Man arrested after collision with Garda vehicle
A man was arrested in Co. Donegal yesterday after failing to stop at a checkpoint. The driver was also involved with a minor collision with a Garda vehicle later that day. The man in his early 30’s didn’t stop at a checkpoint in Cherrymount, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal at 5pm Thursday…
Public urged to have their say on new Ballyshannon plan
A new plan for the regeneration and development of Ballyshannon town centre has been launched. Public consultation on the draft plan, which can be accessed on www.futureballyshannon.com, is open until 4pm on Monday February 15th. The draft plan was commissioned by Donegal County Council last November. An architectural, landscape and…
Calls to progress proposed Ballyshannon to Belleek Greenway
Calls are being made on Donegal County Council to progress the proposed Ballyshannon to Belleek Greenway. Fine Gael Councillor, Barry Sweeney, raised a motion at yesterday’s Donegal Municipal District meeting calling on the local authority to get it to a shovel ready stage. The proposed route will run from Ballyshannon…
Councillors fight on for Bundoran, Ballyshannon fire stations
South Donegal councillors have vowed to continue the fight for the provision of fire stations in both Ballyshannon and Bundoran. Although the campaign for fire stations in both towns has been going on for decades, it has now emerged that County Donegal will not get any new fire stations under…
Donegal publican says he can’t keep business open due to lockdown
A Donegal Publican says he can’t keep his business open with only limited outdoor numbers allowed. Pubs and restaurants in the county are allowed to serve up to 15 people, and sell takeaway food. Maurice McLoughlin from Sean Og’s Bar in ballyshannon says he’s taken the decision to stay shut…
Archaeological investigations continue Shiel Hospital Site
The HSE have confirmed that they are currently undertaking excavation works at the building site of the new community hospital project at the existing Sheil Hospital site, Ballyshannon. Archaeological investigations are ongoing at the site. As part of these investigations a large capstone was unearthed last week. It comprises…
Works begin today on new 80 bed unit at Sheil hospital
Work is due to begin today on a new 80 bed unit at the Sheil Hospital in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. A statement from the HSE says it is to service south Donegal, north Sligo and north Leitrim and will have 66 single bedrooms and 7 twin bedrooms providing short and…