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Scotland

Fishermen in protest song comparing proposed ban to Highland Clearances

Two fishermen have written a protest song against plans to ban fishing in 10% of Scottish waters, saying they consider the move one of the biggest risks to rural life since the Highland Clearances. Donald MacNeil, 64, said fishing has been his ...

13 Apr 2023 at 21:30

Scotland

Opposition parties call for marine protection plans to be scrapped

Labour and the Scottish Conservatives have called for proposals which could ban fishing in at least 10% of Scottish waters to be scrapped as an SNP MSP claimed rural communities are “at risk”. A consultation on Highly Protected Marine Areas ...

19 Apr 2023 at 14:58

Recent Deaths

Obituary: Late Sean Meehan - ‘A huge loss to the town of Bundoran’

There was great sadness and the deepest of sympathy felt in south Donegal, north Sligo and north Leitrim following the recent death of Sean Meehan, from No.7 The Cottages, Magheracar, Bundoran. Sean passed away on June 19 2024, at St. ...

25 Jun 2024 at 17:33

Local News

North Donegal coast identified as potential marine protected area

North Donegal's coast has been identified as high biodiversity ‘Area of Interest’ for potential Marine Protected Area (MPA) designation, in a recent report by Fair Seas, a coalition of Irish environmental non-governmental ...

29 Jul 2022 at 15:33

Local News

North Donegal coast identified as potential marine protected area

29 Jul 2022 at 15:33

Scotland

Fishing and seafood sectors join forces to urge ministers to scrap marine plans

Key figures from Scotland’s fishing and seafood industries have united to demand the Scottish Government ditches plans to introduce highly protected marine areas (HPMAs). Scottish ministers have already ...

15 Jun 2023 at 15:05

Scotland

We will not ‘steamroll’ through plans for protected marine areas – Yousaf

The Scottish Government will not “steamroll” rural communities over plans that could restrict fishing, Humza Yousaf has vowed. A consultation on Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) closed this week, ...

20 Apr 2023 at 13:34

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