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Ireland News

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Appointment of Board Members to the Board of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA)

27/08/2026

Commercial fishing vessel Celtic Explorer navigating open waters, industry equipment visible.

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International Blue Whiting Spawning Stock Survey (IBWSS) 2026

26/08/2026

Attendees at Irish Skipper Expo 2027 networking at exhibition booths.

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Over 60 Companies Already Confirmed for Irish Skipper Expo 2027

26/08/2026

Two men in suits at a formal event, with torn paper effect between them.

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Rift Widens Over Who Represents Irish Fishing at Europe’s Top Table

25/08/2026

UK News

Fraserburgh harbour

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Commercial Fishing

SWFPA Warns Against Wrong Interpretation After Fishing Boat Raids

Nine people were arrested under immigration legislation last month after Immigration Enforcement targeted fishing vessels in Fraserburgh and Mallaig, but…

HM coastguard helicopter

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Search continues for two missing crew after French fishing vessel’s mayday off Plymouth

Fishermen hauling a large fishing net on a boat at sea.

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Cornish fishermen warn ‘sardinemaxxing’ shoppers off cheap, unverifiable imports

Event News

SeaFest crowds - Credit Fat Man Skinny Camera

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Scotlands Largest Seafood Festival Seafest Peterhead Announces 2027 Return

Three professionals standing outdoors with Galway Bay in background during cloudy day.

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Flagship Ocean Event of Ireland’s EU Presidency: Atlantic Summit Galway 2026 unveiled

Two people at DSD Marine Solutions Ltd Open Day with marine engine display.

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DSD Marine Solutions Ltd Open Day

Crowd of people at Seawork 2026 marine industry event with banners and booths.

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Record Seawork 2026 underlines the strength and resilience of the commercial marine sector

International News

Fisherman holding a large fish on a boat during a fishing trip.

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Iceland Votes No to EU, And Fishing Was Why

Iceland has rejected resuming EU accession talks by 52.5 percent to 47.5, a result…

Fishing vessels docked at port with a mountain in the background, commercial fishing industry scene.

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Iceland’s EU Vote Comes Down to Fish

ICELAND'S EU VOTE COMES DOWN TO FISH As Icelanders vote tomorrow on resuming EU…