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Whiskey and waders ready as salmon run just a day away

A draft of fishermen and a whiskey-based blessing will help mark the start of the county's salmon fishing season tomorrow, Tuesday, March 1. The ceremony, a toast to the salmon season ahead, takes place at a footbridge just below Glenfin church near ...

28 Feb 2022 at 22:33

Letterkenny/Milford

Downings fishing company named Seafood Exporter of the Year

A Donegal fishing company has been named Seafood Exporter of the Year at this year’s Irish Exporters Association (IEA) Export Industry Awards. McBride Fishing, a Downings-based family-run business, is focused on year-round supply of premium live ...

30 Sept 2024 at 13:33

Local News

Happy residents at Harbour Lights but restraint use non compliant, HIQA finds

An unannounced inspection by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) found that residents at Harbour Lights Nursing Home were largely happy with their care. However, there were a number of areas of non-compliance with regulations at ...

29 May 2024 at 17:33

Donegal Live

Several factors contributed to tragic outcome at Bruckless Pier, report finds

An investigation by the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) into the tragic death of a boat owner at Bruckless Pier has resulted in a number of safety recommendations being made. Eamon McNern of Castleview, Dunkineely had gone to the ...

29 Aug 2024 at 15:33

South Donegal

High waters not helping search for first Drowes salmon

High waters of recent days in the north west have made fishing conditions more challenging in trying to catch the first salmon on the Drowes River this year, which straddles the borders of south Donegal and north Leitrim. Shane Gallagher ...

10 Jan 2023 at 13:33

Derry Sport

Derry angler claims first salmon of the season on River Drowes

The much anticipated first salmon of the 2025 salmon season from the River Drowes has been caught. While the season opening was hampered somewhat by recent bad weather and in particular, the effects of Storm Éowyn, the fishery re-opened ...

31 Jan 2025 at 18:33

Crime & Court

Books of evidence served on eight Donegal sea fishermen for separate offences

In separate cases, eight men have been sent forward for trial for alleged breaches of sea-fishing regulations. The defendants all appeared before Judge Sandra Murphy at Donegal District Court on Monday, November 25. State Solicitor ...

27 Nov 2024 at 12:33

Local News

The first salmon of the season has been caught on the River Drowes

The much anticipated first salmon of the 2025 salmon season from the river Drowes has been caught. While the season opening was hampered somewhat by recent bad weather and in particular, the effects of Storm Éowyn, the fishery ...

30 Jan 2025 at 14:33

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‘I am physically exhausted’ - Killybegs woman describes monster 760lb tuna catch

Killybegs woman, Aoife McGettigan, told Donegal Live that reeling in the bluefin tuna fish that weighed a whopping 760lbs left her “totally exhausted.” Aoife, who was talking to Donegal Live from her home near Lake Macquarie, ...

08 Oct 2025 at 11:33

Inishowen MD

Donegal’s Atlanfish named Seafood Exporter of the Year at Export Industry Awards

Carndonagh’s Atlanfish was named Seafood Exporter of the Year at the 2025 Export Industry Awards. The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) announced the winners of the 2025 awards on Friday night. Atlanfish is a leading Irish ...

06 Oct 2025 at 12:33

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Donegal MD to send letter to Simon Harris against quota cuts

Donegal Municipal District will write a letter to both the Tanaiste and the Minister of State with special responsibility for Fisheries in light of the recent news that fishing quotas of mackerel are set to be reduced by ...

14 Oct 2025 at 18:33

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