MEP Nina Carberry visited Donegal yesterday, where she met with key fishing industry representatives in Killybegs alongside Senator Manus Boyle. The discussions focused on critical challenges facing the sector, including quotas, the ongoing impact of Brexit on Irish fisheries, and concerns over the unsustainable practices of Norwegian vessels in European waters. As part of her […]
Murder accused is a ‘cynical liar’ attempting to make fools of jury – barrister
By Eoin Reynolds A barrister has described a murder accused as a “cynical liar” who is attempting to make fools of a jury by claiming that he did not lay a finger on 66-year-old Robert ‘Robin’ Wilkin, whose head was beaten in with a rock before his body was “unceremoniously deposited into the Atlantic Ocean” […]
Killybegs clean-up operation continues
By Róise Collins CLEAN-UP operations are continuing in Killybegs after severe flooding caused serious damage to over 20 local businesses and households on Bridge Street. Heavy rain on Friday night coupled with the thawing of snow that had accumulated on higher ground attributed to the flood waters that ravaged the street. Advertisement At its peak […]
Gallagher wants Humanitarian Assistance Scheme activated after Killybegs floods
By Diarmaid Doherty DONEGAL General Election candidate Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has this morning made direct contact with An Tánaiste Micheál Martin to appeal for assistance following the horrific overnight flooding which hit Bridge Street in Killybegs. Businesses and property owners have been left devastated after the severe flooding which hit on Friday night. Advertisement […]
Neven Maguire explores Donegal’s culinary gems in new series
Neven Maguire is back on the road in his latest TV series Neven’s Coastal Food Trails. This time, he takes viewers on a culinary journey across Ireland’s coastal towns, showcasing some of the country’s finest food producers, chefs, and restaurants. One of the standout episodes, airing soon, sees Neven visiting some of Donegal’s best-loved food […]
Killybegs Coast Guard involved in gruelling seven hour call-out
KILLYBEGS Coast Guard Unit was involved in a seven-hour call-out yesterday. The unit was tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to Glenlough Bay at 1.06pm, yesterday afternoon. The unit returned to base at 20.30pm last night. The call-out was dubbed “very successful” by all members.
St Catherine’s band triumphs at All-Ireland Fleadh after 27 years
By Tara McCormack THERE was Donegal delight at the All Ireland Fleadh in Wexford, as St Catherine’s Band from Killybegs claimed their first-ever All Ireland title. This victory marked the first time in 27 years that a Donegal band triumphed in the senior accordion section, making it the first win for a Donegal band in […]
Killybegs Coast Guard assist two injured in separate callouts in the area
By Tara McCormack THE Killybegs Coast Guard was busy on Monday, responding to two separate emergencies in their area. The first incident occurred in the afternoon when the Coast Guard was dispatched to assist a hill walker who had fallen while trekking up Slieve League. The walker, a female, sustained a lower leg injury during […]
‘Urgent need’ for local student accommodation
by Paul McElwee THE president of Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal Students’ Union has said that there is an “urgent need” for student accommodation as the new term looms ever closer. Kevin Sweeney has impressed the need for more available rooms for new students who will be attending ATU in the new term. Advertisement Speaking to […]
EU election candidates attend fight4fishing campaign launch
Over 200 people turned up to hear Midlands North West European election candidates’ views on fishing at a meeting in Killybegs on Wednesday night last. The event was hosted by the Irish Fish Producers Organisation, the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation and the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association. IFPO chief executive Aodh O Donnell said ten […]