Donegal County Council has issued a statement in relation to the ongoing situation at the Diamond in Donegal Town.
They say in recent days “there has been some commentary on various media that the Council are preventing the use of the Diamond, Donegal Town for activities such as charity sales.”
They continue by wishing to clarify that it has “no such objections to these types of activities taking place here.”
The Council say it wishes to reiterate that its concern revolves around the periodic use of the Diamond as a parking area for any form of vehicle including their use associated with other activities taking place there, including charity activities.
They conclude by saying: “for all of the reasons already provided by the Council, that everyone respects this request to ensure that the area can be enjoyed and accessed by all.”