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Irregular behaviour on western bank of Lough Foyle

The “continuous desecration” of the western shore of Lough Foyle should be the subject of an Environment Department investigation, according to a local councillor. Speaking to Donegal Live, following last Tuesday's Inishowen Municipal District ...

11 Mar 2022 at 10:15

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Donegal anglers expected in Strabane as Angling Fair makes a welcome return

Anglers from all over Donegal are expected to attend the first North West Angling Fair for three years when it takes place at the Melvin Sports Complex in Strabane this weekend. Popular with every level of angler, the event is hosted by Derry ...

29 Mar 2022 at 11:50

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Crown Estates claim Lough Foyle - Assembly research paper

“High level discussions” are currently taking place regarding the competing claims of Ireland and Britain to Lough Foyle, the Inish Times can exclusively reveal. The ongoing discussions came to light following the recent publication of a ...

09 Sept 2021 at 14:00

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Inshore fishery “on its knees” - Jerry Early

Major disagreement regarding salmon stocks emerged at a recent meeting of Donegal County Council Fisheries committee. Fisher representative, Jerry Early, from Arranmore, said the shellfish, lobster and crab fisheries were “on their ...

16 May 2022 at 17:00

Inishowen MD

Loughs Agency extends the closure of the Foyle native oyster fishery

The Loughs Agency has extended the closure of the native oyster fishery in the Foyle area after an analysis of data highlighted the need to prioritise conservation. The suspension, which was put in place on October 24 last, will ...

20 Feb 2024 at 10:07

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Loughs Agency confirm suspension of Native Oyster Fishery in the Foyle

The Loughs Agency has confirmed that the Native Oyster Fishery in the Foyle will be suspended for the next four months. The closure comes into effect at 6am next Tuesday, October 24, and will remain in place until 6pm on ...

18 Oct 2023 at 09:07

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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 ...

31 Dec 2023 at 11:00

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No plan, no starting date, and not enough money, this is a bridge too far - councillor

An integral part of the local road network in the hills above Glenfin has been cut off to farmers and locals because of a damaged bridge. Now locals are demanding action and have even called on the Green Party ...

08 Sept 2022 at 14:00

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Anglers urged to report sightings of Pacific pink salmon in Foyle river systems

The Loughs Agency has issued an alert requesting that anglers or members of the general public to report any sightings of Pacific pink salmon in the Foyle river systems. These migratory species of salmon, ...

22 Jul 2022 at 16:24

Inishowen MD

Territorial dispute preventing aquaculture licensing on Foyle

Britain’s Crown Estate does not have the deeds to the seabed of Lough Foyle, according to a spokesperson for the Loughs’ Agency. In an exclusive interview for Donegal Live, Barry Fox, the organisation’s ...

17 Sept 2020 at 12:28

Inishowen MD

Oyster fishermen being 'demoralised' out of Lough Foyle

Inishowen's indigenous inshore fishermen are being “conned” out of their traditional oyster fishery by Loughs' Agency mismanagement, a Greencastle fisherman has claimed. Speaking to Donegal Live, Liam ...

10 Sept 2020 at 13:04

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Sinn Féin call on wind farm company in Donegal to permanently cease activities at the Meenbog site

Donegal Sinn Féin TD, Pearse Doherty, yesterday (Monday) met with the Loughs Agency to discuss their response to the Meenbog landslide which occurred last weekend. He was joined by Órfhlaith Begley ...

24 Nov 2020 at 15:30

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