Rockfield to Belleek road ‘accident waiting to happen’
The current state of the route from Rockfield and Belleek has been branded as an accident waiting to happen. The road is home to Rockfield National School and it’s understood that while many residents would like to walk their children to school, it’s too dangerous to do so. …
Anniversary Mass for Michael Leonard to take place over the weekend
An Anniversary Mass is being held for Donegal man Michael Leonard this weekend. This month marks 50 years since Michael was shot and killed by the RUC on the border between Belleek and Pettigo. He was 24 at the time. This year, a campaign calling for a fresh…
Family of Michael Leonard hold meetings with officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs
The family of Donegal man Michael Leonard has held a meeting with officials from the Irish Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs to ascertain what has been done in seeking answers from British authorities about his murder in 1973. The 24 year old was killed 200 metres from the border…
Boa Island Road near Belleek closed following fatal road traffic collision
The PSNI are seeking information following a fatal road traffic collision near Belleek, Co. Fermanagh yesterday. The Boa Island Road in Belleek remains closed in both directions this morning. A woman died as a result of a two vehicle collision which occurred shortly before 4pm on Saturday. Anyone who witnessed…
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…
Gorse fires along Donegal/Fermanagh border contained
Fire crews have contained gorse fires along the Donegal/Fermanagh border. Late last night, the fires were observed on Breesy Mountain. A fire in Co. Leitrim earlier this week is believed to have been started deliberately causing €500,000 worth of damage. Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, says that burnt land is…
Body found in drain in Co. Donegal
Gardai in Donegal are investigating after the body of a 37 year old man was found in a drain overnight. The discovery was made at Cloghore on the main Ballyshannon to Beleek Road at around 11pm last night. His body remains at the scene which is being preserved for examination.…