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Driving ban for drink-driver who was 'swerving' car in Barnesmore Gap

A 41-year-old man who was detected swerving his car in Barnesmore Gap has been given a three-year driving ban. Gardaí received a report of a man driving erratically on the Donegal Town-Ballybofey road on March 19, 2022. Gardai stopped a silver Ford ...

27 Sept 2022 at 10:46

Local News

Long traffic delays on Barnesmore Gap after road traffic collision

There are long traffic delays on the Barnesmore Gap following a road traffic collision. The collision occurred on the Ballybofey side of the gap. Emergency services are at the scene and a stop-go system is in place.

08 Apr 2022 at 13:03

Donegal MD

Uninsured seized after 175km/h speed detection

Gardaí in Donegal detected a motorist who was believed to be uninsured travelling at 175km/h. Gardaí detected the driver in question in the Barnesmore Gap area. The driver was arrested and subsequently charged. The motorist faces a day in court. ...

11 Nov 2021 at 16:13

Local News

Gardai at scene of road collision at Barnesmore Gap

Gardai are at the scene of a road traffic collision in Barnesmore Gap. The are currently at the scene of the incident, which is on the Ballybofey side of the Gap. There is a stop and go system at McGrory's Brae near Ballybofey on the N15 ...

02 Oct 2021 at 15:02

Local News

UPDATED: Serious road accident leads to woman being airlifted to hospital

A woman in her 30s has been airlifted to hospital following a road accident in Donegal. Emergency services attended the scene of a serious road traffic incident at Barnesmore Gap this afternoon. Gardaí are advising that a section of the ...

13 Aug 2021 at 18:22

Local News

Young woman killed following road tragedy in Donegal was home from the Middle East on holidays

The young woman who was killed in a road tragedy in Donegal yesterday was Amanda Kinsella from Co. Carlow. She had been home in Ireland on a summer break from the Middle East where she was working. Tributes have been paid to her today ...

14 Aug 2021 at 17:47

Local News

Garda investigation continues into how a woman died after falling from a moving bus and was then struck by a passing vehicle

Gardai are continuing to appeal for witnesses following yesterday’s tragic road traffic accident that claimed the life of a woman in her late 20s. The woman, who is not from Donegal, was seriously injured when she fell from the ...

14 Aug 2021 at 11:51

South Donegal

IFA Chair Joe Sweeney says council projects will have 'devastating impact' on farms

The chairman of the Donegal IFA (Irish Farmers Association) has warned the Ten T roadway and Barnesmore Gap Greenway projects will have a “devastating impact on their farms and farm businesses.” Joe Sweeney and an IFA ...

28 Jul 2023 at 18:41

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Greenway project could be a "game changer" - Cllr Niamh Kennedy

The proposed Greenway project between Donegal Town and Ballybofey could be a "game changer" for tourism in the area. That was the message from Donegal Municipal District cathaoirleach, Cllr Niamh Kennedy this week as ...

15 Feb 2023 at 16:30

Local News

Railway Centre urges people to have their say on Barnesmore Greenway

It is more than 60 years since a train last ran on the tracks through Barnesmore Gap, and yet this part of Donegal's railway heritage is still very close to people's hearts. Even for those who are too young to ...

21 Feb 2023 at 13:51

Local News

High Court grants order to stop further works at Meenbog Wind Farm

A High Court order has been made prohibiting further development of a controversial wind farm near Ballybofey. Mr Justice David Holland made the order this week prohibiting works at a site that was subject to ...

12 Apr 2024 at 12:06

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Environment groups urge councillors to stick to their guns on wind energy policy

Five environmental groups from west Donegal have sent a direct message to their local councillors - "stick to your guns" and insist on measures that will protect the local environment from too many wind farm ...

11 Jul 2022 at 14:00

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