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 […]
Fine Gael MEP Nina Carberry visits Donegal
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.