Bank of Ireland branches in Bunbeg, Bundoran and Glenties will close temporarily to help ensure continuity of service at its larger Letterkenny branch. Advertisement The redeployment of staff from the three smaller branch locations is to support colleague self-isolation while ensuring the continued operation of the Letterkenny branch, which is open today as […]
€15 million investment as part of Bunbeg regeneration
“We hope it will give the area a renewed lease of life and attract more visitors by showing all of the magic that west Donegal has to offer”
Two Gaoth Dobhair stalwart golfers are honoured
The two former businessmen now aged in their nineties, still play golf on the Magheragallon golf links.
No reprieve for Bunbeg Post Office
AN Post has announced plans to push ahead with the closure of Bunbeg Post Office. It had been hoped the facility would get a reprieve due to the sizeable community opposition to the move. However it was confirmed this morning that the Bunbeg office will shut as part of a restructuring programme by An Post. […]
Fr Ted actor puts himself off the road
Fr Ted actor Gerard McSorley put himself off the road following his prosecution for a speeding offence. He was fined today (Wed) €100 for driving at 69 kilometres in a 60-kilometre per hour zone on the R257 at Cnoc an Stollaire, Bunbeg, last October 20. McSorley, who played Fr Todd Unctuous in the tv series, wasn’t […]
In search of a quieter life in west Donegal
Last week, she opened a gift shop ‘Harbour Road’ in Bunbeg and she’s now looking forward to experiencing life at a vastly different pace
BOI withdraw from four Donegal branches
Bank of Ireland have made the decision to withdraw their services from four Donegal branches. Sinn Fein Finance spokesperson Deputy Pearse Doherty has said it is ‘another blow for rural communities. Mr Doherty has criticised the decision confirmed to him today by Bank of Ireland that it is to remove over-the-counter cash services from four […]
Fr Ted actor ‘Todd Unctious’ given the Probation Act
Fr Ted Actor Gerard McSorley was given the Probation Act today when he paid €40 to the Bank of Ireland for damaging two flower pots.
Two nights of Cabaret Craiceailte this weekend
BEIDH dhá oíche Chraiceáilte Tigh Hiudaí i nGaoth Dobhair , Dé hAoine, agus Dé Sathairn seo, mar chuid den Chabaret Craiceáilte, ag a mbeidh na ceoltóirí Donal Mc Cague (Ceoltoir óg na bliana 2013 ag Gradaim Ceoil Tg4) agus a dheartháir Micheal Mc Cague as an Bhoth, Contae Mhuineachán, Cíarán Ó Maonaigh (fear a bhfuil an ghradam céanna buaite aige) agus Caitlín Nic Gabhann, an ghrúpa Mo Hata Mo Gheansaí agus go leor eile ag seinm.
Large attendance at ‘Save Bunbeg PO’ public meeting
LOCAL election candidate Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig has said that it is vital that the local community rallies behind the campaign to save Bunbeg Post Office from closure.