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 […]
‘Lack of electric vehicle chargers discouraging visitors’
BY DIARMAID DOHERTY THE owners of a Donegal holiday home say the lack of electric vehicle charging stations around the county is keeping some potential holiday-makers from visiting the county. Brian and Siobhan Gilfedder own the Mountain View holiday home in Falcarragh which they rent out as a holiday cottage. Advertisement The couple recently installed […]
RNLI crews to climb Errigal Mountain in full lifeboat kit
WHEN three members of the Bundoran RNLI crew walked the Bundoran 10 mile race in their full kit last year, their efforts helped raise over €6,000 for the organisation. Twelve months later, the crew members wanted to do something a little different and this time, the plan was to involve their fellow lifeboat crew mates […]
Green Sessions… Festival adopts new eco-friendly approach
One of Donegal’s biggest summer festivals is taking a new eco-friendly approach. Sea Sessions organisers have revealed that all stage equipment used this year will be powered by a renewable fuel which drastically reduces pollutants. Festival Director Ray O’Donoghue said, “This year will see Sea Sessions use only GD+ fuel for all generators, power and machinery. […]
Excitement locally as ‘God’s Creatures’ hits the big screen
CINEMAS across Donegal are looking forward to a busy weekend as a film shot in the county is set to hit the big screens. ‘God’s Creatures’ a drama about a scandal that rocks a small fishing community in rural Ireland, was filmed on the coast of South-West Donegal near Kilcar. The gripping tale starring Paul […]
Donegal Libraries celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
Donegal Libraries are proudly celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st with a special ‘See Me’ window display in Twin Towns Library featuring Finn Valley native, Aoibhe McConnell. Aoibhe can be seen in the photos using the See & Learn and Numicon resources that are available for free throughout all Donegal libraries. The window […]
RNLI fundraisers required
The RNLI is looking for new fundraising volunteers to join its lifesaving crew across the county. Volunteers are needed for branches at Arranmore, Downings/Carrigart, Ardara/Glenties/Portnoo, The Rosses, Donegal Town and Bundoran. Just like the charity’s lifeboats, the RNLI’s fundraising team needs a dedicated volunteer crew. Advertisement Volunteers are at the heart of the RNLI and […]
Donegal has third highest commercial vacancy rate in country
The commercial vacancy rate in Donegal increased by 0.6 percentage points to 17.5% in the twelve months to Q4 2022 according to the latest GeoDirectory Commercial Vacancy Rates Report, published today. The commercial vacancy rate in Donegal was higher than the national average of 14.0%. According to the report the commercial vacancy rate in […]
Waterworld announces opening date
The team at Waterworld in Bundoran has announced that it will open to the public for the 2023 season on Monday April 3 at 11am. The popular indoor waterpark, which has been a firm family favourite for 3 decades, will be open for the full two weeks of the Easter break, a traditionally busy time […]
Full Sea Sessions 2023 line-up revealed
SEA Sessions, Ireland’s number one surf and music festival, has added a host of international and Irish acts to the line-up for the beach party which runs from June 16 to 18. The Impressive line-up now includes headliners Kasabian, Becky Hill and The Coronas alongside special guests Groove Armada (DJ Set) with Inhaler, Moncrieff, Ben […]