25.9.08

Earraí Bána Ré-caite - End-of-life White Goods

Tá an comharchumann ag eagrú bhailiúcháin d’earraí bána ré-caite. Má theastaítear éileamh a dhéanamh ar an tseirbhís seo, ba chóir teagmháil a dhéanamh leis an chomharchumann agus cuirfear tú ar an eolas maidir leis an dáta, na tailli bailithe agus na hamanna gur féidir earraí a fhágáil ag chlós an chomharchumainn.
074 9520533

An comharchumann is organising a collection of end-of-life white goods. Anyone wishing to avail of this service should contact an comharchumann for details of dates, collection fees and times when goods can be brought to an comharchumann yard.
074 9520533

Refuse Collection Charges - Táillí Bailithe Dramhaíola

Tá sé tugtha le fios don chomharchumann go mbeidh táillí na seirbhíse bailithe dramhaíola ag ardú ag tús mí Dheireadh Fómhair. Tá sé i gceist ag an Chomhairle Chontae táillí malaí a ardú go €4.50 agus táillí na dticéid a ardú go €7.50. Beidh comhfhreagras ón Chomhairle Chontae á dháileadh ar an phobal le linn na seachtaine seo chugainn.

Comharchumann Oileán Árainn Mhóir has been informed by the County Council that the garbage collection fees will be increased from the beginning of October. The fees for refuse bags will increase to €4.50. Refuse ticket fees will increase to €7.50. Correspondence from Donegal County Council will be issued to householders next week.

24.9.08

Donegal News on Friday - Coverage from the islands

From: Sean Feeny [mailto:s.feeny@donegalnews.com]
Sent: 24 September 2008 15:58
To: arranmoreco.op@indigo.ie
Subject: new island note email address

I was hoping that you could spread the word that I have set up a new email address, solely dedicated to news from the islands for our upcoming comprehensive coverage of news for all our island in Donegal in our new compact format of the Donegal News on Friday. This email will be of interest for people who would like to get information into this section specifically on islands news and I would appreciate it so much if you could pass on this information and I'll look forward to getting lots of emails on news and events from the islands.

The address is simply:

islandnotes@donegalnews.com


Best Wishes

Seán Feeny

20.9.08

Slí Árainn Mhóir/Arranmore Waymarked Way

Comharchumann Oileán Árainn Mhóir Teo, in conjunction with Donegal County Council carry out upgrading and maintainenance works on the Waymarked Walking Routes on Oileán Árainn Mhóir.

The existing marked walk around Oileán Árainn Mhóir is sign posted as Slí Árainn Mhóir (part of Bealach na Gaeltachta which is a National Waymarked Way) and begins and ends at the Ferry port. The views in all directions along the walk are stunning and
the western half of the route is particularly remote.

Guide map of Slí Árainn Mhóir:
www.oileanarainnmhoir.com/classified/arranmorewalkingroutes.pdf

Distance: Approximately 14 kms
Time: 4 - 5 hours
Terrain: Quiet roads, rough track,
Grading: Moderate

Please note: Although the route is graded only moderate, it can be isolated in places, appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn, and consideration given to weather conditions likely to be
encountered.

For further information:
Further information regarding walking on Oileán Árainn Mhóir, can be obtained by contacting the Arranmore Island Development Co-op
on 074 9520533/9520995.

For general information on walking in County Donegal, contact Fáilte Ireland North West on 074 9121160 or visit www.walkingdonegal.ie or
www.donegal.ie

Bealach na Gaeltachta/The Gaeltacht Way /Slí na Rosann

Tá forbairt déanta ag Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall agus Údarás na Gaeltachta ar chiansiúlóidí i nGaeltacht Dhún na nGall agus na hoileáin de réir caighdeán náisiúnta an ‘National Waymarked Ways Advisory Committee’. Tá gach siúlóid 40-50 km ar fhad agus tá ceangal idir triúr de na siúlóidí. Leanann Slí na Rosann cosáin agus bealaí cois na farraige agus amuigh faoin tuath. Tá píosaí de Shlí na Finne agus Slí Cholmchille nach bhfuil ar bhealach ar bith ach ag trasnú cnoic ar thalamh portaigh. Tá radharcanna áilne den chontae le feiceáil ó na siúlóidí seo uilig.

Bealach na Gaeltachta, Dún na nGall is a set of long distance walking routes which have been developed as a national Waymarked Way by Donegal County Council and Údarás na Gaeltachta in association with Bord Fáilte. These routes have been developed in the Donegal Gaeltacht and islands. A total of 290 kms provides the walker with many opportunities to sample the unique landscape, culture and heritage of the region.

There are four primary circular routes. Three of the routes are linked by a walk. Slí an Earagail and Slí na Rossan have links to nearby islands where waymarked walks have also been developed.

Most sections of Slí an Earagail and Slí na Rosann follow tracks or minor roads. Parts of Slí na Finne and Slí Cholmcille cross upland or bogland areas with no path but provide excellent landscape and seascape views.