Ireland Greencastle fisherman sent forward for trial over fisheries regulation charges
Hugh McClenaghan, a fisherman from Ballymacarthur, Greencastle, faces two charges over alleged breaches of fisheries regulations relating to the Northern Celt fishing boat. The alleged offences are said to have taken place on two dates in September 2020 and involve failing to transmit timely and accurate data in his fishing logbook. The case was heard at Buncrana District Court, where the Book of Evidence was served and he was returned for trial by judge and jury to Letterkenny Circuit Court on both counts. The latest reported development, published on 2 May 2026, is that he was released on continuing bail of €150 with no conditions, and the defence says he denies wrongdoing and will contest both charges in full.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court29 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Hugh McClenaghan, of Ballymacarthur, Greencastle, is a fisherman who faces two charges relating to alleged breaches of fisheries regulations.
- Charges
- The two charges allege failure to comply with Article 14 of Council Regulation (EC) and Article 47 of Commission Regulation (EC).
- The charges concern failing to transmit timely and accurate data in his fishing logbook.
- The alleged offences are said to contravene Regulation 5 of the Sea-Fisheries (Community Control System) Regulations 2016.
- Where
- The alleged offences relate to the Northern Celt fishing boat.
- When
- The alleged offences took place on two dates in September 2020.
- Investigation
- The Book of Evidence was served on the accused.
- In court
- The case was heard at Buncrana District Court, where the accused was returned for trial by judge and jury to Letterkenny Circuit Court on both counts.
- The defence says the accused strongly denies any wrongdoing and intends to contest both charges in full, and he is expected to enter a not guilty plea at the higher court.
- Other details
- The accused was released on continuing bail of €150 with no conditions attached.
- The report was published on 2 May 2026 according to donegallive.ie, while the tracker lists it as 29 April 2026.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatHugh McClenaghan faces two charges of failure to comply with Article 14 of Council Regulation (EC) and Article 47 of Commission Regulation (EC). (donegallive.ie)
- whatThe charges concern failing to transmit timely and accurate data in his fishing logbook. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe alleged offences relate to the 'Northern Celt' fishing boat. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe alleged offences took place on two dates in September 2020. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationThe Book of Evidence had been served on the accused. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe alleged offences are said to contravene Regulation 5 of the Sea-Fisheries (Community Control System) Regulations 2016. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Buncrana District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe defence says the accused strongly denies any wrongdoing and intends to contest the charges in full. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe accused is expected to enter a not guilty plea at the higher court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe accused was returned for trial by judge and jury to the Circuit Court on the two counts. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe accused was released on continuing bail of €150 with no conditions attached. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Apr2026Donegal fisherman to plead not guilty to alleged breaches of fisheries regulations
Reports the case being sent forward for trial, the two charges, the alleged dates, the not guilty intention and bail. No existing case in the list matches this case.
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