WITHIN hours of the Donegal being ‘locked down’ again at the weekend, Garda checkpoints went up at various crossings from Fermanagh into the county. After it was announced Donegal was to be moved to Level 3 of the south’s Covid restrictions system last Thursday night, An Garda Siochana announced on Friday it was resuming ‘Operation […]
Bundoran beach regains Blue Flag
BUNDORAN has regained its Blue Flag status, having temporarily lost the hallmark for beach quality last year. The popular beach was one of several local to Fermanagh that was included in this year’s list of Blue Flag awards, with Rossnowlagh, Murvagh, Fintra, and Rosses Point all also recognised by the international committee for their high […]
Public urged to stay on this side of border
THERE has been uproar in Fermanagh’s border counties after it was revealed a loophole means day trippers from the North cannot be fined or arrested for breaching social distancing rules in the South. An Garda Siochana are continuing to carry out checkpoints along the border as part of Operation Fanacht, and will turn back northern […]
Anger as crowds flock to beaches despite virus
LOCAL people have been up in arms since images emerged across social media on Sunday with regards to the mass of people gathered on both Bundoran and Rossnowlagh beaches, making things appear ‘normal’ while the midst of a pandemic. Although guidelines issued by both governments across the country advised people to stay in-doors, it would […]
Giant windfarm may be even bigger than first planned…
A CONTROVERSIAL wind farm that will be seen from right across Lower Lough Erne could be even bigger than originally feared. The Derrykillew and Corlea Wind Farm site is just two miles from the Commons in Belleek, but because it is on the Donegal side of the border residents in Fermanagh there was no consultation […]
Southern pump prices set to remain cheaper than North
MANY may have thought the massive carbon tax announced in last week’s budget in Dublin would eventually lead to an end to traditionally lower southern fuel prices. However, one local fuel trader has explained to the Herald how little will actually change at the pumps, and warned a carbon tax could soon be introduced here […]
Lough Derg numbers buck decade of decline
FOR the first time in a decade pilgrimage numbers at Lough Derg have increased. Scores of additional visitors joined three day pilgrimages this year. Fr La Flynn commenting at the end of the three day pilgrimage season said, “My heart is lifted by a little sign of hope in terms of our numbers. People often […]
Dismay after beaches are closed off due to health risks
PEOPLE people flocking to the seaside over the weekend were left disappointed after swimming was prohibited at two Sligo beaches. Mullaghmore and Rosses Point beaches missed out on the southern bank holiday rush as Sligo County Council erected signs of bathing water prohibition notices at both beaches last Thursday. High levels of Intestinal Enterococci was […]
Business booming in Bundoran!
‘Every day we have all sorts of nationalities looking for things to do in the area’
Earagail Arts Festival on The Wild Atlantic Way
The Earagail Arts Festival, – Donegal’s premier summer event on the Wild Atlantic Way (July 10-28), is once again filled with entertainment for all the family to enjoy. The festival’s line-up features 100 events including over 300 artists from across the globe during 19 magical Donegal days and nights. Included in this are three funfilled […]