Contract signed for upgrade of Killybegs water treatment plant
Irish Water has announced it has signed the construction contract to upgrade Killybegs Water Treatment Plant. €13 million is being invested in the upgrade project which will be carried out by EPS on behalf of Irish Water Works are expected to start in the coming months and will take approximately…
48-hour work stoppage by SFPA inspectors and clerical staff at Killybegs
Killybegs is among six sea fishery harbours around the coast where an ongoing 48-hour work stoppage by fisheries inspectors and clerical staff threatens to affect the landing of fish catches. The work stoppage, which began at midnight, involves FORSA members at the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority. FORSA says the dispute…
New fish processing plant will be big boost for Killybegs
Work is expected to start in the second half of next year on the building of a new fish processing plant in Killybegs that is expected to create about 100 jobs. The plant will produce protein powders and marine minerals for worldwide export, with a focus on Asia. Preparation of…
EU Commissioner for Fisheries to visit Killybegs
The EU Commissioner for Fisheries will meet representatives from the industry in Killybegs in Co. Donegal today. The two-day visit will see Commissioner Sinkevicius meet a range of stakeholders, including government ministers and those in fishing and environmental groups. The Commissioner’s trip comes at a time of great…
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…