Fears expressed for future of Derry-Donegal ferry

Fears are being expressed for the future of a cross-border ferry service linking Donegal and Derry.

The Lough Foyle Ferry has been operating between Magilligan in Derry and Greencastle in Donegal for the last seven years.

It is used by both commuters and tourists and takes 15 minutes to cross the one-mile stretch of water.

However, it lost €56,000 last year and could be facing losses of more than €200,000 this year.

The SDLP is calling on the Northern Executive and the Irish Government to step in and rescue the service from collapse.