Road works commence on the R259 Dungloe to Burtonport


ESSENTIAL road works will begin on the R259 Dungloe – Burtonport road at Lackenagh today. There will be a stop/go traffic management system in place for the duration of the works which will be carried out over two days. Traffic management will be in place from 8am to 5pm on both days. Advertisement The exact […]


Arranmore RNLI perform medical evacuation from the island to Burtonport 


Arranmore RNLI crew celebrated the official opening of their new station on Saturday, amid sunshine and with friends from near and far. After the ceremony was over the crew went home for a well-earned rest, or so they thought. Having just finished dinner, relief coxswain, Trevor Devereux from Kilmore Quay in Wexford had to launch […]


Arranmore RNLI carry out two medical evacuations


ARRANMORE RNLI carried out two medical evacuations over the weekend, one on Saturday and one yesterday. On each of the two days the voluntary crew of lifeboat Myrtle Maud responded to the two calls to assist in transferring patients to Burtonport to awaiting ambulances to take them to Letterkenny University Hospital. The first on Saturday […]


Stunning Victorian property in Burtonport hits the market


A STUNNING Victorian property in Burtonport hit the market this week for almost €800,000. Campbells Auctioneers listed the house for €799,950. Located in the ever popular seaside village of Burtonport, this unique landmark is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers. Advertisement Boasting a large manicured plot extending to approximately 1.4 acres, this property […]


Arranmore RNLI responds to call to assist yacht in difficulty


ARRANMORE RNLI responded to a call for assistance after a yacht experienced loss of engine power 18 miles west of Arranmore yesterday. The crew were about to board the all-weather lifeboat when they were asked to stand down by Malin Head Coast Guard as the yacht’s helm had managed to raise the sails and was […]


Young boy experienced psychological difficulties after being bitten by dog


A YOUNG boy suffered bite marks after being attacked by a dog, Letterkenny Circuit Court heard. He had also endured psychological difficulties as a result and became reluctant to go outside the family home. The plaintiff was awarded €20,000 at Tuesday’s sitting of the court. Advertisement Aged eight at the time of the incident, the boy was […]


Second consultation on Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway project 


The Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway project is taking a step forward with a second public consultation period getting underway next week. Donegal County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland is inviting residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to share their views. The project is currently at Phase […]


Arranmore RNLI answers call for three medical evacuations in four days


The all weather Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew responded to three calls to help with medical evacuations from the island on Friday evening October 20, again on Monday morning October 23 and a further call yesterday Tuesday 24. Patients requiring medical assessment are transported by lifeboat to Burtonport where they are met by ambulance for transfer […]