Illegal parking has again blocked a life-saving slipway in Downings, despite repeated warnings in recent months.
The silver car in question (pictured above) was found parked in a yellow box, which is meant to be kept clear in case the local Coast Guard lifeboat needs to be launched.
It was posted anonymously to the the Downings, Donegal Facebook page which a caption which simply said: “Move your car. You are endangering lives.”
The very same slipway was blocked just two weeks ago, when a similar appeal was put out urging members of the public to park responsibly.
A similar incident in 2021 saw the launching of a lifeboat at Bunbeg Pier delayed by 10 minutes, with a motorist’s illegally-parked car blocking the slipway.
This latest incident also comes as access to the Downings Beach has been restricted for motorists this weekend.
An Garda Síochána implemented the ban on parking on the beach itself for the Bank Holiday Weekend in the interests of safety, due to the large volumes of traffic expected in the area.
A similar parking restriction was also put in place for the 12th of July weekend, following a chaotic start to Summer in the seaside town due to an influx of tourists and other visitors.