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…
Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation critical of Sea Fisheries Protection Authority
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation is among a number of fishery and processors’ groups saying the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority is not fit for purpose. The authority was established for the regulation of the sea-fisheries and sea food production sectors. A joint Oireachtas committee hearing on the issue is taking place…
Donegal Fire Service battling gorse fire near Killybegs
Donegal Fire service are battling a gorse fire near Killybegs. The fire is by the R263 road, in the townland of Largy. Four fire engines are in attendendance who are being assisted by a Coillte helicopter. Director of Emergency Service with Donegal County Council, Garry Martin is currently at the…
KFO boss says up to 2,000 fishing jobs could be lost
The CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation is warning that up to two thousand jobs could be lost in the fishing and processing industry due to the impact of the post-Brexit trade deal. The agreement between the EU and UK kicked in from January – but it’s now been overwhelmingly…