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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 guilty ...

13 May 2022 at 17:33

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 remains reposed at his home before the Funeral Mass ...

19 Aug 2023 at 17:33

West Donegal

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 12:33

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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 said the ...

31 Dec 2023 at 11:33

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

31 Dec 2023 at 11:33

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, especially ...

25 Mar 2025 at 17:33

Inishowen MD

Seabound Engineering flying the Donegal flag at national enterprise awards

A Greencastle-based shipbuilding company will take centre stage at one of the country’s most prestigious business competitions next week. Seabound Engineering is a finalist in the 2025 National Enterprise Awards and ...

16 May 2025 at 16:33

Sinn Féin survey on fishing reveals a ‘severely neglected’ industry in ‘crisis’

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SF survey on fishing reveals a ‘severely neglected’ industry in ‘crisis’

Buncrana TD Padraig MacLochlainn says the results of a Sinn Féin Fisheries and Seafood Survey have highlighted a “systemic crisis” in the industry. He says the new survey shows the severe challenges and crisis ...

11 Jun 2025 at 15:33

Inishowen MD

Three 'casualties' recovered from life raft by Lough Swilly RNLI

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 16:33

Farm & Fishing

Fisheries and coastal communities are being 'left behind again' by government

Inishowen TD Padraig MacLochlainn says the government’s review of the National Development Plan (NDP) offers little reassurance for fishing communities or the wider maritime sector. The Sinn Fein ...

26 Jul 2025 at 12:33

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, ...

06 Aug 2025 at 17:33

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 ...

12 Aug 2025 at 19:33

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