With more than 75 companies confirmed to date, this event is set to be a spectacular showcase for your fishing community taking place at UL SPORTS ARENA, Limerick, on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd of March 2025.\n\n
\n\nContinuing our motto of hosting industry lead events, we have taken on board all your feedback and going forward Mara Media will now host one show a year. 2025 will see Irish Skipper Expo return at a later date of March and 2026 will see Scottish Skipper Expo return in May to P & J Live Arena, Aberdeen.\n\nSharon Boyle, Commercial Fishing Manager for show organisers Mara Media explained, “We recognise the changing nature of the industry in both Ireland and Scotland and as such, we aim to develop fantastic exhibitions showcasing the very best products and services in the industry – alternating each year to cater to the needs of all our visitors.”\n\n\n\nReturning to Irish Skipper Expo, Charles Cleghorn, Charles Cleghorn Ltd, said, “The Limerick ‘Skipper’ show is important for us a specialist supplier to the Irish workboat and & fishing vessel sector. We record visits from long-term customers & potential new clients, from all over Ireland, including the north.”\n\n“Additionally, there is always some representation from European & Scandinavian areas, allowing us to meet & speak directly with people we would otherwise not encounter.” Charles believes that maintaining a face-face connection with customers is of huge importance. Charles Cleghorn who has been a loyal exhibitor attendee for over a decade.\n\n
\n\nAlso returning is Paul Quinn, South Shore Marine “The 2024 show was the best in sometime, good foot fall and good business was done at the show with a lot of enquiries since the show, was encouraging to see the interest back.”\n\nDespite the recent challenges in the fishing industry, the show remains a positive event that looks forward to the future. We urge you to support your industry and join us at Irish Skipper Expo 2025.\n\n
