Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9365Mis-recording of fishing catch in logbook (sea fisheries offence) · Co. Donegal · 23 Mar 2023

Donegal fisherman elects circuit court trial over catch logbook charge

A man, Garry McGing of Fintra Roads, Killybegs, Donegal, is charged with a sea fisheries offence concerning a fishing logbook entry dated 23 March 2023, when he was master of the sea-fishing vessel Olgarry. The Director of Public Prosecutions directed summary disposal, which would have allowed a District Court hearing on a guilty plea, but McGing rejected it and elected trial by judge and jury in the circuit court. At a hearing reported on 28 May 2026, the matter was in to establish which court would hear it, and the State solicitor asked for an adjournment for further DPP directions and preparation of the book of evidence, which is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
McGing is charged with failing to accurately record the date in the fishing logbook, while one source describes the charge as mis-recording the quantity of blue whiting on board.
Where
McGing's address is given as Fintra Roads, Killybegs, County Donegal.
When
The alleged offence occurred on 23 March 2023.
Other details
McGing was master of the Irish sea fishing vessel Olgarry, port registration number SO591.
Charges
  • The charge is made under Regulation 5 of the Sea-fisheries (Community Control System) Regulations 2016 (Statutory Instrument No 54 of 2016).
  • The charge is contrary to Section 14 of the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006.
In court
  • The matter was before the court to establish which court would hear it, as stated by the State solicitor for Donegal, Kieran Dillon.
  • The Director of Public Prosecutions directed summary disposal, which would allow a District Court hearing on a guilty plea.
  • McGing rejected summary disposal and elected trial by judge and jury in the circuit court.
Investigation
The State solicitor asked that the matter be adjourned for further DPP directions and preparation of the book of evidence.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is charged with failing to accurately record date in the fishing logbook. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on 23 March 2023. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is made under Regulation 5 of the Sea-fisheries (Community Control System) Regulations 2016. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to Section 14 of the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe matter was before the court to establish which court would hear it. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed summary disposal, allowing a District Court hearing on a guilty plea. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe accused rejected summary disposal and elected for trial by judge and jury in the circuit court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe State solicitor asked that the matter be adjourned for further DPP directions and preparation of the book of evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused was master of the Irish sea fishing vessel Olgarry, port registration number SO591. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 May2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Donegal fisherman opts to face circuit court trial on charge of mis-recording catch

    First report on this charge. It gives the charge details, the accused's address and the court steps: the DPP directed summary disposal, the accused elected circuit court trial, and the case was adjourned for further DPP directions and preparation of the book of evidence.

    accused, Garry McGing, named, irish (judged from name)Garry McGing