A European fund established to compensate Irish fishermen adversely impacted by the permanent loss of quota due to Brexit, has yet to be distributed to the most affected sector some 17 months after it was first recommended. Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) Chief Executive, Seán O’Donoghue said his members are extremely frustrated at the inordinate and […]
Toxic fumes killed two fishermen – Inquest
The family of a trawlerman who lost his life in a hold full of toxic fumes, today (Wed) paid a moving tribute to another member of the crew who tried to save him but also lost his life.
RNLI rescues fishermen after boat gets into difficultly
The crew of the vessel which was travelling from Greencastle to Killybegs, raised the alarm before 7am
Activities of foreign super trawlers must be monitored
A number of local fishermen have expressed concerns following reports that one of the biggest fishing vessel in the world is sailing off Irish coast.