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More than 33,000 people in Donegal using the toilet as a bin

While we take pride in our natural environment and Blue Flag beaches here in Donegal, we're still not taking the impacts of flushing the wrong things down the toilet seriously. We give out about this waste ending up on our beaches but what are we ...

03 Oct 2022 at 11:41

South Donegal

Bundoran’s new beach accessible wheelchair 'fantastic' but issues remain

While the new specially adopted beach wheelchair at Bundoran’s main strand have been praised as "fantastic", a number of ancillary challenges have been raised by two local south Donegal councillors. Cllr Michael McMahon said that in warmly ...

13 Aug 2022 at 15:34

National News

Taoiseach ‘shocked and saddened’ by death of siblings in suspected drowning

The Taoiseach has offered his condolences to the families and friends of siblings who died in a “heart-breaking tragedy” in Ballybunion, Co Kerry. Micheal Martin said: “We’re all deeply shocked and saddened at this very tragic and ...

05 Aug 2022 at 18:25

Local News

Donegal groups lift an estimated 1.8 tonnes of litter from local beaches last weekend

Donegal volunteers and communities rose to the challenge of last weekend's Big Beach Clean-Up weekend and collected an estimated 1.8 tonnes of litter from local beaches. This annual call to action runs as part of the ...

20 Sept 2022 at 14:01

Local News

Donegal teen representing Ireland at international rowing event

A Donegal teenager makes her international debut, representing Ireland at the Home International Rowing Beach Sprints in Scotland. Méabh McNamara, 17, secured qualification for the event after winning her U18 solo ...

20 Aug 2022 at 00:45

National News

Investigation under way after siblings drown off Ballybunion Beach

Post-mortem examinations are due to get under way after a brother and sister were suspected to have drowned off Ballybunion Beach, Co Kerry. Emergency services were called to the beach on Thursday evening after ...

05 Aug 2022 at 13:18

National News

Community ‘shocked and saddened’ over siblings’ deaths in Ballybunion incident

The siblings who died in a suspected drowning incident off Ballybunion Beach have been named locally. The brother and sister, who got into difficulty in the water in Co Kerry on Thursday evening, were ...

05 Aug 2022 at 16:42

Local News

Unique sand artwork graces Silver Strand beach for St Patrick's Day

Artist Manuel Froelich marks St Patrick’s Day on Silver Strand beach, Malin Beg, Glencolmcille, in south-west Donegal by creating an image of the local legendary silkie coming ashore to toast ...

16 Mar 2022 at 13:18

Local News

Limited access to one of Inishowen's most popular beaches

There is currently only partial access to one of Inishowen's most popular beaches. Access to Lisfannon beach for vehicles has been restricted since last week due to damage caused to the ...

16 Mar 2022 at 17:11

Glenties MD

Storm Franklin leaves its mark on Port Arthur beach

Storm Franklin wreaked havoc across the county last night and unsurprisingly left its mark on beaches and coastal areas. Dead fish lay on beaches, mounds of seaweed have been swept ...

21 Feb 2022 at 15:59

Local News

Top tourist location gets ready to welcome visitors

Summer is just around the corner and one of Donegal's favourite beaches, Fintra is all set for visitors, according to a local independent councillor, Niamh Kennedy. Fintra is a ...

27 May 2022 at 08:42

Local News

Tourists will stay away if no electric vehicle charging points available

Tourists were opting not to come to Donegal when they discovered the lack of electric vehicle charging points, particularly along the Wild Atlantic Way, it has been claimed. ...

31 May 2022 at 08:45

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