Full fibre broadband is currently being rolled out to homes and businesses in both Ballyshannon and Bundoran.
SIRO, the broadband network operator has confirmed that works in both towns are nearing completion.
SIRO’s fibre broadband network is bringing high-speed, future-proofed connectivity to 1,300 homes and businesses in Bundoran and 900 premises in Ballyshannon.
The initial build works in the towns commenced in March 2023, with works set to be fully completed in both towns this autumn.
Some premises in Bundoran are already available to order, with the remainder becoming available by end August.
The first premises in Ballyshannon will be available to order from end August onwards.
Areas in Ballyshannon which will benefit from SIRO’s roll out include (but are not limited to): Bachelor’s Walk, Slate Row, Lawne Close, Cluain Barrow, Assaroe View, Saint Benildus View, West Port, West Rock, Townparks, Highfields, Upper Erne Dale Heights, Abbeylands, Ashbrook Drive.
Areas in Bundoran which will benefit from SIRO’s roll out include (but are not limited to): Ross Avenue, Ross View, West End, Ben Bulben View, Rossmore Court, Dartry Court, Dinglei Park, Shamble Lane, Marina View, Mountain View, Silverhill, Bunholvill, Sea Crest, River Walk, Celtic Cross View.
SIRO has already connected almost 20,000 premises across four Donegal towns including: Ballybofey, Buncrana, Letterkenny and Donegal Town.
In a statement Chief Executive of Donegal County Council, John McLaughlin said that this investment will further support the strategy to make Donegal a place in which to invest, to live, to work and to visit.
