Council can’t fix damaged clock in Ballyshannon
Donegal county council can do nothing to repair the famous clock in Ballyshannon while it remains in private ownership. The south face of the clock was damaged by lightning during a storm almost three years ago and no renovation work has taken place. The 136 year old clock was removed…
South Donegal Gardai seeking public’s help following theft of machinery
Gardai in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal, are seeking the public’s help following a burglary and theft of machinery at Magheracar, between Bundoran and Ballyshannon. It occurred between 6pm yesterday evening and 7am this morning at a security container where sewerage upgrading works are taking place, about a mile from Bundoran Two…
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club Notes
Hurling We held our annual fun quiz on Thursday last. It was a great evening of craic in Owen Roe’s. Thanks to all who turned up on the night and all those who supported the event. It was won by Sylvie’s Sledgers, made up of Paddy Kelly, Stephen Carty, Eamon…
O’Neill: ‘No Christmas parking incentive in Ballyshannon’
Shoppers in Ballyshannon are being put at a disadvantage in the run up to Christmas as parking charges remain in force according to a local Councillor. Fine Gael councillor Barry O’Neill claims the south Donegal town is the only one enforcing parking charges this month. A motion from councillor O’Neill…
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club Notes
Football Congratulations to Eamonn McGrath who made his county debut against Sligo in a challenge match at the weekend. Eamonn, along with Peter Boyle, was a second half sub in the match played at Coláiste Ailigh. Hurling Our annual quiz takes place in Owen Roe’s on Thursday 15th December,…
Commitment needed to fund south Donegal fire stations
A Donegal councillor believes the county council need to ensure a commitment to fund two new fire stations in South Donegal is honoured. The fire stations in Ballyshannon and Bundoran are under independent review currently to see if there will be one new fire station allocated to both towns or…
War of words over fire stations in south Donegal
A war of words has broken out between Donegal county council and fire crews in Ballyshannon and Bundoran over new fire stations. The crews claim funding has been offered to the council for one new station to service both towns but that has been refuted by the council who say…