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 […]

Expressions of interest sought for enterprise building


DONEGAL County Council is calling for expressions of interest in relation to the new Ailt an Chorráin  Enterprise Building.  Ailt an Chorráin Harbour Redevelopment is being funded by Donegal County Council and the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. Phase one of the redevelopment is presently under construction […]

Plans outlined for former Cope building


DEVELOPER Pat Boyle has major plans for the former Cope supermarket in Burtonport after purchasing the well known building. Mr Boyle, who owns the company PJ Boyle Construction, revealed to the Donegal News this week that work to revamp the landmark property will begin within four weeks. He intends to divide the building into two […]

Paddy returns to Donegal after swimming around Ireland


AN 81-year-old Arranmore man who has raised almost €85,000 for a Rosses-based counselling service by sea swimming around the coast of Ireland has no plans to “put his feet up” when he finishes on Saturday.  Paddy Conaghan swapped Christmas at home to take on the mammoth two-month challenge of swimming at almost every beach and […]

Brothers seriously injured in workplace accident


TWO Gortahork brothers were seriously injured in a workplace accident in Burtonport on Wednesday afternoon. The incident happened at around 3.30pm on the site of the new €4 million Burtonport Harbour Redevelopment project. It is understood both men fell from a height. Emergency services were quickly on the scene and the brothers were taken by […]