Councillor Joy Beard

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

Donegal Deputy Charles Ward has appealed for time to digest and review the publication of the revised IS 465 standard for defective blocks.The document is the I...

01/06/2026

IS465 standard has just been published. It is a very technical document and it will take time to read this and digest it and find out what this means for homeowners. We will be seeking professional advice. However if you want to read it you can find it here - https://shop.standards.ie/en-ie/standards/i-s-465-2026-1136409_saig_nsai_nsai_4019472/

I will keep you updated!

100% Redress Party

01/06/2026

Well Buncrana, it's done! The entry for the 2026 TidyTowns Ireland competition has been submitted. We now nervously await the judges secret visits, which will begin within the next few weeks. We just have a few little favours to ask, our volunteers are flat out getting the town ready, but, we can't do it alone. So we can put our best foot forward, here are a few ideas of how you can help :

Homeowners & businesses: cast a critical eye on your presentation. W**d, sweep, or give your fence, wall or shopfront a fresh lick of paint.

Brighten it up: Add window boxes or hanging baskets, preferably with pollinator friendly plants. If there are already planters near where you are, water it on dry days.

Keep paths and public areas clear: Move excess signs off footpaths. Install cigarette butt bins for your customers to use. Sweep up broken glass.

💕Adopt a spot: Pick an area to look after.

Out walking? Pull a few weeds or pick up litter as you go. Dog owners, please be mindful and pick up after your dog. We're so lucky to have so many fantastic walks, let's keep them nice for everybody.

Bottle bank full? Hold onto your recycling and pop back another day.

Try to look at the streets with fresh eyes, if you were a visitor to the town, what would you see on the streets? What would you notice first? How does the town welcome newcomers?

It's now in your hands. Good luck Buncrana, we're with you all the way. Fingers crossed for another gold medal, or more.....

Buncrana Businesses Together
Buncrana GAA
Buncrana By Night
Crana College
Coláiste Eoghain
Scoil Mhuire Buncrana
Scoil Íosagáin
The Exchange Inishowen
Feel Good Fortnight
Buncrana Music Festival

31/05/2026

29/05/2026

I was delighted to attend the handover today of a premises in Nailors Row by Donegal County Council to Buncrana Tidy Towns.

This is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when community groups and local authorities work together for the benefit of our town.

The premises, handed over by Donegal County Council, will provide Buncrana Tidy Towns with a dedicated base where volunteers can plan activities, store equipment, organise projects, and have a space they can truly call their own.

Buncrana Tidy Towns do tremendous work throughout the year, and it certainly shows. The town is looking fantastic thanks to the dedication, hard work, and community spirit of its volunteers.

With Buncrana once again entered in the Tidy Towns competition this year, now is a good time to remind everyone that judging can take place at any stage. Let’s all do our bit to help keep Buncrana looking its very best and hopefully bring home more success this year.

Last year was another outstanding year for Buncrana, with the town winning:
🏆 Best Kept Large Town in Ireland
🏆 The County Prize for the fourth consecutive year
🏆 A tenth consecutive Gold Medal as the tidiest town in Donegal

These achievements are a testament to the incredible work of Buncrana Tidy Towns and the pride that people in our community take in their town.

Congratulations to everyone involved, and best of luck to Buncrana Tidy Towns in this year’s competition.

Let’s all get behind them and help showcase Buncrana at its very best.

29/05/2026

100% Redress Deputy Charles Ward says today’s announcements regarding ‘side by side’ remediation and revised provisions for attached dwellings are welcome, but the key change will be the revised IS465 standard which is still awaited. It was expected some weeks ago, but Deputy Ward believes it ...

29/05/2026

Update on the latest announcement on the Enhanced Defective Blocks Scheme. Now we need the IS465 to be released!

29/05/2026

Just a reminder that the ‘One @ One’ Night Bus will be operating throughout Inishowen this weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

If you're out and about in Buncrana and need to get home safely, please keep this service in mind.

It is a great option for getting home after a night out.

Please spread the word and make use of the service if you can.

Stay safe and enjoy the long weekend!