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Crab deaths more likely caused by industrial toxins than algal bloom – study

The deaths of thousands of crabs and lobsters washed up on North Sea beaches are more likely to have been caused by “industrial toxins” than an algal bloom, new research has claimed. A mass die-off of marine life on the coastline from Hartlepool to ...

29 Sept 2022 at 13:34

Whats On

Learn about the lost traditional of fishing methods from an Inver man

As part of this year's Heritage week, George Gallagher will be on hand to discuss lost traditional inshore fishing methods and discuss the loss of the fishing industry in Donegal on Saturday, August 13 between 2 and 3pm. On Sat 13th Aug ...

06 Aug 2022 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 organizations ...

29 Jul 2022 at 15:33

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 ...

25 Jul 2022 at 15:32

Local News

North Donegal coast identified as potential marine protected area

29 Jul 2022 at 15:33

Struggling chip shops to ask Norway for more fish to keep prices under control

British chip shops will turn to Scandinavia for help to keep prices “as under control as possible” amid surging costs. Chippies are battling rising energy bills along with increased costs of cooking oil, potatoes and ...

06 Jun 2022 at 07:44

National News

Swimmers warned over rise of 'excruciatingly painful and extremely venomous' fish stings

Swimmers are being warned about a rise in venomous weever fish stings, which can cause severe pain. The director of the Tramore Surf Life Saving Club in Waterford, Lola O'Sullivan, said weever fish are a small fish ...

03 Jun 2022 at 19:33

‘Surreal’ to serve Hillary Clinton, says British chippie owner

A fish and chip restaurant owner said it was “surreal” to serve former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton but added it was a real pleasure to have her as a guest. The former first lady was in South Shields, ...

06 Jun 2022 at 18:01

Local News

Waterford swimmers warned over rise of 'extremely venomous' fish stings

Swimmers in Waterford and across Ireland are being warned about a rise in venomous weever fish stings, which can cause severe pain. The director of the Tramore Surf Life Saving Club in Waterford, Lola ...

05 Jun 2022 at 18:33

‘Scallop discos’ offer environmentally friendly method to catch shellfish

A chance discovery has led to an environmentally friendly fishing method for catching scallops using illuminated pots dubbed “scallop discos”. The discovery, made through a partnership between marine ...

18 May 2022 at 12:55

World famous Ballyshannon 'Rogan' salmon fish flies feature in new history book

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World famous Donegal 'Rogan' salmon fish flies feature in new history book

Back in the day when Ballyshannon had 14 arches on its old bridge that crossed the river Erne, it was one of the greatest salmon fisheries in all of Europe. And fly tiers, Michael Rogan and family, ...

24 Mar 2022 at 16:33

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 ...

26 Apr 2022 at 19:33

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