Eileen Magnier

North West Correspondent

A Norwegian vessel landed blue whiting in Derry and the fish were transported by road to Killybegs for processing

Fisheries authority accused of breaching NI Protocol

Fish processors have accused the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) of being in breach of the Northern Ireland Protocol, following the latest development in the ongoing row over the weighing of pelagic fish in Killybegs.

Regional • 28 Apr 22

The excavation aimed to document the hideout and learn more about how it was utilised as part of guerrilla tactics

Around 200 artefacts found in Irish Civil War hideout

The first archaeological research excavation of an Irish Civil War site has revealed details of how a group of 34 IRA men hid out in a cave in Co Sligo for six weeks in 1922.

Regional • 03 May 22

MV Lauren underwent a 'full monitor' on her return to Killybegs

Fishermen say weighing system rendered catch unfit

More than 1,000 tonnes of high-quality blue whiting were rendered unfit for human consumption in Killybegs, Co Donegal last weekend because of the weighing system used by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, according to the Irish Fish Processers and Exporters Association.

Regional • 27 Apr 22

Atlantic Technological University campus (File pic)

New Irish university partners with US institutions

A new technological university in the north west has linked up with a university and business groups in New Jersey in order to boost opportunities for students.

Connacht • 26 Apr 22

Master Donegal Weaver John Heena working on the loom

'Uplifting' new course gives Donegal weaving a lifeline

A fear that Donegal weaving was in danger of becoming extinct has led to the setting up of the country's first certified Donegal weaving course.

Ulster • 26 Apr 22

The Ingrid Majala headed for Derry to unload its catch of blue whiting and have it transported by road back to Killybegs for processing

Calls to 'stop madness' in row over weighing of fish

Less than a week after a Danish vessel turned around and left the port of Killybegs in a row over the weighing of fish, a Norwegian vessel has left the port for the same reason.

Ulster • 06 Apr 22

The new university will serve 21,000 students on eight campuses from Galway to Donegal

New university on campuses from Galway to Donegal opens

It has been ten years in the making but today Atlantic Technological University became a reality.

Regional • 04 Apr 22

Charlie Bird making his way up Croagh Patrick (Pic: Rolling News)

Charlie Bird 'humbled' as charity climb raises €1.6m

Retired broadcaster Charlie Bird said he is humbled by the response to his charity mountain climb after he reached the summit cheered on by family and friends.

Ireland • 03 Apr 22

Danish vessel the MFV Ruth leaves Killybegs, Co Donegal, yesterday

Fish processers warn of potential job losses

Fish processers and producers in Killybegs, Co Donegal, are calling for urgent action to prevent the loss of 450 jobs due to what they describe as the over-interpretation of EU regulations on weighting of fish landed in the port.

Regional • 01 Apr 22

Sean (left) and his father Christopher Harte died on 22 April, 2017

Accidental death verdicts at inquest over Sligo fire

The jury at the inquest into the deaths of a father and son who died in a fire at an apartment building in Sligo, where the fire alarm had been turned off for a number of years, has returned a verdict of accidental death.

Regional • 30 Mar 22