Our Projects
We are deeply committed to developing our community for now and for the future. A large number of projects have been completed and many are under-way. Details of these can be found below.
However we always love to hear of ideas in how we can improve our community so please feel free to reach out below.
Completed Projects
Bonnyglen
Looped Walk
The Dolmen Centre in conjunction with Donegal County Council and Coillte have created a 4.2 km walkway which encircles the beautiful Bonnyglen Lough and Lough Namanlagh.
Changing Places Hoist and
Changing Bench
The Dolmen Centre led the fundraising campaign for a hoist and changing bench, the first in Europe, for the wheelchair accessible toilet at Narin Beach.
Wheelchair Accessible Coastal Walk
The pathway at Portnoo pier has been resurfaced and widened to allow wheelchair users to enjoy the spectacular views overlooking Narin beach and Inishkeel island.
The Homecoming of St. Conall’s Bell & Shrine
In the summer of 2015 the British Museum loaned St Conall’s Bell and Shrine to the Dolmen Centre. Over 1,500 people queued to see the treasures returned home for one day to their place of origin.
Current Projects
Social & Affordable Housing
Narin Portnoo Rosbeg Community Co-Op and Donegal County Council housing section are looking at the current housing needs in the area. They are looking at the demand for social and affordable housing in the area. If such a demand exists from people who would like to avail of such housing, they should register their interests with Donegal County Council by using the link below.
A Long Term Plan
Planning permission has been granted by Donegal County Council for the construction of a 25 x 10m swimming pool with a children’s pool and a two-storey slide adjacent to the Centre. The committee has thus far spent 100k on the project and are actively fund-raising on a continual basis.
Retaining the Skills of our Past
It is proposed that a school to teach the art of thatching be established with the aim of reviving this traditional art.
Green Services
Plans are in the pipeline to install an electric vehicle charging point in the car park.
Our Partners and Sponsors
GET IN TOUCH
We would love to hear about any ideas you have for developing our community OR if you want to get involved, we're always looking for motivated volunteers! Please complete the form below or drop us an email.