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Arranmore Lifeboat carry out 14 and a half hour rescue operation off Glen Head

The Arranmore RNLI Lifeboat have rescued a large fishing boat 10 miles off Glen Head in a 14 and a half hour rescue operation. Arranmore RNLI were tasked to the scene yesterday morning at 3:30am when the 24-metre boat got into difficulty with engine failure. The 245 tonne vessel left Killybegs on Friday morning with …

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Public reminded to report sightings of Japanese Knotweed to Donegal County Council

People in Donegal are being reminded not to cut Japanese Knotweed and to report any sightings to the Council. The invasive plant has been known to seriously effect other native plants and has long been flagged as a significant problem in the county. Cllr. Martin Harley says last year in Donegal alone, the cost of …

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Disappointment as Ireland lose to France in Women’s Rugby World Cup

Irish coach Tom Tierney says his team are heart broken after their Women’s Rugby World Cup dreams were shattered with defeat to France in U-C-D last night. The French ran in three first half tries to record a 21-5 victory and secure their place in the semi finals. Cliodhna Moloney’s last-gasp try was Ireland’s only …

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