Six Donegal marine infrastructure projects are to receive a total of €8.276 million under the Brexit Adjustment Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme (BALAMI). The funding is part of the overall funding package of €12.7 million for 15 marine projects announced today by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. Advertisement […]
Donegal teenager to follow his dream for career at sea
A Donegal teenager with Down Syndrome who has a passion for the sea has taken a big step towards following his dream to work in the marine sector. Sixteen-year-old Seán Boyle recently passed his three-day Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Basic Safety Training course which will allow him to work on a boat or ferry. Séan, who […]
Killybegs set to host the Laurentic Forum
Killybegs will play host to this year’s Laurentic Forum which will see a visiting delegation coming, not just from across Ireland, but from Canada, France, USA and Norway. The forum, now in its 15th year, focuses on how best to nurture and develop sustainable coastal communities in Ireland, Canada, Iceland, and Norway and provides a unique […]
Donegal TD’s to remain in current positions in Sinn Féin frontbench reshuffle
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD has today announced a wide-ranging frontbench reshuffle. The opposition party has made ten significant changes during the reshuffle but Donegal deputy’s Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty will remain in their current positions. Pádraig Mac Lochlainn will continue as Sinn Féin Chief Whip and spokesperson on Fisheries and […]