THERE is still no timescale for the resumption of the public inquiry into controversial plans to open a gold mine in the North which could potentially impact cross-border waterways including the River Finn in Donegal. The proposed gold mine will be located outside Greencastle within Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. The inquiry got underway in January […]
‘Mahon’s Way’ heads to Donegal in the next episode of the UTV series
JOE Mahon is continuing his travels around our local countryside with his new UTV series of ‘Mahon’s Way’ and his next episode takes him to Donegal. Due to air tonight Joe finds himself on the banks of the River Finn in Cloghan in the parish of Glenfin. Here the river is wild and untamed, full […]
Twin Towns flood defence gets ‘planning’
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.