be representing Team Ireland this […]
Garda appeal over car park collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for the driver of a car believed to have struck another vehicle to make contact with them. The incident happened in a car park at Main Street, Ballybofey, (known as Mc Elhinney’s carpark), on Saturday, May 20, between 7.10pm and 8pm. A black Skoda Octavia was parked at that location when it was […]
Ballybofey artist launches new exhibition at The Alley
A series of beautiful paintings by Ballybofey artist Veronica Maguire are now on display at the Alley Theatre’s gallery in Strabane. ‘Captivating Art in Locations and Nature’ is a collection inspired by Veronica’s longings to travel during lockdown. During the pandemic, she missed travelling to the coast, feeling the sand in her toes, the fresh […]
Cycling club welcome safety measures
By Diarmaid Doherty THE chairman of the Finn Wheelers Cycling Club has warmly welcomed the news that safety measures are finally to be carried out on the dangerous McGrory’s Brae outside Ballybofey. Brian McElhinney said improvements have long been needed to make the busy road safer. Advertisement Despite major works on the N15 Ballybofey to […]