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Insurance costs could force cancellation of the annual Ballintra Races

A drastic rise in the cost of insurance cover could force the cancellation of the annual Ballintra Races in August. This meeting, which has proved a major attraction on the August Bank Holiday weekend, initially started in 1943 and is believed to be ...

18 Jun 2022 at 15:30

Popular Donegal race meeting at Ballintra due to be held today is cancelled

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The Ballintra Races due to be held today have been cancelled. Following heavy rain over the past few days and in particular heavy downfalls last evening and night, parts of the course are flooded. "There are parts of the course that have simply ...

07 Aug 2017 at 11:36

Crime & Court

Man who broke into caravan and stole food was homeless and seeking refuge

A man who broke into a mobile home and stole food was fined €50 after a court heard that the Latvian national had been homeless and desperate at the time. Vilmars Ositis, 42, of Cashel, Rossnowlagh was before Donegal District Court on Monday. ...

29 Mar 2022 at 21:14

Local News

BREAKING: Reports of collision on one of Donegal's busiest roads

DonegalLive.ie has received reports of a road traffic collision on the main N15 road near Ballintra. It is understood that a collision occurred between a lorry and car, though this has still to be confirmed. The N15 is one of the county's ...

21 Dec 2020 at 13:05

Weather

A dry and clear Donegal morning but rain and drizzle to feature later in the day

Mostly dry and clear in the morning, though cloud will spread from the west through the morning and afternoon patchy light rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 17 to 22 degrees in a light southwesterly breeze. Cloudy with rain and ...

02 Aug 2025 at 08:17

Local News

Donegal student wins best award at GMIT Expo

Ballinta student Francis Barron was one of the runners-up in the recent Engineers Ireland West Project Award at the annual Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) Mechanical and Industrial Student Expo (2021. Francis, who was the ...

08 May 2021 at 11:45

Local News

Ballintra holiday village gets green light as Council decision overturned

A decision to refuse planning permission for a holiday village in Ballintra has been overturned by An Bord Pleanála. C&C Property Investment Limited were initially denied permission by Donegal County Council, but they have now been ...

08 May 2024 at 06:41

Pictures & Videos

Watch: Save the date - the Ballintra Races are back this August Bank Holiday

Hailed as the second largest flapper meeting in Ireland (after Dingle), the Ballintra Races is all set to make a welcome return. The hugely popular event is scheduled for the bank holiday Monday, August 5 at 2pm. This video gives ...

18 Jun 2024 at 17:57

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: Foróige hosts Family Bingo in Ballintra to buy defibrillator

The young people of Laghey and Ballintra have come together to raise funds for the purchase of a defibrillator for St Brigid's Community Centre. They hosted a Family Bingo in the community centre on Sunday, November 3, with ...

04 Nov 2024 at 09:50

South Donegal

Bundoran Races are back this Sunday in Finner

Horse Racing returns to Finner in Bundoran, this Sunday, June 30 at 2.30pm. After a short hiatus, it promises to be a fun family day out with all the thrill and atmosphere of the races on what will be a seven race card at ...

26 Jun 2024 at 14:50

South Donegal

Ballintra residents and businesses set to benefit from more reliable supply of drinking water

Irish Water, working in partnership with Donegal County Council, is set to commence works in Ballintra along Main Street to ensure a more reliable supply of drinking water for local customers with reduced leaks and ...

29 Feb 2020 at 12:30

Pictures & Videos

Gallery: Fabulous fundraising dance and auction raises more than €21,000

A fundraising dance, raffle and auction by a Donegal couple has raised more than €21,000 for Hugh's House and the National Maternity Hospital, two organistions that were there for them in their hour of need. Read ...

18 Aug 2022 at 16:57

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