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 […]
Careful now! Ardal O’Hanlon at the helm of Arranmore Ferry
THERE was delight in Burtonport over the weekend as Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon visited the area. Ardal O’Hanlon is famous for his hilarious role as Fr Dougal Maguire. During a recent visit to Donegal, he was promoted to skipper and was pictured at the helm of Arranmore Ferry on Sunday as he headed for Arranmore […]
Donegal man completes gruelling charity run down under
By Emma Ryan A DONEGAL native who lives in Australia has successfully completed a grueling 1000 kilometre run from Sydney to Melbourne. Kevin Bonnar took part in a charity run from Sydney to Melbourne over ten days to raise vital funds for mental health charity, Holla Foundation. The 41-year-old was born in Letterkenny University Hospital and […]
Public consultation for the Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway Project
DONEGAL County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland invite residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to participate in the first non-statutory public consultation for the Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway Project. The project is currently at Phase 1 (Concept & Feasibility), which includes the identification of a project […]
Public information event for Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme
A Public Information Day on the Preferred Option for Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme will take place on November 9 in An Grianan Hotel, Burt. The drop – in event will run from 4pm until 8pm. Members of the project team (from Donegal County Council, the Office of Public Works and consultants, RPS) will be available […]
Road closed due to essential road works
DONEGAL County Council wishes to advise that due to essential road works, the Regional Road R259 between Dungloe and Burtonport will be blocked from 8am to 5pm from tomorrow, October 26 to Friday, October 28. The Road will be unblocked from 5pm each evening. The exact location of the road blockage is out past the […]