Donegal County Council is inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced persons to lease the Councils commercial property known as the Seashell Unit at the Sea Front in Bundoran, Co. Donegal.
Expression of interest Seashell Unit Bundoran
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Current Bathing Advisory Notices
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Regulation & Control of Certain Beaches Amendment 2022
Map of blue flag areas on each beach
Donegal Secures 14 Blue Flags and 4 Green Coast Awards
Donegal County Council welcomes the announcement that the County has the second highest tally of Blue Flag beaches in the country. An Taisce announced that 12 beaches and 2 marinas in the county are receiving Blue Flags. These international awards recognise excellent bathing water quality and promote sound environmental management of beaches, marinas and inland bathing waters around the world.
Beaches in Donegal which received Blue Flags are Bundoran, Rossnowlagh, Murvagh, Fintra, Portnoo/Narin, Carrickfinn, Killahoey, Marblehill, Downings, Portsalon, Culdaff, Stroove, in addition to marinas at Greencastle and Rathmullan.
In addition beaches at Dooey, Magheroarty, Drumatinney and Ballyheirnan have all received Green Coast awards in 2022.
Donegal County Council encourages the public to enjoy our award winning beaches in a safe and sustainable manner. Beach users are also reminded to take care in or on the water and take note of water safety precautions. The public are also asked to leave no trace on our beaches, other than footsteps. If bins are provided dispose of your waste in a bin otherwise please take your waste with you to dispose of it in a responsible manner.
In welcoming the announcement Chief Executive of Donegal County Council John McLaughlin acknowledged that it is extremely important for the county that it receives this international recognition for our beaches and he underlined the role that they play in the county’s economy. He commended the role played by local communities working alongside Donegal County Council in ensuring that the county secured these awards. Donegal’s world class beaches along with its spectacular scenery and friendly welcome make it a great place to live, work and visit.
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr. Jack Murray is also delighted with the announcement noting that for the third year in a row that Donegal has secured fourteen Blue Flags and 4 Green Coast Awards. He said that she is looking forward to seeing both visitors to the county and the Donegal public enjoying our beaches this summer as well as all the other fabulous amenities that Donegal has to offer.
*UPDATE* Greencastle Marina is now closed for 2023
13 beaches in Donegal are currently wheelchair accessible including Bundoran, Culdaff, Downings, Fintra, Lady's Bay, Lisfannon, Murvagh, Naran Portnoo, Port Arthur, Portnablagh, Rathmullan, Rossnowlagh and Stroove.
Lifeguards are employed on all Blue Flag Beaches and Rathmullan beach over the bathing season.
Donegal County Council has beach wheelchairs available for use as follows:
Rathmullan
Rathmullan Beach in association with Rathmullan Sailing & Watersports School.
Contact: [email protected] or phone 087 2314332.
Downings
Downings Beach in association with Downings Tidy Towns.
Contact: 087 6152351
Carrickfinn
Contact: Donegal Airport at 074 95 48284
Marblehill
Contact: Shandon Hotel at 074 91 36137
Rossnowlagh
Contact:
Rossnowlagh Beach wheelchair is available from the Sandhouse Hotel and Marine Spa. Tel: +353 (0) 71 9851777 or email [email protected]
Narin
Contact: Mary Nicholson at 074 9545216.
Fintra
For all booking enquiries for Fintra Beach Wheelchair contact Kevin Kilgunn on 087 2362607.
Culdaff
Contact: 087 279 7479
Portsalon
Contact: 087 258 1160
Donegal County Council has secured two all terrain / beach wheelchairs. They can be found at the following locations.
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Buncrana Anglers Association Angling Centre
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30 Cahir O Doherty Avenue, Castle lane, Buncrana, Co Donegal |
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F93 WP78 |
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Club House Manager, Helen Smith 087 294 6407 BAA secretary, Cairán Fitzgerald 086 826 8652 Please only contact Cairán outside of working hours. |
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Sliabh Sneacht Centre
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Drumfries, Clonmany, Co. Donegal |
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F93 K6PH |
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074 936 1742 |
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Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 5:30pm Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm
Chair to be booked in advance and Sliabh Sneacht Centre staff can arrange for collection and drop-off of chair outside centre opening hours. |
To avoid disappointment, we recommend that you book in advance. Beach wheelchairs are free of charge however Terms & Conditions apply.
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