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Donegal oyster farm licence delays slammed

Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin TD, has criticised the government over delays in controversial aquaculture licence applications and appeals for oyster farm developments proposed at a number of scenic Donegal beaches and strands. Deputy Doherty, speaking ...

22 Jun 2017 at 15:44

Donegal MD

Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh speaks out against sites proposed for oyster farms

Musician and singer Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh of Altan has added her voice to those of local residents who oppose the proposed siting of two oyster farms on Rosses strands. Speaking today to RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta (RnaG), Mairéad said the community ...

19 Oct 2016 at 15:39

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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

Local News

Illegal oyster trestles posing shipping hazard on Foyle

Potentially illegal oyster trestles in Lough Foyle may be posing a shipping hazard due to their proximity to the navigational channel. Donegal Live understands, several oyster trestles, which have been placed “too close” to the Foyle's ...

01 Apr 2021 at 20:00

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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Concerns about the Cruit Strand and Keadue Strand locations of proposed oyster farms

The Glenties Municipal District committee and Donegal County Council Islands Committee have voiced concerns about the Cruit Strand and Keadue Strand locations of proposed oyster farms. Opposition to the locations has grown ...

11 Oct 2016 at 17:47

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Oyster farm application for Keadue strand withdrawn

An application for an oyster farm at Keadue strand was withdrawn today, following local opposition to the location proposed. Declan McHugh of Sweeney McHugh Solicitors in Dungloe, released a statement today on behalf of ...

12 Oct 2016 at 15:29

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Oyster trestles dumped in Lough Foyle

Buncrana Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage that happened at Clar shore in Redcastle at some stage between January 14 and March 15. 31 double oyster trestles had been cut in half and were then ...

02 Apr 2021 at 20:00

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Exhibition on Donegal's oyster industry opens at Doagh Famine Museum

A new exhibition on Donegal’s oyster industry has been opened at the Doagh Famine Museum. The exhibition, which celebrates Donegal’s oyster-producing heritage, is one of a number of new visitor attractions ...

16 Aug 2017 at 08:00

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'Lough Foyle oyster trestles are breaking no laws' - oyster farmer

Foyle oysters have been very much in the news recently and for the “wrong reasons” according to an Inishowen oyster farmer. Speaking to the Donegal Live, John Steele, who lives in Moville and is ...

15 Apr 2021 at 17:45

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Lough Swilly's native oyster population facing 'collapse'

The government has failed to protect the Lough Swilly Special Area of Conservation (SAC), in breach of EU nature laws, according to the Irish Wildlife Trust. As a result, Lough Swilly's native ...

21 Apr 2021 at 14:00

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Strong campaign in Rosses

The Glenties Municipal District cathaoirleach has praised the local community for the tone of their campaign to oppose the proposed siting of oyster farms at Keadue Strand and Cruit Strand. A ...

18 Oct 2016 at 16:07

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