Mixed opinions in Ballyshannon about how Brexit might play out
Businesses in Ballyshannon are approaching Brexit with a wait and see attitude. With the British Prime Minister not expected to implement Article 50 until March at the earliest and the whole process expected to take a number of years, some businesses don’t see the point in worrying just yet. However,…
Fears in Donegal that Brexit could be costly for business
There are fears in a South Donegal town that the implementation of Brexit will end up costing some businesses. WIth fears over increased tariffs and a return to a hard border between the Republic and Northern Ireland, places like Ballyshannon are looking forward with some trepidation. This local businessman told…
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club Notes
Dinner Dance There was a fine crowd in attendance for the Aodh Ruadh Annual Dinner Dance staged in Dorrian’s Imperial Hotel last Saturday night, with Sean Perry, once again taking the tiller for evening. Proceedings got underway with the presentations to the back-to-back 2016 All-Ireland under 21 C Hurling Championship…
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club Notes
Dinner Dance If the anecdotal feedback is anything to go by, this year’s Dinner Dance is generating unprecedented interest. Thankfully the club had a successful 2016 and that always helps things, so we have much to celebrate as well as our usual individual awards on the night. The big event…
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club Notes
Colman’s Charity Kickabout Many thanks to all who took part in whatever capacity in our annual Kickabout for Colman on 28th December. The weather was good and plenty of craic was had as Aodh Ruadh came out to help raise funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Cancer…
Councillor says planning inquiry needed over lack of access to river in Ballyshannon
A Donegal county councillor says there needs to be a planning inquiry into why the ESB has been allowed erect fencing in Ballyshannon against the wishes of local people. Fine Gael Councillor Barry O Neill claims the fencing hinders access to the river in the town and in getting vital…