PETS will not be allowed on certain parts of Donegal’s most popular beaches this summer. On 10 of Donegal’s Blue Flag beaches, plus two other beaches that are hoped will gain Blue Flags in the coming years, pets will be restricted from accessing a portion of the beach from 11am to 7pm each day from […]
Big splash: Donegal’s bathing season gets underway
Donegal’s Bathing Season begins in earnest this weekend as beach lifeguards take up duty at 13 beaches around the county. Lifeguards will be on duty seven days a week from Saturday until the end of August and also for the first two weekends in September. Lifeguards are on duty at all sites from 12:00pm […]
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…
Rossnowlagh set for annual twelfth parade
The rolling hills of County Donegal and a spectacular coastline provide the backdrop to what must surely be the most attractive setting for any Twelfth parade. The annual Twelfth parade in Rossnowlagh takes place tomorrow (SAT) – four days before the traditional demonstrations in Northern Ireland. Advertisement Around 50 lodges from Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim […]
President too busy to attend ‘Twelfth’ in Rossnowlagh
BOTH “relief” and “disappointment” have been expressed at the decision of President Michael D Higgins not to attend the Republic of Ireland’s only Orange parade in Rossnowlagh next week.
Bundoran RNLI launch to reports of red flare off Rossnowlagh
THE volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI lifeboat were called out to reports of a red flare spotted over Rossnowlagh on Friday night.
Busy weekend for Bundoran RNLI
THE volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat were called out twice over the weekend to two different incidents, both of which ended well.
The Beach Boys of Rossnowlagh to be featured on RTÉ Radio
THE story of how four brothers in Donegal brought surfing to Ireland will be featured on national radio next week.
Separate Ballintra deaths laid to rest today and tomorrow
THE two men who died in unrelated incidents in the Ballintra area of South Donegal on Friday have both been named and will be laid to rest today and tomorrow.
Swift action saves stricken dolphin near Rossnowlagh
A BEACHED dolphin which was only moments from death was saved thanks to the swift actions of a Tyrone family who were on holiday in Donegal last week.