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Sinn Féin councillor says a plan for Donegal islands ought to be in place before Christmas

A Sinn Féin councillor has asked that a plan for the islands be put in place ahead of Christmas in efforts to get organised for the coming tourist season, in 2021. Councillor Marie Therese Gallagher said that because of the lockdown this year those ...

13 Sept 2020 at 16:35

Local News

Public meeting to give rural Donegal community the chance to voice their views

A public meeting will be held on Árainn Mhór when representatives of Roinn will be present. Roinn representatives will engage with islanders and listen to their views regarding issues facing islands. This forms part of the government’s ...

09 Jan 2020 at 17:30

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Island birds set schedule for works

Works on Donegal’s offshore islands must be undertaken later in the year because of restrictions detailed in the EU Habitats Directive. At the October meeting of the council’s Islands Committee, representatives of Donegal islands ...

18 Oct 2016 at 18:48

Glenties MD

Fire fighting equipment on Tory Island deemed 'shameful'

An increasing population on Tory Island has ignited further calls for adequate fire services on Tory Island. The manager of Comharchumann Thoraí, Marjorie Uí Chearbhaill, said islanders are very unhappy with the lack of fire ...

08 Nov 2022 at 13:36

Glenties MD

Buoyant spirits as Float for Hopes takes to the waves for a second year

The second annual Float for Hope Boat Run will take place tomorrow, Saturday, July 23 in aid of Water Safety Awareness and Dungloe Community Hospital. The route taken by the boats will be from Burtonpot Pier to Arranmore ...

22 Jul 2022 at 18:20

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Ireland's newest University to bring Higher Education and research to islands

Ireland's newest University, the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has launched a special Islands Project initiative this week. The project aims to address educational, societal, economic and environmental needs ...

15 Apr 2022 at 11:17

Donegal Life

Councillor raises concern in relation to roads leading to lighthouses on two Donegal islands

The road which leads to the lighthouse on Tory Island may be closed next year if funding isn’t allocated to fix it, an independent councillor warned at the Glenties Municipal District which was held in Dungloe on ...

14 Oct 2020 at 11:39

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€359,000 funding for works on Donegal Islands announced

Minister Joe McHugh has secured grant funding of €359,000 for a programme of works on the islands off Donegal. “Improving the lives of islanders and the island communities is at the heart of what I am doing as a ...

05 Aug 2018 at 11:44

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Concerns for fire services on Donegal islands

A Glenties Municipal District councillor said something must be done at national level to upgrade support for fire services on Donegal islands. At today's (Tuesday's) meeting of the county council islands ...

17 Jan 2017 at 15:54

Donegal MD

Donegal Island Seafoods leads the way in green energy and reels in new contract with Aldi

A Killybegs-based seafood producer, Island Seafoods Ltd has achieved carbon neutrality by generating its own green electricity powering its entire production facility after installing its own wind ...

12 Jul 2021 at 13:57

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The Earagail Arts Festival invites you to Cosán Ghabhla

An island walk surrounded by poetry, literature and art will take place on Gabhla, Saturday, July 9. The boat, The Cricket, will leave Kitty Archie’s pier in Machaire Gathlán at 3pm and the walk ...

02 Jul 2022 at 12:19

Glenties MD

Busy summer season ahead for islanders who highlight need for facilities

The islands have proven to attract huge number of tourists over the last number of years and islanders are hoping to get facilities and services in place ahead of the summer. At a recent ...

17 Feb 2023 at 13:53

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