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Inishowen gold prospecting work ‘two years behind’

The company which has been granted renewed licences for prospecting for gold in Inishowen says it is two years behind in its work in the peninsula. Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan renewed the licences in April for Arkle Resources Ltd to prospect ...

10 Aug 2022 at 18:19

Local News

Outrage over 'Green' minister's decision to renew gold and silver prospecting licences

Grassroots campaign group, ‘Save Inis Eoghain from Gold Mining,’ has reacted with outrage to the decision by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Gren Party leader, Eamon Ryan, to renew the licence of Connemara Mining Co Ltd ...

03 Apr 2022 at 17:53

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Donegal campaigners supporting north Leitrim opposition to mining licence

Donegal campaigners are among those due to attend a demonstration against the granting of a prospecting licence for minerals, including gold and silver, in north Leitrim. Local group Treasure Leitrim will be leading a demonstration at the ...

27 Nov 2021 at 16:45

Local News

Anti-mining group to boycott government town hall event

An Ireland-wide network of communities resisting mining intends to boycott a town hall event being held by the Government on its Consultation on the Draft Policy Statement on Mineral Exploration and Mining in Ireland. Communities Against ...

15 Oct 2021 at 19:15

Local News

Locals pay tribute on 80th anniversary of Ballymanus Mine Disaster

Relatives of those who lost their lives in the Ballymanus Mine Disaster 80 years ago joined with the wider community on Wednesday evening to mark the anniversary at the very beach where the World War II ‌mine exploded and claimed the ...

10 May 2023 at 23:03

National News

‘Bespoke energy scheme’ could be introduced to help Tara Mines, says Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said a “bespoke energy scheme” could be introduced for Tara Mines following the temporary closure and up to 650 job cuts at the site in Co Meath. Mr Varadkar described the closure as “very serious”. He ...

14 Jun 2023 at 15:07

National News

Tara Mines CEO says company was facing ‘tremendous unsustainable losses’

The CEO of Tara Mines in Co Meath has said the decision to temporarily close and lay off up 650 workers was done in the face of “tremendous unsustainable losses”. The mine will be placed under care and maintenance after winding ...

14 Jun 2023 at 09:34

Local News

Donegal encouraged to reject gold mining

The Inishowen environmental group campaigning against the renewal of the gold prospecting licence of Arkle Resources Limited, formerly known as Connemara Mining, is asking the public to lodge its objections. 'Save Inishowen ...

07 May 2021 at 15:30

Local News

Public meeting to air concerns about proposed gold mining in Donegal

People Before Profit Donegal and Tyrone branches are hosting a joint public meeting via Zoom, tonight, Wednesday, February 24 at 7pm on environmentally destructive mining plans in the North West region. Posing great risk ...

24 Feb 2021 at 09:30

Local News

Inishowen opposition to Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

As part of its ongoing campaign of opposition to gold mining and prospecting in the peninsula, the environmental group 'Save Inishowen from Gold Mining' has made a submission to the EU Affairs Committee of the ...

05 May 2021 at 14:45

Local News

Growing community opposition to Inishowen gold prospecting

There is growing community opposition to the gold prospecting currently taking place in the Glentogher / Meeneragh area of Inishowen. The site, which lies between Quigley's Point and Carndonagh, is currently ...

25 Feb 2021 at 11:30

Local News

Watch: ‘The crystal-clear waters provided a perfect window into the past’

A marine club enjoyed “an unforgettable day” diving out of Buncrana to the SS Laurentic. Newry and Mourne Sub Aqua members Ultan O'Lorcain, Aaron Rooney, Stephen Brothers and Adam Gonnelly, who kindly ...

16 Jul 2024 at 17:02

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