An Garda Síochána are investigating the circumstances of the discovery of a number of packages along the North Donegal coastline this morning, July 19, 2023. The packages are suspected of containing a substance which is believed to be a controlled drug (cocaine), subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI). At approximately 8:30am, Milford Gardaí […]
Permission sought for 23 new homes in Dunfanaghy
A DONEGAL based developer has lodged a planning application with Donegal County Council for 23 new homes in Dunfanaghy. CR Renaissance Properties with a registered company address at C/O Charles Roarty, Duntally, Creeslough is seeking permission to build the 23 new homes on Horn Head Road on the outskirts of the town. They are also […]
New artisan market to open in Dunfanaghy
A NEW food market named ‘Home Grown in Donegal’ is set to open in Dunfanaghy on Saturday, July 8. The artisan market will offer quality food produced by Donegal Food Producers. Kathy Dunn, the owner of Revive based in the Market Square in Dunfanaghy, is set to host the market every second Saturday of every […]
Brinlack Road reopened following incident
Gardaí have confirmed the road at Brinlack near Bunbeg has been reopened. Gardaí continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding an explosion that occurred in the area on Monday May 29. Stephen Montgomery (43) of Ballymore, Dunfanaghy, who was married with one daughter, was killed in a workplace incident involving an explosion at Bloody Foreland. […]
UPDATE: Post-mortem due to take place today on man killed in workplace explosion
GARDAÍ continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding an explosion in Brinlack, near Bunbeg, that occurred yesterday afternoon. Stephen Montgomery (43) from Dunfanaghy was fatally injured during the incident. It is believed he was operating machinery while breaking rock at a site at Bloody Foreland in Gaoth Dobhair. Advertisement His body has been removed from […]
Man killed in workplace explosion named locally
A MAN killed in a workplace explosion yesterday has been named locally as Stephen Montgomery. Stephen Montgomery (43) from Dunfanaghy was killed in an explosion on the outskirts of the village of Bunbeg yesterday afternoon. It is believed he was operating machinery while breaking rock at a site at Bloody Foreland in Gaoth Dobhair. Advertisement […]
Running buddies complete Dublin to Creeslough challenge
THE two men who undertook the grueling challenge of running from Dublin to Creeslough to raise funds for the families of the ten people who lost their lives in the village following an explosion in October arrived at the finish line at St. Michael’s Church on Saturday at 9.15 pm. Dunfanaghy man, Neil McCollum and […]
‘Lack of electric vehicle chargers discouraging visitors’
BY DIARMAID DOHERTY THE owners of a Donegal holiday home say the lack of electric vehicle charging stations around the county is keeping some potential holiday-makers from visiting the county. Brian and Siobhan Gilfedder own the Mountain View holiday home in Falcarragh which they rent out as a holiday cottage. Advertisement The couple recently installed […]
Breac House in Donegal features in Top Ten Great Places to Stay in Ireland
The Sunday Times, Ireland’s leading quality Sunday news brand, has unveiled its definitive Top Ten Great Places to Stay in Ireland this Summer as part of its Top 100 list – the ultimate guide to Irish staycations this summer. Three of the Top Ten locations for 2023 include Breac House in Donegal, Ashford Castle in […]
Construction begins on Dunfanaghy Primary Care Centre
Construction has begun on the new Primary Care Centre in Dunfanaghy. Donegal TD Joe McHugh has welcomed progress on the project which will be completed by construction firm the McCallion Group. “Delighted to see diggers on site in Dunfanaghy for the construction of the new Primary Care Centre,” said Deputy McHugh. “Best of luck with […]