FEBRUARY 2010

Lifeline for Lough Foyle Ferry

The cross border Lough Foyle ferry has been given a lifeline by the Limavady District Council as they have agreed to share the funding with Donegal County Council. The Limavady Borough has agreed to match the financial commitment of the Donegal CC which will see the Lough Foyle Ferry continuing to operate as normal.

There had been some fears that this valuable asset to the North West region would have to cease operating due to financial difficulties after an annual Government subsidy ran out in October. A joint application by both Councils has been submitted to the European Union Interreg IVA programme with the hope of securing further funding for next year.

This will be a welcome boost as the ferry is a valuable form of public transport and it has also become an integral part of the tourism trade on both sides of Lough Foyle.

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