Largest cruise ship to ever dock at Killybegs harbour has arrived
The largest cruise ship to ever dock at Killybegs harbour has arrived. The Cunard Queen Victoria arrived at around 9am this morning and then began docking at around 10.30am bringing just over 2,000 passengers and almost a thousand crew to the scenic area. It was a great sight to behold…
Killybegs needs funding for regeneration
A Donegal councillor is calling for funding to be provided to help with the regeneration of the town of Killybegs. Independent Councillor Niamh Kennedy says more than 200,000 people pass through Killybegs every year on their way to the Sliabh Liag cliffs, with many of them stopping to see the…
A new Killybegs group aims to bring life back to the town centre
A new group has been set up in Killybegs with the aim of bringing new life back to the town centre. The bustling fishing town in south Donegal is well known for its fishing industry and marina but locals feel that people are bypassing the town centre as a result.…
Minister Moran visiting Donegal to see flooding damage
The minister with responsibility for flooding will arrive in Donegal this afternoon. Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran is expected about 4:30pm in Killybegs, where homes and businesses were recently flooded after heavy rains and high tides caused the local river to burst its banks. He will visit the north Donegal area later…
All heritage sites in the country to be free for under 12’s this summer
All Heritage sites in the country will be free for children under 12 this summer. The Office of Public Works currently offers children under the age of 6, free entry into all the countries heritage sites. According to the Minister for The Office of Public Works, Kevin Moran, the new…
Donegal councillor wants help for towns and villages with funding applications
A Donegal county councillor is calling on the council to give more help to local community groups in towns and villages looking for funding under various grants and schemes. Under a new town and village renewal scheme announced recently by Minister Heather Humphreys, towns and villages must do a so-called…
Donegal councillor has called for WWII look-out posts to be restored
A Donegal county councillor has called for old World War Two look-out posts dotted around the coast to be restored and promoted as part of our historic past. Independent Councillor Niamh Kennedy made the suggestion at this week’s municipal district meeting of the council in Donegal Town. She says that…