Road traffic collision along N56
There are reports of a road traffic collision along the N56. According to AA Roadwatch, there are reports of a collision on the route between Inver and Dunkineely with slow traffic in the area. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible. Earlier today, there had been a crash…
Dunkineely waiting for news on future of its post office services
The people of Dunkineely in south Donegal are hoping to receive word from An Post in the coming days about the future of post office services in their area. The post office in the village closed last Friday. But local campaigners in Dunkineely are hoping a submission they have made…
Donegal GP among those considering a bid for the Aras
A number of Presidential hopefuls are expected to address Councillors in Leitrim at their monthly meeting on Monday including a Donegal GP. Dr. Charles McManus who is originally from Drumshanbo in county Leitrim but based in Dunkineely where he runs the Dunkineely Health centre has written a letter to the…
Defeats for Killybegs and Glen in U21 Championship
Killybegs and Naomh Columba are out of the Donegal U21 Football Championship. The Fishermen lost to Naomh Conaill by 3-13 to 0-10 in Glenties last night, while Ardara claimed a 3-11 to 2-11 victory in Glencolmcille. In the Minor Championship, Naomh Ultan beat Robert Emmets by 2-16 to 2-4, and…
Plans need to be in place for an N56 upgrade
A Donegal councillor has said plans for an upgrade of the N56 road from Dunkineely to Bruckless need to be put in place as soon as possible. Independent councillor Niamh Kennedy raised the issue at a recent meeting of the Municipal District calling on the council to speak with Transport…
Shock at closure of hotel bar and restaurant in South Donegal
There’s shock and sadness in South Donegal at news that a well-known hotel bar and restaurant in the area has closed. It has been announced that the bar and restaurant at the Castle Murray House Hotel in St John’s Point, Dunkineely, has closed from yesterday. Operators the Howley family say…