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With 125 companies booked so far – including 30 first-time exhibitors –Irish Skipper Expo 2020, which is being held at an exciting new venue in Limerick, is shaping-up to be a fantastic event with plenty to interest visitors.

There is a very strong overseas representation this year, with exhibitors from 15 countries attending, including China, Denmark, Faroes, France, Holland, Iceland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Canada, Norway, Poland, Scotland, Spain, UK, and the USA.

Sponsored by Irish seafood development agency, BIM, and leading marine insurer Cavanagh Hooper Dolan Insurances, the expo will be held at UL Sport Arena in Limerick on 12 and 14 March, providing one spacious exhibiting hall and offering a much better overall visitor experience.

A large outside display area located adjacent to the visitor entrance will offer an opportunity to showcase much larger products and boats.The venue offers many other benefits, including onsite catering and bar facilities, its ease of accessibility and excellent car parking. There is a good and varied range of hotels and other accommodation available in Limerick.

Sharon Boyle of show organiser Mara Media said: “There are still a few stands remaining – both in the exhibiting hall and the outdoor display area, and I would urge any company thinking about exhibiting to get in touch with us as soon as possible to discuss availability and to avoid disappointment.

“We are thrilled at the amount of interest that has been shown in the expo so far – and with a new venue and a new name,  Irish Skipper Expo 2020 promises to be a fantastic showcase for the fishing industry.”

Irish Skipper Expo 2020 will be held at UL Sport Arena in Limerick on 13th and 14th March, opening times 10am – 6pm on Friday 13th and 10am – 4pm on Saturday 14th March. Entry is free.

More information at www.theskipper.ie or contact Sharon Boyle on 00353 868401250.