Man dies following drowning incident in Killybegs
A man has died following a drowning incident in Killybegs Harbour. Killybegs Coast Guard rushed to the scene after reports that a person was in the water around 1.40am yesterday morning. Both the Gardai and the ambulance service also rushed to the scene. However, it is understood the man, 50s,…
LISTEN BACK: Donegal’s Hugh McFadden and Jamie Brennan
Donegal have booked their place in this year’s Ulster final against Fermanagh following a comprehensive defeat of Down in the semi-final on Sunday in Clones. Killybegs and Donegal midfielder Hugh McFadden gave his reaction to the game to Ocean FM’s Pauric Byrne… Bundoran’s Jamie Brennan spoke with Pauric Hilferty…
Former leader in Irish fishing industry, Joey Murrin has died
Joey Murrin, one of the leading figures in the Irish fishing industry has died. Mr Murrin was 82 and passed peacefully at Killybegs Community Hospital. He was born and raised in Killybegs and spent most of his young life as a deckhand before becoming Chairman of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Association…
Largest cruise ship to ever dock at Killybegs harbour has arrived
The largest cruise ship to ever dock at Killybegs harbour has arrived. The Cunard Queen Victoria arrived at around 9am this morning and then began docking at around 10.30am bringing just over 2,000 passengers and almost a thousand crew to the scenic area. It was a great sight to behold…
Traffic flow forms part of discussion on regeneration of Killybegs town centre
Traffic flow is forming part of a key discussion on the regeneration of Killybegs town centre. The harbour town is well known for its large fishing industry and port but businesses and residents feel the town centre has suffered over recent years. A public meeting was organised in the town…
Leaders Kilcar, Bundoran and Killybegs all stay top in Donegal leagues
Unbeaten Kilcar, Bundoran and Killybegs remain top of the Donegal senior leagues after round four of the action yesterday. Kilcar drew with Milford in Division One, Bundoran beat Termon in Division Two, and Killybegs were too strong for Naomh Brid in Division Three. County Hurling League Fri, 13 Apr,…
Coleman set for international return this evening
Ireland captain Seamus Coleman will make his return to international action this evening. Almost one year after suffering a double leg fracture in a World Cup qualifier against Wales, the Killybegs man is in the Irish team for tonight’s friendly against Turkey in Antalya this evening. Two more former Sligo…