Family's caravan destroyed in suspected arson attack

A service unit for motorhomes and campervans in Carndonagh is to be replaced this week. The original unit was destroyed in 2017, with the new one scheduled for installation before the bank holiday weekend and summer season. Donegal County Council is also checking the operational status of similar facilities at other locations.

TD Pearse Doherty has called on caravan park owners not to demand payment for periods when parks are closed due to government restrictions. He stated that some Donegal caravan owners have received legal letters seeking site fee payments despite being unable to access the parks.

Timothy Browne from Ballybofey won a 2023 Auto-Trail F-Line F74 motorhome in the McKinney Competitions online raffle. He purchased a ticket for £2.97 and now faces the choice of taking the vehicle or a £45,000 cash alternative.

Donegal County Council is creating a webpage with a map for caravan and camper tourists. The page on the GoVisitDonegal site will include accommodation options, service points, and infrastructure facilities. The initiative follows a KPMG Future Analytics study, whose recommendations are being implemented this summer.

Two Letterkenny sports clubs have organized a joint fundraiser through a camper van draw. The top prize is a camper van valued at €80,000, tickets are sold online and offline for €25 each, with the draw scheduled for the August Bank Holiday weekend.

The owner of a caravan park near Clonmany will ban dogs from next spring due to persistent waste issues. The decision will affect dozens of caravan owners who have unsuccessfully challenged it. Similar pet restrictions were implemented earlier this year on some Donegal beaches, which also faced backlash.