PLANS for flood defence works for the Twin Towns have been granted by An Bord Pleanála following an application by Donegal County Council. The mitigation measures for Ballybofey and Stranorlar will be erected behind the flood embankments on the River Finn. The works include the construction of two storm manholes and two pump hardstands for […]
Controversial digester plant expansion gets go-ahead
THE controversial expansion of a digester plant close to the river Finn has been granted permission by An Bord Pleanála.
Man’s body recovered from River Finn
The body of a man was recovered from the River Finn outside Ballybofey yesterday.
An Bord Pleanála rejects Twin Towns flood relief plan
The proposed development is a short-term measure to help prevent flooding in the town during storm events such as what occurred in December 2015.
Planning refused for houses on River Finn flood plain
DONEGAL County Council has refused planning permission for a “highly vulnerable development” of five luxury houses on a flood plain in Ballybofey.
Authorities investigate River Finn tributary pollution
A NUMBER of authorities are investigating a potential pollution threat to a tributary of the salmon rich River Finn near Killygordon, which occurred this week.