GARDAÍ have this week reminded the public to dig out their hi-vis vests as the nights begin to close in earlier. A garda spokesperson said: “It is that time of the year when the nights are starting to close in a bit earlier. “Please remember when out walking, cycling or running that although you can […]
€4.5m allocated for active travel schemes in Donegal
FUNDING of €4.5 million has been allocated for 24 active travel schemes in Donegal which will provide walking and cycling infrastructure across the county. Among the projects set to receive funding in 2024 include an active travel scheme for the Kilmacrennan Road in Letterkenny which has been granted €665,000. Convent Road in Letterkenny has received […]
Plans well underway for new walking and cycling hub
A walking and cycling hub planned for Donegal is expected to be up and running by the start of the summer. The Active Inishowen Project – a collaboration led by Donegal Sports Partnerships in conjunction with Inishowen Development Partnership and local community groups and organisations – has been tasked with establishing a walking and cycling […]
Opinions Sought from Buncrana & Carndonagh Residents
The second phase of a public consultation process, regarding the Buncrana to Carndonagh Greenway Project, is about to get underway. The initiative aims to provide an attractive trail between Buncrana and Carndonagh, mainly to be used for recreational purposes by pedestrians, cyclists and people with impaired mobility. Donegal County Council, with the support of Transport […]
Marathon man Desmond is walking 100 miles for charity
DONEGAL pensioner Desmond Campbell is a marathon man who has travelled miles and miles – many of them by foot, some of them by bike and quite a few of them while virtually standing still. During the course of his travels, he has helped people in extraordinary ways. Campbell, 76, grew up in Ardara but […]