Securing promised funding is O’ Donoghue’s main objective
The Outgoing CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, says securing funding promised under the Brexit adjustment fund is his main objective before he departs from the role. Sean O’ Donoughe has announced that he will retire from the position at the end of the year. He has spent…
Cause of unpleasant smell still lingering over Killybegs
The root of a foul odour at Killybegs Harbour has yet to be identified. The unpleasant smell has been an ongoing issue in the area for several months now and there have been calls for an investigation into the matter. It’s believed that it could be a sewerage problem. Local…
Killybegs man comes to Achill RNLI’s rescue
A Killybegs man came to the rescue of Achill RNLI last week. The RNLI crew were in Killybegs last week when a serious engine problem was detected, leaving the crew stranded in Donegal. Local fisherman and fellow RNLI member, Eamon McHugh, sent his company minibus to rescue the crew, and…
Sliabh League remains closed to the public as investigations continue
The Sliabh League mountain remains closed off in Donegal this morning as garda Investigations continue into an alleged assault which is believed took place in the area between Saturday and Sunday last. A house in the Killybegs area has also been the subject of a forensic operation. Any…
Investigation continues into an alleged weekend assault at Slieve League
The two people arrested in connection with an alleged weekend assault at Slieve League have been released without charge. It’s being reported Gardai are treating a suspected assault in Co. Donegal as a possible murder after the discovery of a ‘blood-spattered’ car which is now being forensically examined. …
Major search operation continues around Slieve League this morning
An area around Slieve League remains sealed off this morning as a search operation is to continue today. The major operation was launched yesterday morning and continued throughout the day. Gardai, along with Rescue 118 and other emergency services were all involved. A house…
30 new jobs for Killybegs
Donegal Fish is to create 30 new jobs at its facility in Killybegs after securing major funding from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve. The family business is one of 44 projects to share in a €26.8 million investment from the Seafood Processing Capital Support Scheme. The scheme, which will…