Newsletter 27, December 17
Boathouse restored at Dunree Pier
There was more exciting developments at Fort Dunree with the restoration of the old Boathouse at the pier. With a grant from FLAG we were able to install a new roof and doors to this wonderful old building and also create a new path connecting it to the pier walkway. Local company MAST Construction carried out the work and as you can see left a great finished product. This building allows for the start afa fantastic new product on site with Inish Adventures coming on board to offer Kayaking, Snorkelling and Coasteering at Fort Dunree, this offering is due to commence in March 2018.
Before
The newly restored boathouse which will now be home to Kayaking, Snorkelling and Coasteering from March 2018.
Newsletter 27, December 17
Defibrillator at Fort Dunree
We were delighted recently in conjunction with Lough Swilly RNLI to have received funding from CLAR to install a defibrillator on site. It is located at the front entrance to the Saldanha Suite.
New windows in the Officers Houses
We were delighted recently to have new imitation windows and doors fitted to the officers houses on the entrance to the site. With funding from Donegal Council we selected Signs & Designs to carry out the work and think they did a fantastic job!
Newsletter 27, December 17
New Outside eating area at the Coffee Cup Fort Dunree
The final work in the refitting of the Coffee Shop was completed recently with a new outside eating area which can now cater comfortably for an additional 20 visitors. The Coffee Cup at Fort Dunree has been a fantastic success story since opening in July with an enormous amount of good feedback given about both the new design of the building and the wonderful products that are now on offer. John, Michelle and staff have been a great addition to the Fort Dunree product.
The Coffee Cup will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day but will remain open throughout the rest of the festive period.
Wedding at Fort Dunree
The Board and staff would like to congratulate Caroline and Jason Lally who celebrated their wedding at Fort Dunree recently.
Newsletter 27, December 17
Buncrana Christmas Tree Festival
Our resident artist Terry Tedstone created this wonderful Christmas Tree on behalf of Fort Dunree for the Buncrana Christmas Tree Festival. It alludes to the Christmas Day truces along the Western Front in 1914 and 1915. Soldiers from both sides came out of their trenches to exchange small gifts, sing carols, take part in joint burial services and, most memorably, play football matches!
The Board and Staff of Fort Dunree would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you in 2018!