COASTAL Watch Donegal, a multi-agency initiative involving An Garda Síochána, the Irish Naval Service and Revenue’s Customs Service, was relaunched yesterday at the Coast Guard Station in Killybegs. This collaborative effort is aimed at preventing and detecting the importation of illegal drugs by promoting the importance of vigilance among those living in coastal communities as […]
Man (50s) to appear in court today over Killybegs body discovery
Gardaí in Donegal continue to investigate the discovery of the body of a man in Killybegs on Sunday, April 13, 2025. A man (aged in his 50s) will be further charged in connection with the incident. He is scheduled to appear before Ballyshannon District Court today, Friday October 3 at approximately 10.30am. A garda spokesperson […]
Community in shock after death of popular fisherman
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By Dionne Meehan KILLYBEGS fisherman Kevin McCloskey has been remembered as a “true gentleman” following his tragic passing which shocked the community over the weekend. Mr McCloskey’s body was recovered off the coast of Donegal on Saturday evening shortly before 6pm. He’s believed to have fallen overboard while fishing in the area. Advertisement The search […]
Tragic fisherman named locally as Kevin McCloskey
A FISHERMAN whose body was recovered off the Donegal coast yesterday evening has been named locally as Kevin McCloskey. The search for the well-known skipper began on Thursday evening, after a member of the public alerted the Irish Coast Guard coordination centre to a fishing vessel stranded two nautical miles south of Mullaghmore Head, Co […]
‘Singing for president was amazing experience’
By Paul McElwee FRESH from his trip to Áras an Uachtaráin, Donegal-born country singer Gary Gamble has spoken about the experience, calling it ‘one of the best of his life’. Gary was one of a number of Irish country music stars, including Tyrone crooners Hugo Duncan and Philomena Begley, invited to President Michael D Higgin’s Dublin residence […]
‘Serious staffing issues’ at Killybegs hospital being addressed
By Róise Collins THE HSE have confirmed that they are currently working to reopen 13 short-term beds at Killybegs Community Hospital which had been closed due to staffing issues. It comes after Councillor Jimmy Brogan contacted both the Minister for Health and the HSE regarding the “serious issues” surrounding staff shortages at the hospital and […]
Government putting Donegal ‘front and centre’ of rural regeneration – McConalogue
DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue says Donegal is being prioritised under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. He was speaking at the official opening of the Killybegs 2040 – Town Centre Regeneration Project, which he performed along with the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy. “The Government is putting Donegal front and […]
Gardeners and herbalists gather for event in Killybegs
By Sean Hillen AVID gardeners, herbalists and nature lovers from countries as diverse as South Africa, England and Ukraine as well as many parts of Donegal gathered this week in Killybegs to share their knowledge about health-giving herbs and plants. The well-attended event at the Niall Mór Community and Enterprise Centre was part of the […]
Eddie Friel to be laid to rest on Sunday
Mr Friel, who was aged in his 60s, was found dead at his home on Sunday, April 13. A man has been arrested in connection
Man remanded in custody over Killybegs death
A 57-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of Eddie Friel in Killybegs on Sunday. James Spendley of St Cummins Hill, Killybegs, appeared in custody before Judge Sandra Murphy at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court at 2pm this afternoon. Detective Garda Niall Brady of Ballyshannon Garda Station gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution. […]