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 […]
10 MEP candidates to address Public Meeting in Killybegs tomorrow
A PUBLIC meeting with 10 MEP candidates is to take place tomorrow in Killybegs at 7pm. All are welcome to attend the meeting at the Tara Hotel which will be focused on fishing issues. The 10 Midlands North-West candidates will be asked to share what they will do for the fishing sector if they are […]
Cllr Donaghey to retire from council
WITH the announcement this week that Inishowen Fianna Fáil Councillor Rena Donaghey is to step down and not contest the June local elections that leaves just one remaining female councillor standing in situ. Independent Cllr Niamh Kennedy has confirmed that she will run in June to hold her seat in Killybegs. Sinn Féin’s Cllr Marie Therese […]
€5m funding for Killybegs: ‘A major vote of confidence’ – McConalogue
Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre has been allocated €5,045,000 in the latest funding announcement made by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. The Donegal facility is one Ireland’s six state-owned fish harbour centres that are to receive a total investment of €29.7 million for capital projects in 2024 and this latest allocation […]
Interpretive centre launched in Killybegs
An interpretive centre, launched in Killybegs, is promising to offer a unique fish tasting experience, and the opportunity to learn more about fish. Shines Seafood recently opened the new tourist attraction at its shop on the pier in the seaside town with support from Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and the Brexit Blue Economy Enterprise Development Scheme. […]
Increased mackerel quota a major boost for county – McConalogue
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, says the increased mackerel quota secured for Ireland at the EU Fisheries Council will be worth an estimated €4.5 million to the local economy. “Mackerel is a massively important species for the local fishing industry, and for employment in Donegal – 98 per cent of […]
Killybegs ATU campus to deliver new apprenticeships
Donegal TD Thomas Pringle has welcomed the announcement of funding to support electrician apprenticeships at the Killybegs campus of Atlantic Technological University (ATU). Education Minister Simon Harris this week announced €17 million in capital funding in response to the growing demand for apprenticeships in the higher education sector. The funding will be distributed across four […]