SEPTEMBER 13, 1975
Meevagh’s modern boatyard, a big step forward in Rosgoill
AN industrial upsurge in the Rosgoill peninsula promised by an advanced factory has been given the welcome seal of reality by the expansion of a traditional craft in the boatyard at Meevagh, on the scenic Atlantic Drive.
At the time the company was formed in 1970, to bring about a revival of an industry which had gone into almost total recession, commercial boat-building in this part of Donegal had virtually ceased. The ambitious plans of the company quickly bore fruit, mainly through support from Gaeltarra Éireann.
A big re-equipment and modernisation enterprise was later followed by an enlargement of the yard, as the order book began to fill. The forecast of 13 employees within three years was quickly shown to be a major underestimate.
In two years the work force had risen to 22, while today it stands at an all time high of 36, in full time, well-paid jobs.
At the weekend, the Minister for the Gaeltacht, Mr Tom O’Donnell, formally opened the imposing new premises.
Afterwards, despite heavy rain, a large audience watched and applauded as the latest vessel of the stock, the ultra modern fishing trawler, Emerald Isle, was launched by the wife of the owner, Mrs J. J. Corrick, from Kilmore Quay in Wexford. This important project exemplified the readiness and ability of a Gaeltacht community to help itself once financial and technical knowhow is provided. The launching service was preceded by the blessing of the boat by Rev. Felix Byrne, C.C Kilmore Quay.
Young athletes who took part in an U-8s race back in 2009.
TV channel more important than water schemes says Cllr. Rodgers
THE group water supply scheme for Fintown has been held up due to a shortage of money, and it was little consolation to the householders in the area to know that there was money available, for a second TV channel, said Cllr Seamus Rodgers, speaking at a social in Ballinamore sponsored by the BallinamoreFintown Official Sinn Féin Cumann.
At the function, held in Melly’s Lounge, Meengoland, music was supplied by the Guildea Falls Group, and songs were rendered by John Joe and John McHugh, Meenadown; Joe Wilson, Annagry, and Miss Mary McKelvey.
Also in attendance was the well known fiddler, Josie Gallagher (Josie Jeannie), of Annagry.
Over 400 players kick off in new Donegal league
OVER 400 players took the field last Sunday to get this year’s Donegal League season underway.
And what a bright start it was for the league. There were goals galore, 77 in fact, and plenty of interest. Surprises were few and far between, but there were a few very odd happenings.
The strangest of all occurred in the match involving Lifford and Rathmullan. Two players in particular seemed to have just about everything happen to them. Gerry Crossan, the Lifford centre half, gave away two penalties which Rathmullan’s Declan McAteer converted.
Crossan then missed a penalty which McAteer gave away. The big centrehalf scored his side’s winning goal shortly after these incidents, but his good luck didn’t hold when he got booked by the referee.
It was an eventful day.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2000
Gaoth dobhair man becomes face of TG4
A Gaoth Dobhair man will become the new face of TG4’s evening news programme when the station’s new look main news bulletin is launched on the channel on September 25 at 6.30pm.
Ailbhe O’Monachain (30) has secured the key anchor news position with the Irish television station, the first man of news presentation since the station opened in October 1996.
The new presenter is the son of retired Gaoth Dobhair architect Tomas O Monachain and wife Brighid. He is the third eldest of six children.
During his time at TG4 he doubled as both presenter and news reporter.
“It is very valuable for the news anchor to have actual experience of working out in the field and putting news packages together. I like the live work, and while I miss the mixture of presentation and news reporting, I will now be able to focus more on doing the job as the link between the news team and the viewers,” Ailbhe said.
2009: Tommy McNamee with another fine Rainbow Trout from Lough Na Tooey.
Traffic problems loom in Donegal
TRAFFIC disruptions are expected across all major roads in Donegal today as local members of the Irish Road Haulage Association stage a one day go slow protest along strategic routes in the county as the row over fuel prices intensifies.
Yesterday the Buncrana-based Vice-President of the IRHA, Mr Dermot Fullerton confirmed that local road hauliers would be joining their colleagues nationwide in the one day protest.
He said there would be no transport service in Donegal on Friday by its members.
There are over 100 road haulage firms in the county with an estimated workforce of drivers and other staff of well over one thousand.
A meeting is set to take place in Dublin at 11 am tomorrow to gauge the next form of action the hauliers will take in their protest
The Government had a meeting with the IRHA during the week but failed to find a break to the deadlock.
Diesel prices have shot from 33p to 53p per litre, an increase of over 50 per cent in the past 18 months and Mr Fullerton said haulage firms were finding it difficult to stay in business.
There is a possibility that workers involved in the industry will have to be laid off if the dispute continues in the weeks ahead.
St Eunan’s Ladies begin Ulster campaign
ST EUNAN’S Ladies start out in quest of Ulster glory tomorrow when they travel to Monaghan to take on Monaghan Harps in the Ulster Club Championship
Having been beaten last year at this stage by Monaghan champions, Aghabog, they will be determined to go all the way this year and bring the club championship back to the Cathedral Town once again.
St Eunan’s have won this title on four previous occasions including the treble from 1996-1998.
They retained the County Championship this year for the fifth year in a row, beating a gallant Four Masters team in the final.
On Saturday they will need to come out with all guns blazing from the start and maintain that type of tempo for the entire game if they want to get the result.
