People in Rossnowlagh beach area asked to check their oil tanks
Efforts are continuing in an effort to find the source of what is believed to be oil that’s been seeping onto one of the most popular beaches in south Donegal. Home and business owners in the Rossnowlagh area are being asked to check their oil tanks for leaks after traces…
Road to Rossnowlagh beach to be closed from Monday
One of the main access roads to one of Donegal’s most popular beaches is to be closed from Monday. Donegal County Council says the road to Rossnowlagh beach, below The Smugglers, will be closed to the public for two weeks for repairs following storm damage. The council says the contractor…
Bundoran RNLI called to Rossnowlagh
The volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI was called out yesterday afternoon to reports of bodyboarders in trouble at Rossnowlagh Beach. Just after 2:05pm, the crew was alerted to the situation by Malin Head Coast Guard who had received an emergency call. Within minutes the crew had assembled at the lifeboat…
Councillor says greater communication needed for Rossnowlagh residents
Calls have been made on the local authority in Donegal to facilitate a strategic Community Action Plan to address a number of issues facing Rossnowlagh residents. The calls have been made by Donegal MD Fine Gael Councillor Barry Sweeney, who tabled a motion on the subject at this week’s meeting…
People advised not to use inflatables in open water
People in the north west are being reminded to stay safe if around open water this bank holiday weekend. With forecasts predicting good weather over the next few days, the RNLI and the GAA are issuing the reminder to be vigilant if at the regions beaches. There are also no…
North West community projects to benefit from funding
Almost €1m in funding is to benefit numerous community projects in the North West. The investment comes from the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2019. The scheme is part of the Action Plan for Rural Development with the aim being to enhance…
Donegal hotelier says any hike in VAT rate will cost jobs
A Donegal hotelier says any hike in the hotel sector’s 9% VAT rate will affect jobs in the North West. Paul Diver the general manager of the Sandhouse Hotel in Rossnowlagh has been responding to reports this week that the government may increase the VAT rate in the next budget.…