iRIsh Skipper Expo
25 & 26 MARCH 2022
UL SPORT ARENA LIMERICK
Now in its 16th year, Irish Skipper Expo 2022 which will be held in Limerick, is Ireland’s flagship fisheries show that attracts large numbers of exhibitors and visitors from all over the world.
Previously known as Skipper Expo Int. Galway, the success of the event and its rapid expansion over the years has resulted in the show moving to the UL Sport Arena in Limerick for 2020 under the new name of Irish Skipper Expo.
UL Sport Arena, based in the grounds of the University of Limerick, will hold all the exhibitors in one spacious hall, enabling more and even bigger stands, providing 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 facilities. There is an excellent road network to UL, which is located just off the M7, and Shannon Airport is only 35 kilometres from the show venue, from where there is an excellent range of scheduled flights.
The show was founded by Mara Media, a publishing and event management company based in Annagry in Co. Donegal, Ireland. Mara Media publishes the widely respected ‘The Skipper’ magazine, a monthly publication for the Irish and UK fishing industries.
The success of the Irish Skipper Expo has led to the creation in 2011 of the Scottish Skipper Expo, which is held at the new P & J Live exhibition arena in Aberdeen.
The Skipper Expos have gone from strength to strength due their popularity with exhibitors and visitors from Ireland and beyond. The success of the Irish Skipper Expo can be attributed to the fact that it is a great place to do business, as well as being the ideal venue for the fishing industry to network and socialise.
Such success is confirmed by the universally positive testimonials from exhibitors and visitors alike. The team at Mara Media has the philosophy of continually consulting with exhibitors and visitors to ensure the show fully meets their requirements.
Show Sponsors
Latest News
Calling for Help
Frankie Horne RNLI Fishing Safety Manager Fishermen all over the UK and Ireland have an unwritten rule to help each other in times of need or distress. They tend only to call for help from others as a last resort. I am sure this will continue for years to come....
Swan Net-Gundry (SNG) supply “Altaire” with full Pelagic gear package for the 2021 blue whiting season.
The Altaire arrived into Killybegs at the end of March to collect their gear from SNG who has extensive experience in the manufacturing of all types of pelagic trawls, codends and rigging solutions. With design innovation and experience at the core of the company,...
New Design Prawn Gear A “Great Success”
Innovation is at the core of the Swan Net Gundry (SNG) net design and manufacturing company, with ongoing new designs benefiting fishermen everywhere. Last year SNG set about developing new and improved prawn gear with trawls that would be more robust and catch...
PFD Crotch Straps
Why are crotch straps a benefit when using a PFD?. Frankie Horne. RNLI Commercial Fishing Safety Manager is asking fishermen to ensure they are using their PFD's properly by ensuring that the crotch strap is correctly attached and will give maximum benefit if needed....
Information
Book Your Stand
Contact Sharon Boyle for more information
Commercial Fishing Sales Manager
Email: sharon@maramedia.ie
Tel: 00353 (0)74 95 48037
Mob: 00353 (0)86 8401250
Stand prices are €180 per square metre
Shell Scheme stands come with shell wall panels, carpet & name panel with your company name printed.
Cost as follows for our most popular stand sizes:
- 3m x 1m = 3sqm x €180 = €540
- 3m x 2m = 6sqm x €180 = €1080
- 3m x 3m = 9sqm x €180 = €1620
- 3m x 4m = 12sqm x €180 = €2160
We will endeavor to work with your stand size requirements should they be outside the above.
*Electrical Package = €100
*Furniture Packages are to be booked directly with Higgins Furniture Hire, details of which will be in the Exhibitors Manual.
New Venue / How to Get There
SHOW VENUE
UL Sport, University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick V94XT66
GETTING TO UL LIMERICK
UL Sport, has excellent road, rail and air transportation links. The arena is positioned on the University of Limerick campus in Castletroy, just off the M7. Shannon Airport is only a 35 minute drive away with flight connections available to Edinburgh, London, Manchester among other UK and Western Europe airports. Limerick City Centre is within easy reach of UL Sport and Limerick (Colbert) Railway Station is a short 15 minute drive away.
BY ROAD
With the venue just off the motorway avoiding city traffic.
Galway (M18) – 1hr 30 min
Cork (M8) – 1hr 30 min
Dublin (M7) – 2 hrs.
