Further night-time roadworks on Ballybofey/Stranorlar Bridge


FURTHER night-time roadworks are set to commence on the Ballybofey/Stranorlar Bridge tonight. The busy Twin Towns bridge will be blocked between today, Monday, October 21 and Saturday, November 9 from 8pm to 7am. The bridge will reopen during day time hours. Advertisement There will be a diversion around Dreenan Bridge Road, Ballybofey and diversion signs […]


Further night-time roadworks on Ballybofey/Stranorlar Bridge


FURTHER night-time roadworks are set to commence on the Ballybofey/Stranorlar Bridge next week. The busy Twin Towns bridge will be blocked between Monday, October 21 and Saturday, November 9 from 8pm to 7am. The bridge will reopen during day time hours. Advertisement There will be a diversion around Dreenan Bridge Road, Ballybofey and diversion signs […]


Repairs complete and water supply returning to customers in Donegal


Uisce Éireann crews have successfully completed repairs following multiple bursts to a water main affecting the Ballybofey and Stranorlar areas this morning. Normal water supply is now returning to the majority of customers. However, those on higher ground or at the end of the network may experience disruption or an intermittent supply for a number […]


Uisce Éireann crews working to restore water to Donegal’s twin towns


Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major water main burst affecting Ballybofey and Stranorlar this morning. Homes and businesses in the twin towns and surrounding areas are experiencing a disruption to their water supply but every effort is being made to return a normal supply as quickly as possible. Crews have been mobilised […]


Fire upgrade works force respite beds to close


by Louise Doyle A NUMBER of respite beds in St Joseph’s Community Hospital were forced to close in the wake of a HIQA inspection which flagged the need for continued fire upgrade works. Concern emerged this week that respite facilities had been removed from the Stranorlar based hospital with immediate effect following the inspection on Friday last. Advertisement […]


New appointments in Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce


THE recent election of a new board for Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce signifies exciting times for all businesses in the Twin Towns and surrounding areas. The newly elected members are: Chairperson: Paul Harkin, Harkins Gala; Vice chairperson: Tracey Alexander, Alexanders of Ballybofey; Secretary: Louise Patton, Patton Frozen Foods; Vice Secretary: Enda Bogle, The […]


Ballybofey-Stranorlar wastewater project is making progress


SIGNIFICANT progress is being reported by Uisce Éireann regarding a €31 million project to upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Buncrana, and in Ballybofey-Stranorlar. The upgraded sewerage schemes aim to improve water quality in Lough Swilly and the River Finn by eliminating stormwater overflows, safeguarding the environment, and supporting social and economic development. The project is now reaching the […]