The inshore lifeboat was launched 4.09pm following a report from the Irish Coast Guard that three people had got into difficulty in a rip current.
Illegal parking at Marble Hill beach causing mayhem
SERIOUS concern has been raised that illegal parking close to Marble Hill beach in Dunfanaghy could block emergency access. Speaking to the Donegal News, Councillor Michael McClafferty said incidents of illegal parking have been commonplace along the road to the Shandon Hotel and Marble Hill beach. He said the situation has already prevented refuse lorries […]
Petition against changes at beach car park
ALMOST 600 people have signed a petition calling on Donegal County Council to remove boulders and rethink height restrictions plans at Culdaff beach car park. Last weekend, boulders appeared at the popular Inishowen beach, and sparked anger among local residents. The council confirmed plans to put a height restriction barrier in place and local people […]
Coffee and fashion combined in a van
THERE’S a definite hippy vibe about Kinnegar beach these days thanks to a vintage Volkswagen camper van which has been converted into a coffee cart which also sells t-shirts and tote bags. Loser is a clothing label and coffee van founded by friends Aille McSherry and Ciara Finnegan. “The overall idea of the brand is […]
Impact of climate change brought home by Maghery walk
A DONEGAL student spent much of his time during lockdown earlier this year writing a book on Ireland and climate change. Ben Harkin (19) from Termon is a second year Software and Electronics students at Queen’s University in Belfast. Writing the book ‘Time nor tide’ gave Ben something to focus on during lockdown. Advertisement “It […]
Christmas swimmers to “Get In, Get Out and Warm Up”
The Christmas season is a time when people take part in sponsored swims in support of many charitable causes but this year Irish Water Safety’s message is “Get In, Get Out and Warm Up”. Christmas day charity swimmers can occasionally find themselves left without sufficient strength to climb out of the water due to the cold. Cold winter waters […]
New bespoke bike stands at beaches in Donegal
So with these new bike stands now available why not cycle to the beach and leave the car at home…
Council probes sand removal from protected beach
Donegal County Council is actively investigating this matter as an unauthorised development and the matter will be pursued accordingly.
13 Blue Flags for Donegal Beaches
Donegal was awarded 13 Blue Flags including a new Blue Flag award for the Greencastle Marina in Inishowen as well as 5 Green Coast awards, at an award ceremony in Cork this morning. 12 Blue Flags were awarded to beaches at Bundoran, Rossnowlagh, Murvagh, Fintra, Narin (Portnoo), Carrickfinn, Killahoey (Dunfanaghy), Marblehill, Portsalon (Magherawarden), Shroove, […]
Swift action saves stricken dolphin near Rossnowlagh
A BEACHED dolphin which was only moments from death was saved thanks to the swift actions of a Tyrone family who were on holiday in Donegal last week.