MacLochlainn calls for investigation into Tory incident
The recently appointed Sinn Féin spokesperson for Fisheries and the Marine says the alleged incident involving a Donegal fishing trawler and a British Navy vessel at Tory off the coast off Donegal is a serious situation that must be dealt with immediately by the Department of Foreign Affairs . Donegal…
British navy vessel confronts Killybegs trawler
A Donegal TD has expressed his concerns this evening in relation to reports that the British navy confronted a Killybegs-registered trawler off the Donegal coast. Reports claim the fishing boat was ordered away from Irish fishing waters by the British Navy. Sinn Fein Spokesman on foreign affairs and defence John…
Sligo helicopter airlifts crewman from British submarine 55 miles off Achill coast
The British Royal Navy submarine from which the Strandhill, Co Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter airllifted an injured sailor to Sligo Univeristy Hospital yesterday morning was located about 55 miles off the west of Achill, Co Mayo. The sailor had injured his legs. Top-cover for the airlift was provided by the…