by Niall Duffy | Feb 10, 2025 | Featured Article, Ireland, News
By Lorna Siggins The daughter of the skipper of the Evelyn Marie fishing vessel which foundered en route to Killybegs, Co Donegal 50 years ago says she is “incensed” at the total neglect of the fishing industry by successive governments. Michelle Bonner, who was...
by Niall Duffy | Sep 28, 2024 | Featured Article, Ireland, News
Donegal fishing company, McBride Fishing Co. Ltd has been named Seafood Exporter of the Year at this year’s Irish Exporters Association (IEA) Export Industry Awards. The Downings based family run business is focused on year-round supply of premium live and processed...
by Niall Duffy | Jan 14, 2024 | Ireland, News
A Donegal teenager with Down Syndrome who has a passion for the sea has taken a big step towards following his dream to work in the marine sector. Sixteen-year-old Seán Boyle recently passed his three-day Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Basic Safety Training course...
by Niall Duffy | Aug 16, 2023 | Featured Article, Ireland, News
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr Charlie McConalogue, today announced the outcome of the limited review of the 2012 Herring Management Policy in relation to the Herring 6a South quota for non-ringfenced vessels. Following a request from the chairs...
by Niall Duffy | Nov 15, 2020 | Featured Article, Ireland, News
It is 25 years ago today that the county was rocked by the disappearance of the “Carrickatine” with the loss of all six men on board. On board were skipper Jeremy McKinney of Moville; his brother, Conal McKinney; John Kelly of Carndonagh, Derry; his son, Stephen;...
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