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 […]
Donegal benefits from major wastewater investment
Donegal communities are to benefit from highest ever level of wastewater infrastructure investment.
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 […]
Burtonport Railway Walk raises vital funding for Donegal Cancer Flights
By Dionne Meehan HUGE CROWDS gathered in Burtonport recently to take part in the annual Railway Walk raising an impressive €3,500 for Donegal Cancer Flights. Beginning in Árainn Mhór, the group walked along the old railway track which has now been re-developed into a beautiful walk way. Advertisement With plenty of stories and craic along the […]
New Burtonport development breathes life into seaside village
By Emma Ryan AN AREA of Burtonport that has been completely transformed by the regeneration of an historic building and an overgrown lake to develop glamping pods is providing a much needed boost for the seaside village. The Wheelhouse Pods, owned by John Reilly, is one of Donegal’s newest glamping sites and one that is aiming to breathe […]
Third annual Float for Hope boat run takes place on Sunday
The third annual Float for Hope Boat Run from Burtonport Pier to Arranmore and surrounding Islands will take place on Sunday, July 30 in aid of Arranmore Lifeboat and the RNLI. West Donegal native John Joe McBride, the founder of Gort na Sade Seals and Float For Hope has organised this year’s event based again […]
Special celebrations to mark 30 years of Burtonport Community Centre
THE Burntonport Community Centre has played a major part in the parish’s good and bad days throughout the past 30 years. The centre has been the venue for celebrations, sports, classes, parties, funerals and even a supporting hand during the tough times for the people of Burtonport and the surrounding areas. On Thursday, the centre […]
Arranmore RNLI responds to six calls for medical evacuations
Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew responded to six call outs for assistance to evacuate patients in need of medical attention from the island. The call outs happened between July 2 to July 17. Patients are brought to Burtonport on the lifeboat and transferred to a waiting ambulance to complete the journey to Letterkenny University Hospital. Advertisement […]