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Donegal fishermen net convictions in attempt to highlight flouting of salmon-fishing ban

A plan by two Donegal fishermen to use a fishing expedition as a pointer to the ease with which others were able to flout a ban on drift-net salmon fishing backfired when they were caught by Inland Fisheries officers. The two men were brought before ...

24 Sept 2022 at 14:58

Local News

New footbridge over Owenea River a ‘welcome boost’ for angling development

The new footbridge over the Owenea River near Glenties, just opened by Inland Fisheries Ireland has been described as a ‘welcome boost’ for angling development in the county. “Completion of this new footbridge is a vital element in the overall ...

29 Sept 2022 at 11:44

Crime & Court

A salmon fished illegally in Donegal costs defendant €700 in fine and costs

A single salmon caught illegally by a Donegal fisherman has ended up costing him almost €700 in fines and prosecution costs. Mark Conneely of Glenlee, Killybegs was before Donegal District Court on Monday. He admitted that on July 6, 2021 On ...

26 Apr 2022 at 18:48

Local News

Gusts topple Killybegs turbines is an extreme weather event

An investigation is underway into the collapse of wind turbine equipment at the new pier in Killybegs last week. The incident happened at approximately 5pm on Wednesday last, April 6 when two storage racks holding three turbine blades each, ...

14 Apr 2022 at 10:22

Local News

KFO lodges complaint against European Commission with Ombudsman

The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has confirmed that it has lodged a formal complaint with European Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly against the Commission for its failure to grant access to a 2018 control audit report and a subsequent ...

13 Apr 2022 at 21:27

Local News

Killybegs processors hear Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) case

The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) confirmed tonight that it met with recognised producer organisations and the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association (IFPEA) today as part of an ongoing dialogue relating to the EU ...

13 Apr 2022 at 21:14

Local News

Killybegs fishing dispute talks open

Progress has been reported this evening in the effort to resolve the fish landing crisis at Killybegs port. For over a week now the local industry and the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) have been at loggerheads over a ...

13 Apr 2022 at 20:58

BREAKING: Substantial fish kill in Donegal stream

Local News

BREAKING: Substantial fish kill in Bridgend stream

A substantial South Inishowen fish kill, believed to be linked to recurring incidents of pollution, has been reported to Donegal County Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland. It was also raised at Tuesday's ongoing May meeting ...

17 May 2022 at 16:35

Local News

2023 completion date for Donegal Breakwater

Approval of the foreshore lease necessary for the completion of the Greencastle Breakwater is expected to be approved in June 2022. The long-awaited breakwater was one of 15 successful Donegal County Council projects ...

12 May 2022 at 15:49

Glenties MD

Are they just going to continue punishing the community of Killybegs, TD asks?

A Donegal TD has asked whether the government is going to allow the "continued punishment" of the fishing community in Killybegs, following what he said was the "widespread outrage" at the actions of the Sea ...

28 Apr 2022 at 15:39

Local News

Fishing reps head to Brussels to discuss Killybegs controversy

The pressing issues affecting the fishing industry in Killybegs are to be presented to groups in the European Parliament by Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey today and tomorrow. He is facilitating a visit to ...

27 Apr 2022 at 01:01

Local News

Killybegs fishing sector to host emergency meeting on Monday

Moves are to be made to have the senior Department of the Marine civil servants and officials from the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) meet with a representative group from the Killybegs ...

10 Apr 2022 at 03:21

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