Taoiseach to discuss the future of Dunkineely Health Centre with HSE
The Taoiseach has committed to discussing Dunkineely Health Centre with the HSE. The centre has closed after the local GP relocated to Glenties, leaving the local community having to travel elsewhere for the service. It’s also understood that other nearby practices in the likes of Killybegs, Mountcharles and…
Killybegs Fishing Organisation plead for scheme to aid fuel crisis
The CEO of the Killybegs Fishing Organisation has appealed to the Minister for Agriculture to introduce a scheme to aid fuel costs for fishermen in Ireland. It comes after Sinn Féin spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, said it’s unbelievable that there was no emergency financial aid…
Calls for Killybegs housing units to be fast tracked
There are calls for planned housing units in Killybegs to be fast tracked. The project is currently at preliminary stage but there’s concern that it’s not moving quick enough to cope with the demand for housing locally. Cathaoirleach of the Donegal MD Cllr Niamh Kennedy says it’s no…
Manorhamilton campaigner urges Oireachtas committee to push AIB on two tier banking claims
A campaigner that is calling on AIB to restore full cash services to the branch in Manorhamilton says the Oireachtas Committee that Bank is appearing before today should use the opportunity to encourage them to do a U-turn on their decision to change the outlet to a cashless branch. …
Donegal councillor says Killybegs regeneration project requires community interaction
The community of Killybegs is being encouraged to come out and have their say on the Killybegs 2040 regeneration project this week. The multi million euro project aims to transform the town centre, making it a more attractive place for residents, tourists and businesses. The plan includes the…
The World docks in Killybegs
The World, the largest residential cruise ship on earth has arrived in Donegal. It’s the first time the ship has visited Ireland, which arrived in Killybegs this morning. The residential vessel includes 165 homes, distributed between apartments, studio apartments and studies. The privately owned residences typically cost between 2- 15…
Tourism boost for Killybegs with major cruise ship docking this morning
The Local tourism industry in Killybegs is set for a major boost with the arrival of the cruise liner ‘Ambience’ to the local fishing port. The liner, 245 metres long is the second longest cruise liner to arrive in Killybegs and will have 2,000 guests and crew on board…