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Age-friendly parking spaces should be added at supermarkets

Overjoyed recently to find such designated spaces at beach in Donegal

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Thu Sept 17 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READ

Sir, – I refer to Gill McCarthy’s letter (“Time to consider age-friendly parking spaces”, September 15th) on “age-friendly spaces” and agree that they should be created at supermarket car parks.

I was overjoyed recently to find such designated spaces in the parking area along the seafront at Narin/Portnoo blue flag beach in Donegal. Well done to Donegal County Council. They also supply “beach wheelchairs” so users can enjoy a trip along Donegal’s most beautiful beach. Their signage regarding dogs’ use of the beach is also most welcome. – Yours, etc,

URSULA HOUGH-GORMLEY,

Donnybrook,

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