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Donegal angling clubs encouraged to apply for Sponsorship Programme

Angling clubs in Donegal are being encouraged to apply for funding under Inland Fisheries Ireland's 2022 Sponsorship Programme. Angling clubs, groups and associations across the county and all over Ireland are being invited to apply for sponsorship ...

07 Jan 2022 at 13:15

Crime & Court

Illegal salmon fishing costs man almost €1,900 in fines and costs

A Ballyshannon man, who admitted catching four salmon illegally and fishing in a river where it was prohibited, had to pay a total of €1899.91 in total fines and costs at the district court. Niall Patton, Ashbrook Drive, Ballyshannon pleaded ...

13 May 2022 at 16:45

Glenties MD

Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has named Dominic Rihan as its new CEO

The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has announced that Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Director of Economic and Strategic Services, Dominic Rihan has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Rihan has worked for Bord ...

01 Dec 2023 at 11:56

Home

Loughs Agency to keep catch and release system for salmon anglers in 2024

The Loughs Agency is to retain the catch and release system for salmon fishing in the Foyle catchment for 2024. The move comes due to a continual fall in salmon numbers recorded year-on-year. The cross-border agency said the ...

31 Dec 2023 at 11:00

Local News

Small fishermen in the inshore fisheries sector are on their knees and need support – Pearse Doherty TD

Donegal Sinn Féin TD, Pearse Doherty, has questioned Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney TD, in the Dáil on the plight of the small fishermen in the inshore fisheries sector. Deputy Doherty ...

04 Jun 2020 at 09:58

Local News

Skipper to be sent forward for trial on charges relating to lobster fishing

A Killybegs man has been sent forward for trial on charges relating to lobster fishing. Shane Curran of St Catherine’s Road, Killybegs is charged with three counts of, while being Master of the MFV Dearbhla, failing to ...

24 Mar 2021 at 17:27

South Donegal

The late George Gallagher of Inver- a giant of the fishing industry

The passing of George Gallagher of Inver on February 19 removed a link that was felt in the fishing industry in Donegal and much further afield. George, an average man in height, was a giant of the industry, ...

25 Mar 2025 at 17:27

Inishowen MD

Three 'casualties' recovered from life raft by fishing boat in Donegal

Three people were rescued from a fishing boat that sank in Inishowen. Lough Swilly RNLI responded to a call from Malin Head Coast Guard to assist a sinking fishing vessel near Glengad. The call came at 8:07 ...

23 Jul 2025 at 15:34

Local News

The first capture of Atlantic bluefin tuna in 2025 happens at Donegal Bay

Inland Fisheries Ireland has recorded the first capture and tagging of an Atlantic bluefin tuna of 2025 and it was at Donegal Bay. The enormous fish, measuring 1.95 metres, was caught, measured, and tagged ...

06 Aug 2025 at 17:30

Inishowen MD

Investigation under way into sick Buncrana fish

An investigation is underway after several salmon have become ill in Buncrana. Several people have reported the sickly looking fish on the Crana River to Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). It is expected ...

12 Aug 2025 at 19:30

Other Sport

Donegal anglers play key role in helping Ireland to gold at Home Internationals

Two skilled young anglers from Donegal played a key role in helping Ireland secure gold at the Four Nations Youth Home International held in Scotland over the weekend. Colm Coyle, from Crossroads, ...

05 Aug 2025 at 14:24

Recent Deaths

“Devoted family man” - the late Donal O’Donnell, Killybegs

Much sadness has been evoked locally following the recent sudden passing of Donal O'Donnell, late of Cashelcummin, Killybegs, surrounded by his loving family, peacefully in Donegal Hospice. His ...

19 Aug 2023 at 16:55

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