Former Ireland soccer boss restoring ‘Landlord’s House’


WORK has commenced on the restoration of a historic Dunfanaghy building 90 years after it was abandoned. The property, known locally as the ‘Landlord’s House’, was purchased recently by former Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill. Horn Head House, as the stately manor was originally named, was purchased in 1700 by the Stewart family. Its […]


Washed up whales in Dunfanaghy have been buried


THE two whales and dolphin that washed up on a Dunfanaghy beach last weekend have now been buried. Last weekend, local walkers on Trá Mór Beach in Dunfanaghy were left shocked when they found three dead animals stranded on the beach. The animals are believed to be a male and female cuvier’s beaked whale and […]


Golden opportunity to sell Donegal as a ‘perfect place’


THE Covid-19 pandemic is proving to be a golden opportunity to sell Donegal as a perfect place to live and work. That was the message delivered this week by Boyd Robinson of Charlie Robinson Limited, Auctioneers and Valuers. “The phone hasn’t stopped ringing for the past few weeks,” said Mr Robinson who added that interest […]


Work to begin on Dunfanaghy Primary Care Centre


WORK will begin within the next six to eight weeks on the new €2.5 million primary health care centre in Dunfanaghy following a decision to grant planning permission for the development today. The new health centre will be constructed by local building firm Stewart Brothers. It is expected the facility will be completed mid 2020 […]


Arnolds Hotel reveal exciting summer line up


Brian McMonagle Head Chef Arnolds Hotel Arnolds Hotel in Dunfanaghy have revealed their exciting line up for the month of May which will really get their customers in the mood for a fun summer in this buzzing seaside town.  The unmissable line up begins next Thursday (May 3) with ‘A Taste of Summer with Brian […]


Three new health centers for Donegal


  The HSE wishes to announce that new Primary Care Centres at Donegal Town and Dunfanaghy are being progressed through Public Private Partnerships.  A new Primary Care Centre has also been approved for Burtonport.  This will be provided by a lease agreement at a newly refurbished sate of the art building at the pier. A […]


First Dates comes to Donegal


CUPID has his work cut out for him next month as a crowd of singletons flock to Dunfanaghy on the hunt for love. Arnold’s Hotel is hosting a ‘First Dates’ weekend long event in the hope of match-making people who so far have been unluckly in love. Cathy Cowan, Sales and Marketing Manager of the […]