Body of a man recovered from Killybegs Harbour
The body of a fisherman has been recovered from the harbour at Killybegs in Co Donegal. Malin Head Coast Guard received reports of a missing man just before 1 am this morning. The local coast guard unit at Killybegs was alerted and attended the scene were the body was discovered…
Major funding boost for Killybegs harbour
Funding to the value of €5m has been allocated for major works at Killybegs Harbour. The funding will ensure the continuation of work to extend the quay and provide more berthing space through the Smooth Point Phase 2 development. Funds will also be allocated to safety and maintenance at the…
12 cruise ships to bring 11,000 visitors to Killybegs
The Donegal port of Killybegs is looking forward to having one of its busiest years ever. More that 11,000 passengers on 12 cruise ships are expected, with one ship carrying 1,300 passengers from Germany and the United States due to berth overnight in June. Independent Councillor Niamh Kennedy said the…
Donegal Councillor is calling for historic Killybegs building to be protected
A South Donegal councillor is calling for action to be taken to protect a historic building in Killybegs that’s in a poor state of repair. It’s known as the Murray Lodge, which Independent Councillor Niamh Kennedy says is too good to let rot and fall down. She raised the issue…
Proposed route from Killybegs to Glencolmcille down to three options
The options for a proposed new route between Killybegs and Glencolmcille in south Donegal have now been narrowed down from eight to three. It’s hoped public consultation will start at the end of next month as part of the process to choose one of the three remaining options, which…
Cruise ship brings more than 3,000 visitors to Killybegs
Thousands of tourists are in County Donegal today as the MS Queen Elizabeth makes a surprise return to Killybegs. 3,200 passengers, mostly from Australia and America, docked in the town this morning. The luxury liner docked for the first time ever in Killybegs on 20 July this year, it was…
Mystery solved: Stranded fish were horse mackerel chasing sprat
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority says the stranding yesterday of hundreds of fish along parts of the south Donegal and north Leitrim coast was caused by a shoal of horse mackerel chasing sprat. The authority says this is not unusual, although the scale of this incident is not typical. It was…