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.

Illies boxers reach Ulster finals

Newly crowned Donegal Sports Star of the Year William McLaughlin will hope to add an Ulster Title to his ever growing list of honours when he enters the ring at the Ulster Elite Finals in Belfast this...

Gardai appeal for info on “drug acitivity”

Inishowen’s most senior Garda has appealed for information in the fight against drugs. Speaking at the first ever public meeting of the Buncrana Joint Policing Committee in the Inishowen Gateway Ho...

Buncrana Hearts keep signs for Derry City

Buncrana goalkeeper Rory Kelly has signed amateur terms with Derry City FC. The 18 year-old, formerly of Buncrana Hearts, will serve as understudy to first choice netminder Gerard Doherty. Kel...

Inishowen concern at council job losses

Inishowen councillors have expressed concern about the impact proposed Council job cuts will have on the peninsula. The number of people employed by Councils in Donegal is set to be reduced by 60 t...

Five rescued by Swilly Lifeboat

Five people were rescued by the Lough Swilly RNLI in two separate incidents on Saturday last. In the first, the stationís all weather lifeboat towed a 40 foot yacht, with two adults and a child on ...

An accident waiting to happen

The people of Fahan are living in danger of “an accident waiting to happen.” This was the stark message from the Fahan Community Council when they met with the peninsula’s County Councillors at the...

Buncrana parish newsletter for Sunday 07/02/2010 Archive

Weekly publication of Buncrana parish news letter.

Buncrana / West Inishowen History & Heritage Group