Strandhill among cleanest beaches in coastal litter survey
There have been contrasting results for local beaches and piers in a major new nationwide litter survey which was conducted by the business group ‘Irish Business Against Litter’ The study has found Strandhill in Sligo to be ‘Clean to European norms’ The Study has found that the majority of…
Update: Road reopened. Fintra to Killybegs road closed following road traffic collision
Update: Road reopened. Motorists are advised that the Fintra to Killybegs road (R263) in Co. Donegal is closed following a road traffic collision. The incident occurred at around 4.30pm this evening. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene. The road is expected to be closed for a number…
Donegal seafood producer making a splash with own energy, more jobs
A Donegal seafood producer is celebrating two achievements today. The Killybegs-based family-run Island Seafoods Ltd has achieved ‘carbon neutrality’ by generating its own green electricity which powers its entire production facility after becoming one of the first Irish food businesses to install its own wind turbine. Meanwhile, Island Seafoods has…
Fishermen to protest in Dublin on Wednesday
Fishermen from Donegal will join their counterparts from all over the country when they participate in a major protest in Dublin on Wednesday. Irish fishing vessels, both inshore and offshore, will assemble at the entrance to Dublin Port from early morning. A rally will be held at in Guild Street…
Sadness at closure of Killybegs Maritime and Carpet Heritage Centre
There is sadness and disappointment in the south Donegal area over the closure of one of the area’s prime tourist attractions, the Killybegs Maritime and Carpet-Making Heritage Centre in Killybegs. More than 75,000 people have visited the centre in the past 15 years. It’s understood the closure is as a…
Killybegs fishing group boss says fisheries became the ‘sacrifical lamb’ in Brexit talks
The boss of a Killybegs fishing group says Ireland’s fishing industry became the ‘sacrificial lamb’ in the Brexit negotiations. Karl McHugh, CEO of the Atlantic Dawn Group, was reacting after more than 60 trawlers sailed from Roches Point to the Cork City docks today as part of a protest against…
Architects appointed for Killybegs regeneration project
McCabe Architects, based in Donegal and Sligo, have been appointed by Donegal County Council to deliver the new €4.84m ‘Killybegs 2040’ regeneration project. It’s expected the project will transform the town centre in Killybegs, and is part of the council’s programme of regeneration and development of town centres across the…