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. […]
Man to appear before court following the discovery of a body in Killybegs
A MAN in his 50s, charged in connection with the discovery of a body in Killybegs over the weekend, is set to appear before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court today. The body was discovered in Killybegs on Sunday at about 12.20pm, when gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of man found unresponsive at a residence […]
Garda investigation launched after discovery of man’s body in Donegal
Gardaí in Donegal say they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in Killybegs this afternoon. At approximately 12:20pm today (Sunday), Gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of a man found unresponsive at a residence on Harbour View Drive. The man, aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased […]
Boyle set to replace Senator brother as councillor
TWO Fine Gael branches are set to miss a council selection convention on Friday night. The Kilcar and Frosses branches have decided not to attend the function at the Bayview Hotel in Killybegs which will see Senator Manus Boyle’s brother installed as the new councillor for the Donegal Electoral Area. The Boyle family’s Bruckless branch […]
Laptop and jewellery stolen from house in Killybegs
ANTIQUE jewellery and a laptop were among the number of items stolen from a house in Killybegs. The front door of the the property in the area of Crucknagapple, Killybegs, was kicked in and entry gained between the morning of Tuesday, March 4 and the morning of Sunday, March 9. Two silver rings, an antique yellow gold […]