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 […]
Donegal just have too much for Fermanagh
It just wasn’t to be for Fermanagh as a more clinical Donegal side ran out victors in this Ulster quarter-final.
Lough Derg ready for thousands of pilgrims
The island has welcomed millions of people who wish to spend time in prayer and contemplation on the island.
New gardai on the border beat
WITH the border dominating conversations up and down the countryside at the minute, An Garda Siochana have announced scores of new officers in our nearest border counties, and more could be on the way. Whether the conversation is about Brexit or recent crime sprees, policing along the border is a hot topic right now. So […]
Ernemen set for the Hills
So at the midway break we have the peculiar, but gratifying sight of Fermanagh topping the Division 2 table. It’s a position built on the best defensive record in any of the four divisions. On Sunday the Ernesiders travel to Letterkenny to take on a Donegal side who would have been most pundits pre-tournament picks […]