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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 15:33

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 12:33

Wild salmon reaching crisis point in rivers, Environment Agency warns

Wild salmon stocks are reaching crisis point and could be lost from English rivers without urgent action to save them, the Environment Agency has warned. Stocks of wild Atlantic salmon, which traditionally breed in UK rivers, have fallen to ...

25 Jul 2022 at 15:32

Scotland

Subsidies and support needed to help Scotland’s seaweed industry – report

Government subsidy and support will be “necessary” to establish seaweed farming as a new industry for Scotland’s coastal communities, a new report has said. The research found that Scotland’s seas are “ideal for cultivation of seaweeds ...

21 Mar 2022 at 01:25

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, ...

26 Apr 2022 at 19:33

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 ...

14 Apr 2022 at 09:33

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 ...

14 Apr 2022 at 10:33

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 ...

13 Apr 2022 at 21:33

Local News

Killybegs fishing dispute talks open

13 Apr 2022 at 21:33

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 ...

13 Apr 2022 at 21:33

Dogger Bank among four areas of English seas protected from damaging fishing

Dogger Bank is one of four areas of English seas that will be protected from damaging fishing, the Government has announced in a move welcomed by campaigners. Byelaws banning bottom trawling fishing gear will be ...

13 Apr 2022 at 20:55

Around Carlow

Primary school artists wanted in Carlow for conservation campaign

Primary school students in Carlow and across Ireland are being asked to design a poster that encourages greater conservation of Ireland’s native fish. The national poster competition, organised by Inland ...

04 Mar 2022 at 15:33

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