AIB Branches in Tubbercurry, Ballyshannon & Killybegs to go cashless
The AIB branches in Tubbercurry, Co Sligo and in the Donegal towns of Ballyshannon and Killybegs are among 70 branches which will move to cashless outlets as demand for services declines across the country. These branches will instead focus more on mortgage, loan and saving advice for customers. …
Government accused of spin over latest Killybegs funding annoucement
An Independent Donegal TD has accused the Government of spin as it relates to today’s funding announcement for Killybegs. It’s after the contract for the delivery of a €10.5 million quay development at the Fishery Harbour Centre was awarded in recent days. However, Deputy Thomas Pringle believes that…
Major investment announced for Killybegs Harbour
10.5 million euro is to be pumped into building a quay development at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre in County Donegal. The Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says it’ll help alleviate congestion at this major port. The Donegal TD has announced the award of the contract for Smooth Point Extension…
Fishing industry to be part of floating wind farm plans for Killybegs
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation and Sinbad Marine Services have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with global floating offshore wind developer and technology provider, Hexicon AB. The innovative and historic partnership is predicated on a ‘new approach’ which sees local fishermen engaged and influencing the development process from the onset.…
‘Little Free Library’ in Killybegs out of action after weekend incident
The ‘Little Free Library’ in Killybegs is out of action this week after it was vandalised over the weekend. The library beside St. Johns Church in the village is believed to have been vandalised on Saturday night. It’s not yet known who is responsible however volunteers have expressed…
Donegal TD calls for an increase in minimum wage
The Government is under increasing pressure to raise the minimum wage to the living wage. Addressing the Dáil recently as part of a debate on the Living Wage Bill, Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle says minimum-wage workers are among those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis. …
Minister takes swipe at Donegal TD in Dail
The Agriculture and Marine Minister has taken a swipe at Independent Donegal TD Thomas Pringle in the Dail. It follows comments made by Deputy Thomas Pringle relating to concerns for the fishing community. Deputy Pringle highlighted not only the Killybegs fishing weighing debacle but also issues relating to…