Narin Beach gets accessibility boost


BY JEROME HUGHES THERE was a great deal of excitement this week in the seaside village of Narin during a handover celebration to mark an arrival that will definitely make the area more accessible. Narin Beach Motorised Wheelchairs, based in picturesque southwest Donegal, was presented with a 4×4 mobility scooter. Advertisement The newly introduced scooter is […]

Donegal beaches retain 12 Blue Flags


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 […]

Narin man becomes first wheelchair user to conquer Sliabh Liag


A DONEGAL man has conquered the summit of Europe’s highest sea cliffs in his wheelchair. Paul Dawson (55) launched his mission to scale Sliabh Liag earlier this year as he wanted to “move mountains” for disabled people. He is also raising funds to purchase a 4×4 Off Road Powered Wheelchair to access the beautiful Blue […]

Plans to open Ireland’s only thatching school in county


THE restoration of thatched cottages on the Wild Atlantic Way in recent years has led to plans to open a school in Donegal devoted to the ancient craft of thatching. The promoters, Narin, Portnoo, Rosbeg Community Co-Operative Limited, say that the thatcher traineeship course in The Dolmen Centre will be the first of its kind […]

Bill Murray putts Donegal on the map


ACTOR and comedian Bill Murray stepped out of character to enjoy a few rounds of golf in Donegal this week. The Ghostbusters and Caddyshack star is filming a new season of golf series The Links Life, to air on YouTube and other streaming platforms. On the 70-year-old’s radar for the travel documentary is Portsalon, Cruit […]