TWELVE beaches in Donegal have retained their Blue Flag awards, indicating excellent water quality, good information provision, environmental education as well as safety and beach management for the duration of this year’s bathing season. The award winning local beaches are Bundoran; Carrickfinn; Culdaff; Downings; Fintra; Killahoey; Marble Hill; Murvagh; Narin; Portsalon; Rossnowlagh and Shroove. Rathmullan […]
Letterkenny family say thanks by raising over €20,000 for charities
A LETTERKENNY family have raised over €20,000 as a thank you to the services that are providing cancer care to their dad. Organising a special charity swim at Marble Hill beach, the Kelly family were delighted when over 150 people gathered to brave the icy waters of Dunfanaghy. The past year has been tough for […]
Over €80,000 in funding for biodiversity projects in Donegal
Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, has today announced funding for local biodiversity projects, with €88,846 going to five projects in Donegal. Projects approved this year include: €39,144 for Birds Habitat Protection at five sites throughout Donegal €21,165 for a Phase II Wetland Survey €17,238 for Monitoring of Birds on […]
Gardaí move to tackle Marble Hill parking
Motorists caught parking illegally at Marble Hill in Dunfanaghy are to be fined.
New bespoke bike stands at beaches in Donegal
So with these new bike stands now available why not cycle to the beach and leave the car at home…
Grow Mental Health Movement to benefit from Marble Hill swim
DOE Amateur Swimming Club in Dunfanaghy has announced that all proceeds from its 2014 Annual New Year’s Day Swim will be donated to the mental health organisation Grow.