Construction on Ireland’s only thatching school a step closer


CONSTRUCTION work on a new Thatching School, the first of its kind in Ireland, is to get underway as soon as possible at the Dolmen Centre in Portnoo. The project, which is being developed by Dolmen Leisure Company LBG (Dolmen Leisure), will play an important role in the continuation of an art and craft that […]


Narin is first in Europe with special facilities


NARIN is the first beach in Europe to have a fully-fitted Changing Places step-down toilet facility. This will make a big difference to the lives of so many people in the area and beyond who require additional equipment. The Changing Places toilet facility, located just off the car parking area at the beach, is different […]


Plans to open Ireland’s only thatching school in county


THE restoration of thatched cottages on the Wild Atlantic Way in recent years has led to plans to open a school in Donegal devoted to the ancient craft of thatching. The promoters, Narin, Portnoo, Rosbeg Community Co-Operative Limited, say that the thatcher traineeship course in The Dolmen Centre will be the first of its kind […]


The Duck Street Jam Band join great cause


AN unnanounced music session at Narin beach on Saturday last has allowed the installation of a special facility in the county move one step closer to reality. The Dolmen Centre is fundraising for a hoist and changing bench for the wheelchair accessible toilet at the beach. The electric hoist, costing €4,000, has been sponsored by […]