ROAD works will commence on the Ballybofey-Stranorlar Bridge this evening. The works are expected to last two weeks and will take place at night between 8pm and 7am. There will be traffic diversions in place.
Road works to begin on Ballybofey-Stranorlar Bridge next week
ROAD works are set to commence on the Ballybofey-Stranorlar Bridge next week. Beginning on Monday, September 23, the road works are expected to last two weeks. The works are to take place at night between 8pm and 7am. Advertisement There will be traffic diversions in place.
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 […]
Donegal priests celebrate 100 years of ministry
TWO Donegal priests are celebrating their Golden Jubilees having between them, served as priests for 100 years on Saturday. Glenfin Parish Priest Fr Lorcan Sharkey and Fr Michael McCullagh are celebrating 50 years in the priesthood having been ordained on the feast of St Colmcille, June 9. Fr Sharkey marked his anniversary last Friday celebrating Mass in […]
Patience wearing thin as walkway remains closed
By Dionne Meehan PATIENCE is wearing thin for residents in Stranorlar after the re-opening of a walkway into Drumboe Woods was put on hold once again. The walkway, which is adjacent to Finn Valley College, closed in 2010 as a result of works being completed on the newly built school. Advertisement Causing much frustration among […]