Isobel Rodgers from Donegal Hospice was present at the Donegal Darts Grand Prix to accept a generous cheque on behalf of the hospice. The funds were raised during the Arrows on Errigal, Donegal Darts fundraiser, which brought in an impressive total of €7,721. A huge congratulations to everyone who took part in the Errigal climb and […]
Donegal Mental Health Staff invited to social night to remember
A SPECIAL social event is being organised to honour the staff of Donegal Mental Health Services, both past and present. This much-anticipated gathering is set to take place on Friday, September 6th, at the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny. The evening will begin with a drinks reception at 7 PM, followed by a delicious buffet. […]
3km Errigal footpath project completed
EXTENSIVE works on the 3km footpath that leads straight to the summit of Errigal have been completed after two years, making the mountain more accessible to walkers of all abilities. The two phase project which was undertaken by McGowan Environmental Engineering, based in the North of Scotland will also allow for re-vegetation of the eroded […]
Haughey family hosting charity event in memory of ‘Gutcha’
A LETTERKENNY family is hoping to raise awareness of suicide and two important organisations as they climb Errigal in memory of Liam ‘Gutcha’ Haughey. On Sunday, October 1 at 10am, the Haughey family will climb Errigal in memory of Liam ‘Gutcha’ Haughey who sadly passed away in March. The father of two lived at Mountain Top, Letterkenny and […]
‘I told my wife to tell them that I love them’
By Róise Collins It’s almost a year since a traumatic work place accident left Ballybofey man Marius McCloskey fighting for his life. He was told it was unlikely he would ever walk again. Advertisement But miraculously, just 12 months later, he plans to conquer Errigal. Marius is a tree surgeon by trade and for over 30 years […]
Warning issued after man is stranded on Errigal Mountain
DONEGAL Mountain Rescue (DMR) have issued a warning to mountain walkers and climbers to be prepared for all eventualities after a man was stranded on Errigal on Saturday for five hours. Their warning came after Saturday’s rescue of a man who reported being on his own, with a failing battery in his torch and no […]
Scottish contractor using local resources to build path on Errigal
A SCOTTISH contractor conducting major maintenance on Errigal mountain is using local resources to build a footpath that leads straight to the summit. McGowan Environmental Engineering, based in the North of Scotland in Abbeymore was contracted to build the path in a bid to protect the mountain’s habitat. With the project split into two phases, work […]
Over €86,000 granted to Donegal forest
OVER €86,000 has been granted for works at Laracus, Donegal. The funding will be used to connect two forest roads with two new sections of trail. The Laracus/Errigal Forest Walk is a woodland path which can be accessed off the R256 road from Glenveagh enroute to Falcarragh. Advertisement The road leads from Muckish to Errigal […]
Donegal Mountain Rescue issue warning after Errigal call out
DONEGAL Mountain Rescue Team has issued a warning to hikers after a group of walkers required assistance on Errigal. On Saturday June 24, DMRT were tasked by An Garda Síochána to Errigal mountain. A group of walkers had set out from the Miners Path on Muckish to cover the Seven Sisters trail and, once atop […]
Maintenance work set to begin at Errigal
MAINTENANCE work is set to be carried out at Errigal. The contractor will occupy most of the car park with a pedestrian route through it for hikers leading to the mountain from June 20 2023 until mid-September 2023 A Helicopter lifting operation is scheduled to start on July 5 and last for three days, depending […]