We are blessed in this country with an array of beauty spots and my native Donegal is no different in this regard. An increasing trend, though, is the need to pay for the privilege of visiting such places.

Donegal Municipal District Council has approved plans to begin charging a fee for two of the cark parks surrounding Sliabh Liag Cliffs.

Should the heritage site be kept completely free or is this a minor price to pay to ensure the upkeep of this beautiful walkway?

Local councillor, Niamh Kennedy and manager of Sliabh Liag cliffs Mary Kennedy spoke to Andrea Gilligan about it.

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