Waterford – 2 hrs
Donegal 3hr 30 min to 4hrs.
Belfast 3hr 45
Accommodation
Castletroy Park Hotel
Approx €10 in a taxi to show centre or 1.4km walk
Bookings can be made by either
Tel: +353 (0)61 335566. and extn. 1
Email: reservations@castletroypark.ie
Quote: Skipper Expo
Hotel rooms – Bed & Breakfast Rates (price applicable per night)
€97 Single
€114 Double/Twin
€124 Triple
Suites – Bed & Breakfast Rates (price applicable per night)*
Suite with Utilities – €94 Single / €104 Double / Twin
Suite with Kitchenette – €104 Single / €114 Double / Twin
Premier Suite – €114 Single / €124 Double / Twin
Terrace Suite – €124 Single / €134 Double / Twin
*Note on Suites – Housekeeping Service Every 3 days – No Room Service
Following located on the grounds of the hotel – Local Supermarket, Hairdresser, Bank, Restaurant, Café, Pharmacy, Doctors Surgery.
Kilmurry Lodge Hotel
Approx €10 in a taxi to show centre at UL or 1.5 km walk
Bookings can be made by either
Tel: +353 (0)61 331 133 Ext 2
Email: reservations@kilmurrylodge.com
Quote: Skipper Expo
Hotel Rooms – Bed & Breakfast Per Night, (price applicable per night)
Single: €95.00
Twin/Double: €105.00
Show Advertising Opportunities
Your Only Official Show Publications
“The Skipper”, our monthly magazine and “Showguide” are the only two official publications for your shows.
All Visitors will have free access to these publications which will be distributed at your next show. Exhibitors will also receive both publications in their exhibition packs.
| THE SKIPPER: | SHOWGUIDE: |
| March 2021 Issue – freely distributed at show Deadline: 17th February |
Freely distributed at show Deadline: 29th January |
| RATES: | RATES: |
| Business Directory: from €100 | Half Page: €250 |
| 1/8 page: €250 | Full Page: €350 |
| 1/4 page: €500 | SIZE: |
| 1/2 page: €725 | Half Page: 148mm W x 90mm H |
| Full page: €1,200 | Full Page: 148mm W x 180mm H |
Please contact Sharon for more information on advertising;
T: 00353 74 9548037 | Email: sharon@maramedia.ie
Exhibitors Free PR Service
Catch PR:
Mara Media provide a free PR service to exhibitors at our 3 shows, Irish Skipper Expo, Scottish Skipper Expo & English Skipper Expo.
This PR will appear on the ‘Latest News’ Section of the show website and on our Social Media sites. It will also be considered for our monthly publication ‘The Skipper’ and our newsletters.
Companies can contact Catch PR using the details below. Alternatively Catch PR may contact exhibitors in the lead up to the shows for a feature/testimonial etc. Please take full advantage of this service provided by Mara Media.
Keith Broomfield;
T: 0044 (0)1259 742575
E: keith@catchpr.co.uk
W: www.catchpr.co.uk
W: www.catchpromotions.com
Showguide:
Click on the image below to download a pdf copy of the Showguide
Exhibitor Manual
2021 Manual Coming Soon
Contact Sharon Boyle for more information
Email: sharon@maramedia.ie
Tel: 00353 (0)74 95 48037
Mob: 00353 (0)86 8401250
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Exhibitor Warning
We would like to remind all our Visitors and Exhibitors that we take your privacy very seriously. Unfortunately, our exhibitors are often approached from various scam companies offering listings, advertising and/or accommodation in the lead up to our shows.
Mara Media strongly advise you, to be extremely vigilant against bogus organisations who do not represent our company. If in doubt always contact us before signing forms or engaging in conversation.
Mara Media does not permit third parties to undertake unsolicited mailing to our customers and we do not pass on your contact details.
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Excellent show great atmosphere a lot of new faces and great to meet some of the old ones too. It’s getting better with age. A big thanks to Sharon and the team.
Fantastic opportunity to meet everyone from the marine industry in Ireland. Great show with a family like atmosphere, well done Sharon and team.
A great show to meet new customers and our dealers. Our best year so far with lots of interest in the Lars Thrane Iridium Sat phone system and the KVH V7HTS VSAT systems.
Get in touch...
Telephone:
00353 (0)86 823 9608
(Editor)
00353 (0)86 840 1250
(Sales)
