Featured image: Cullion Road turnoff from the Four Lane in Letterkenny.
Several road closures have been announced in advance of the Donegal International Rally next weekend.
Some main routes in Letterkenny and Carndonagh will be closed to facilitate events and emergency service vehicles.
On Thursday 19th June, the Port Road will be closed from 4.15pm – 9pm for the ceremonial start of the rally.
The Cullion Road in Letterkenny will be closed at various times to allow for an emergency vehicle access route throughout the weekend:
- Friday 20th of June 2025, 2pm to 2am on Saturday 21st of June 2025,
- Saturday 21st of June 2025, 10am to 2am on Sunday 22nd of June 2025,
- Sunday 22nd of June 2025, 10am to 10pm on Sunday 22nd of June 2025
On Sunday 22nd June, the Ballyraine Road/Ramelton Road will be closed from 4pm – 8.30pm for the closing ceremony at the winner’s ramp at the Mount Errigal Hotel.
On Friday 20th June, the Carndonagh Relief Road from Supervalu Junction to the L-12611 will be closed from 9.30am to 7pm. Local access to shops and businesses will be provided at all times.
Maps and details are available at: https://www.donegalcoco.ie/en/services/roads/road-notices-donegal-international-rally-2025/
Stages
The full list of road closures for rally stages is available at: https://www.donegalcoco.ie/media/ofcdyysd/initial-notice-donegal-rally.pdf
LocalLink
LocalLink buses will have alternative drop-off and pick up points in Letterkenny from Thursday evening (19th June) until last service on Sunday night (22nd June). See below.
“We are expecting delays to all services in and around the area,” they said.
Lough Swilly
The Lough Swilly Ferry has added extra sailings for motorists to beat the traffic, see below for details:
