Donegal cracks down on beach litter

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Donegal County Council is to crack down on people who litter the county's beaches.

Two measures that are being considered are the installation of hidden cameras and fines.

Inishowen Sinn Fein Councillor, Jack Murray, said littering on beaches has been an ongoing problem.

"Recently fines of 150 euros were issued to people from Derry who burned their junk mail on Greencastle beach," he said.

"But it is not just people from Derry who are responsible.

"We want to try and look after our beaches for visitors and locals alike."