Gardai seek information on black Volkswagen Golf following Ballyshannon assault
Gardaí in Ballyshannon are keen to hear of any sightings of a black Volkswagen Golf with Northern Irish registration plates as part of an ongoing investigation into a weekend assault in Ballyshannon. The incident happened at a premises in the Ballyshannon area on Saturday afternoon with the scene sealed…
Retention of two fire stations in south Donegal ‘unlikely’
The retention of two fire stations in south Donegal is looking “increasingly unlikely”. That’s according to the Director of Services at Donegal County Council Garry Martin who made the comments at the latest sitting of the Donegal MD. Mr. Martin says that the Council has made every effort to put…
Sister of Mary Boyle calls for inquest and investigation
The twin-sister of missing Donegal schoolgirl Mary Boyle is calling for an inquest and murder investigation into the case. Today is the 46th anniversary of the six-year-old’s disappearance. She vanished from her grandmother’s home in Ballyshannon on March 18th, 1977 – and there’s been no trace of her…
Donegal Councillor claims power outages is causing frustration
It’s been claimed that people working from home in Ballyshannon are losing a day’s work over frequent power outages in the area. Frustration in the community is said to be growing over the issue with businesses impacted and some equipment damaged as a result. The ESB is being…
Man dies following collision in Ballyshannon area
A man in his 70s has died after the tractor he was driving overturned in the Ballyshannon area. It happened in Corlea, just before 11am yesterday morning. His remains have been taken to Sligo University Hospital where a post-mortem examination is due to take place. Gardaí in…
Ballyshannon Historic Towns Initiative shortlisted for national award
The Ballyshannon Historic Towns Initiative has been shortlisted in the Community & Heritage Award category of the forthcoming KPMG – Irish Independent Property Industry Excellence Awards The event is being held The Convention Centre, Dublin on Thursday, November 24. The Ballyshannon Historic Towns Initiative was a partnership between…
Last day for people to have their say on Ballyshannon Regeneration Plan
The community of Ballyshannon have until close of business today to have their say on the town’s regeneration plan. The project includes development of key areas including, The Market Yard, Three Bridges Loop Walk, car parking, public amenity areas, new artisan units and new public conveniences, tourist and public…