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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12616Breach of fishing legislation · Co. Donegal

Killybegs fisherman sent forward for trial on 20 alleged breaches of fishing legislation

Michael Munnelly of Killybegs, Donegal, was sent forward for trial at Donegal Circuit Court on 20 alleged breaches of fishing legislation, including landing herring from a specified area without authorisation and fishing without a valid authorisation aboard the sea-fishing boat Shazleah (SO672).

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe eight offences are alleged to have occurred in January and February 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe 12 offences are alleged to have been committed in November and December 2021, and January 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGarda Claire Ramsey gave evidence of serving the defendant with two books of evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe was sent forward for trial at Donegal Circuit Court for 20 alleged breaches of fishing legislation. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe first book related to eight alleged offences of landing herring from a specified area without authorisation under Section 13 of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe second book related to 12 alleged offences of fishing without a valid authorisation contrary to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 and Section 13 of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtMichael Munnelly appeared before Donegal District Court on Monday, September 22. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the defendant being sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Donegal Circuit Court sitting in Letterkenny, commencing December 9. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Éiteáin Cunningham sent the defendant forward on a nominal bail bond of €200. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Sep2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Killybegs fisherman sent forward for trial on 20 alleged breaches of legislation

    Court appearance at Donegal District Court on 22 September 2025; defendant sent forward for trial to Donegal Circuit Court (Letterkenny) commencing 9 December 2025 on a nominal bail bond of €200.

    accused, Michael Munnelly, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Munnelly