Killybegs will play host to this year’s Laurentic Forum which will see a visiting delegation coming, not just from across Ireland, but from Canada, France, USA and Norway. The forum, now in its 15th year, focuses on how best to nurture and develop sustainable coastal communities in Ireland, Canada, Iceland, and Norway and provides a unique […]
Business breakfast being hosted by Donegal Sinn Féin
A BUSINESS breakfast is being hosted by Donegal Sinn Féin later this month which will give local businesses an opportunity to discuss challenges facing the north west region. The event will be held in An Grianan Hotel, Burt on Friday, November 17 at 9am. Businesses will be invited to discuss concerns and issues relating to business in the […]
Warning for heavy rain and flooding
Met Eireann has issued an advisory warning for heavy rain and possible flooding in Donegal today and tomorrow. The yellow advisory warning will remain in place until 11pm on Thursday. “On Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be heavy showers or longer spells of rain at times with flooding likely in places, as soils are saturated […]
Fishermen welcome funding to mitigate impact of Brexit
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed the announcement of a fund established to compensate fishermen from the grim consequences which Brexit has had on their businesses. Commenting following Minister Charlie McConalogue’s announcement, KFO CEO, Seán O’Donoghue said: “We welcome the announcement – the €25.6million support package will help alleviate some, but certainly not all, […]
MEPs visit Donegal to examine defective block crisis
A DELEGATION of four Irish and four international MEPs are in Donegal this week to see first hand the devastation caused by defective building materials here and the impact it has had on householders. The eight will then meet with the Minister for Housing in Dublin before a complete report is compiled for the EU […]
Give ‘Em Pumpkin To Talk About
Whether you’re puncturing your pumpkin or gutting your gourd, as the old saying goes: There is more than one way to skin a cat. The beauty of pumpkin carving for Halloween is that even the most cack-handed effort will look passable when the candle is illuminated and installed. Picking a pumpkin and going at your […]
Jessica’s Junior Eurovision song released
THE song Lifford’s Jessica McKean will perform at this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest in France next month has been released by TG4. The 10-year-old is set to become the youngest person ever to represent Ireland in the competition which takes place in Nice, France on Sunday, November 26. Jessica will be singing her song […]
Two to appear in court over human trafficking charges
TWO men charged with human trafficking and labour exploitation offences are due to appear in court in Donegal this evening. The men, aged 35 and 28, are currently being detained under section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 in stations in the county and are due to appear before a special sitting of Ballyshannon […]
MEP commends work of Finn Valley Family Resource Centre
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus has commended the team at Finn Valley Family Resource Centre in Stranorlar for their work in supporting the local community. The Midlands North West representative was speaking after a recent visit to the resource centre where he met with Sally Mooney and Claire O’Kane. MEP MacManus said: “I was delighted […]
Gardaí issue bank holiday road safety appeal
GARDAÍ have begun an enforcement operation on the county’s roads that will continue over the bank holiday weekend. They are appealing for road users, whatever mode of transport they are using, to stay safe this Halloween bank holiday. “Bank Holiday Weekend periods are one of the busiest periods on Irish roads, they are also one […]