CAMPAIGNERS against the privatisation of a public Co Donegal beach have taken their protest online – and to Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
T&G Properties have closed off the right of way to Aughadahor Beach in Carrigart meaning the only access route will be through their holiday village development at Cuan Na Ri where visitors will be charged a ‘nominal fee for a day pass’.
Last week Donegal County Council ordered the company to desist from building certain parts of the development – and ordered they destroy another part, a basement which didn’t have planning permission.
But it is the ‘right of way’ issue which continues to upset both local people and environmental campaigners throughout the country.
“Generations have walked the right of way at Aughadahor to access this beautiful beach,” says Frances McCarry.
“We demand our right of way be reinstated so we can again access our beach and that home and property owners can again access their properties via the Aughadahor Road.
“Irish beaches are beautiful and should never be privatised. It might be our little beach today in Donegal but it could be your local beach tomorrow.”
More than 600 people have already signed the petition – with more than twice that recommending the page on Facebook.
Campaigners want to raise that number before bringing it to Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
The beach petition is here:
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/stop-the-privatisation-of-aughadahor-beach-in-co-donegal.html
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