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Ferry services to resume this Friday 28.05.25



The Lough Foyle Ferry service, linking Greencastle and Magilligan and the Swilly Ferry service, linking Buncrana and Rathmullan will resume a full service from Friday, 30th May 2025.

Both ferries will operate a seven day per week schedule. Further information including timetables and fares can be found at www.loughfoyleferry.com or www.swillyferry.com .

Free Compost Giveaway event 28.05.25



To support the National Food Waste Recycling Week there will be a Free Compost Giveaway event on Wednesday 4th June from 10am to 12pm at Carndonagh Recycling Centre.

Householders are asked to bring their own way of collecting the loose compost either using bags or containers, compost will be available while stocks last.

Staff will be on site to assist and give advice on food waste recycling and a limited number of Food Waste Recycling Starter Packs will be available to householders. The starter packs include a food waste caddy, a roll of compostable liners and information on what food waste can be recycled.

The focus of this year’s campaign is to reduce contamination in the food waste bin, items such as foil, glass and plastic should never find their way into the food waste bin.

Charity Art Auction Bidding Extended 20.05.25



Artlink wishes to thank everyone who attended the Charity Art Auction at Fort Dunree on May 17th. The event has raised €6,505, so far, for the Harry Kerr Photography Bursary.

Missed the event? There’s still time to support!
Remaining artworks are now available in a silent auction open until June 15th.
• For more info and to make an offer visit www.artlink.ie
• Read previous story Honouring Harry Kerr

Money raised for new Autism class 16.05.25



A total of €1,560 was raised from the annual Shaun Cavanagh Memorial Darts Tournament and donated to the new Autism class in Scoil Naomh Pádraig, Carndonagh.

Pictured are Scoil Naomh Pádraig staff Tríona McGonagle, teacher Nora Allen and pupil Kayden, along with Neil McGowan, Mary Roberts, Jim Cavanagh, Jacqueline Ferns, Frank Ferns and James Ferns.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported this worthy cause in memory of Shaun.

Danger of gorse fire 16.05.25



A Fire Danger Notice, Condition Orange has been issued for all areas in Inishowen where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses and other vegetation exist. The notice is in effect until midday on Monday, 19th May 2025.

Donegal County Council wishes to appeal to landowners and members of the public to exercise caution and to take all necessary measures to prevent the occurrence of wildfires.

The public are urged to be vigilant and to report any uncontrolled or unattended fires immediately to the fire service by calling 999 or 112.

Water supply in Buncrana under pressure 14.05.25

Uisce Éireann is urging communities across Donegal to make every effort to conserve water and reduce usage. The appeal comes as the current prolonged spell of dry weather, coupled with increased demand, is putting significant pressure on water supplies in the county.

A Water Conservation Order, commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, remains in place for Milford Regional Public Water Supply. While this order only applies to customers supplied by the public water supply in Milford, Kerrykeel and Ramelton, the water supply in Buncrana and the surrounding area is now under pressure.

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