A SERVICE will be held tomorrow for Valerri Strunhar (60s) who drowned after getting into difficulty while fishing off Donegal’s west coast. The incident happened shortly before 8pm on Monday when Mr Strunhar was fishing from rocks at Marameelan, near Dungloe. It is understood he fell into the sea. Advertisement He was removed from the […]
10 MEP candidates to address Public Meeting in Killybegs tomorrow
A PUBLIC meeting with 10 MEP candidates is to take place tomorrow in Killybegs at 7pm. All are welcome to attend the meeting at the Tara Hotel which will be focused on fishing issues. The 10 Midlands North-West candidates will be asked to share what they will do for the fishing sector if they are […]
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus brings Donegal fisherwoman to Strasbourg
Sinn Féin MEP for Midlands North West, Chris MacManus is hosting 14 year old fisherwoman Muireann Kavanagh and her family in the European Parliament in Strasbourg today where she will continue her campaign for fair treatment for Irish fishing communities. MEP MacManus said today is an important opportunity to ensure that Irish fishing communities’ voices are […]
Interpretive centre launched in Killybegs
An interpretive centre, launched in Killybegs, is promising to offer a unique fish tasting experience, and the opportunity to learn more about fish. Shines Seafood recently opened the new tourist attraction at its shop on the pier in the seaside town with support from Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and the Brexit Blue Economy Enterprise Development Scheme. […]
‘Probably my best fish, pound-for-pound, was a 210-pound tuna in Lanzarote. Took me two hours to get him up.’
This week Paul Bradley catches up with Charlie Devlin, Retired Shop-steward and fisherman, who tells of catching a 210-pound tuna in Lanzarote and his time working in the hospital. Hi Charlie, how are you? Could you tell us a bit about your history, please? I started part time working in the 1960s. I worked in the Continental, […]
Donegal TD’s to remain in current positions in Sinn Féin frontbench reshuffle
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD has today announced a wide-ranging frontbench reshuffle. The opposition party has made ten significant changes during the reshuffle but Donegal deputy’s Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty will remain in their current positions. Pádraig Mac Lochlainn will continue as Sinn Féin Chief Whip and spokesperson on Fisheries and […]
MEP calls for renewed focus on Irish fishing industry
Fine Gael’s Colm Markey has called for a renewed focus on the Irish fishing industry following years of decline and concerns about Norway seeking greater access to Irish waters. The Midlands-North-West MEP and Senator Tim Lombard today hosted a meeting in Leinster House with fishing industry representatives to discuss current challenges and potential opportunities for […]
Norway Holding EU Fishing Deals to Ransom
Irish fishing representatives in Killybegs have accused Norway of stalling EU quota talks, because they failed to secure privileged access to blue whiting in Ireland’s EEZ (European Economic Zone) waters. Norway is currently allowed by the EU to fish 74,000 tonnes of blue whiting in Irish waters – a higher quota than the 48,000 tonnes Irish […]
‘Man overboard’ training offered for fishing crews
FISHING crews are being offered training in dealing with a ‘man overboard’ emergency through a series of classes being held in Falcarragh. Ireland’s seafood development agency Bord Iascaigh Mhara has partnered with the RNLI to deliver the one-day man overboard experiences. The first of these will take place on January 20 and 21 at the […]
Investment of over €9m for Killybegs harbour centre
KILLYBEGS fishery harbour centre will receive over €9 million in funding in 2022 as part of a major investment announced by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD this morning. Minister McConalogue announced the allocation of €35m for capital projects in 2022 in Ireland’s six state-owned Fishery Harbour Centres at Killybegs, Ros […]