Buncrana, which is also known as 'Parthas Eireann' or Ireland's Paradise, is the main urban centre and largest town in the picturesque Inishowen Peninsula. Its strong industrial, commercial and tourist tradition, outstanding scenery and high quality natural environment, lends itself to a town with great potential.

Recent years have seen significant developments with regard to retail space, commercial and tourist development and a high standard of accessible accommodation becoming available.

80% crime reduction due to “good policing”

“Good policing” has led to an 80 per cent reduction in the crime rate in Inishowen, according to Cllr Mickey Doherty. Cllr Doherty was speaking after welcoming the arrival of Garda Sergeant Ambrose...

Muff Garda presence to be increased

The Garda presence in the border area of Muff is to be increased, it has been revealed. According to Cllr Mickey Doherty he was assured by Superintendent William Johnston the area is to get one ex...

Here Comes the Sun in Moville

After the recent successful TradFest in February, Moville is now gearing up for Ireland’s only festivals dedicated to music legends Bob Dylan and the Beatles music. Titled “Stuck Inside of Moville...

Illies boxers book final spots

Illies Golden Gloves boxers William McLaughlin and Tyrone McCullagh will bid to complete a memorable double for Inishowen boxing when they compete in the televised finals of the Irish Senior Champions...

You can make things better

The people of Inishowen have been furiously texting and Emailing in recent days to ensure their favourite community group tops the poll in the AIB Better Ireland Awards. The annual funding sees the...

Breakthrough for breakwater?

Work on the vital new breakwater at Greencastle Harbour as part of a Ä36 million project could now be back on track, the “Inish Times” can reveal. Last month, it emerged that the project could be h...

Buncrana parish newsletter for Sunday 07/03/2010 Archive

Weekly publication of Buncrana parish news letter.

Buncrana / West Inishowen History & Heritage Group