THERE are plans for Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran to visit Donegal early next week. A spokesperson for Minister Moran’s Department confirmed that a visit is planned to examine the flood relief progress in Inishowen either on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. They said the Department is […]
Road repairs from floods to cost €15.3m
DONEGAL County Council have said the cost of repairing the roads infrastructure across the county following the flooding is estimated at €15.3 million. In their latest update the Council gave a breakdown of the repair costs by Municipal District. The Inishowen MD requires the most repairs to the value of €13.45 million while the repairs […]
Harps and Derry set for Inishowen floods fundraiser
Tickets for tonight’s game at Maginn Park can still be bought at a number of outlets throughout Donegal or fans can just pay at the gate.
Packie Bonner rallies for support for flood victims
REPUBLIC of Ireland and Celtic legend Packie Bonner has made a heartfelt appeal to the people of Donegal, Derry and the Northwest to come out and fill the terraces of Maginn Park for the charity game between Finn Harps and Derry City (kick-off 8.00) on Friday night in aid of the Inishowen flood relief fund. […]
Update on Recovery from Flooding
DONEGAL County Council has issued an update on the repair works to roads affected by the flooding. Work has continued over the weekend on the installation of the temporary bailey bridge on the R240 at Riverside between Quigleys Point and Carndonagh. It is likely to be Wednesday afternoon as additional work is required. Level differences […]
Council offices to remain open over weekend
The R239 Muff to Quigley’s Point road has reopened as a single lane route with traffic lights in operation.
HSE helpline set up for flood victims
THE HSE has set up a helpline for people affected by the flooding in Inishowen. The helpline was made available on Friday afternoon and will continue over the weekend. Advertisement An information leaflet ‘Coping with Flooding’ has also been made available in communities affected. This leaflet outlines the common reactions people often experience after […]
Inishowen named 2nd best driving route in Ireland
The Inishowen 100 has been listed in Expedia’s 10 Greatest Irish Driving Holiday’s for 2017. Expedia described the route as ‘picturesque’ and said it is ‘the perfect starting point to explore the Wild Atlantic Way’, recommending taking two or three days to see everything Inishowen has to offer. Advertisement The article went on to say, […]
Gold discovered in Inishowen
“The drill results reported today, though early stage, are very promising.”
Crossan out as Donegal get set for derby with Inishowen
By Liam Porter Kildrum’s Damien Crossan has been ruled out of the Donegal League Oscar Traynor squad ahead of this weekend’s local derby with the Inishowen League on Sunday afternoon. “Damien has a groin strain and is definitely out for this weekend anyway, we have a few other wee niggles, but while I think everyone […]