Ireland News
Islanders deafened by Department’s silence on salmon application
After almost an entire year of waiting, fishermen on Cape Clear island have blasted Government inaction wondering what has happened to an application to farm salmon which they say could provide the island with an economic lifeline. According to Cumann Iascairí...
New heights for processors as companies gain SSA standard
A major drive to improve standards across the seafood processing sector in Scotland has paid dividends. Nine companies have succeeded in achieving the new Scottish Seafood Association Standard, and of those, six are being assessed for SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier...
O’Sullivan’s Marine displaying two boats
O’Sullivan’s Marine is delighted to be showing off two boats this year at Irish Skipper Expo 2020, along with a large selection of other items including Tohatsu, Suzuki and Yamaha outboards and a host of maritime safety products. All are at very keen prices, with good...
Election 2020 Fisheries Promises: Green Party
For some people, the sea is not part of the land and the land is not part of the sea. For others, people are not part of the land and they certainly are not part of the sea. Or, at least they should not be. They should only be part of part – maybe half, as suggested...
Election 2020 Fisheries Promises: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
Ask a fisherman or woman what they think about Fine Gael’s track record on fisheries and they’ll probably tell you it’s not been great. Ask them about Fianna Fáil’s and you’ll likely get the same answer. Though fisheries haven’t featured highly in the discussion thus...
Fishermen call for a freeze on offshore wind development
A meeting held in the European Parliament on Wednesday, January 22 discussing the possibilities for co-existence between fisheries and offshore wind heard EU fishermen call for a freeze on the development of offshore wind capacity. The meeting ‘Can Fisheries and...
Body recovered in search for Alize skipper Willie Whelan
A body has been recovered today (January 24) in the search for Alize skipper Willie Whelan, following a massive search and recovery operation off Hook Head. The remains, believed to be those of the skipper, were recovered by Naval divers, following location on...
Master Fishmonger Standard Awards are back, bigger and better!
Fishmongers across the UK are invited to enter a new suite of awards, recognising commitment to sustainability, engagement with the local fishing fleet, exceptional retail displays and much more. The Awards ceremony, to be held on 8 June 2020 at the historic...
Irish Skipper Expo 2020 – more exhibiting companies than ever!
With over 130 exhibitors from 14 different countries, Irish Skipper Expo 2020 will be biggest and best show yet in the series, providing a comprehensive showcase of equipment and service providers for the commercial fishing industry. Sponsored by Irish seafood...
Ruane Maritime – educating and training for safer seafaring
Ruane Maritime is in the business of marine education, training and safety towards raising standards in seafaring. Their Training Centre and Marine Radio Courses are approved by the RYA and Dept. of Transport, Tourism & Sport respectively. Educating and Training...
BIM returns as main sponsor to Irish Skipper Expo 2020
BIM is returning as headline sponsor for Irish Skipper Expo this year. The trade show event has moved to Limerick this year and is being held in the Sports Campus on the grounds of the University of Limerick on the 13th and 14th of March, 2020. BIM’s recent study of...
Bere Island Boat Yard serving the needs of the fishing fleet
Limerick exhibitor Bere Island Boat Yard Ltd is located on Bere Island, one mile off of Castletownbere on the South West coast of Ireland. As such, the yard is ideally suited for both serving the large modern fishing fleet and servicing the commercial fleet i.e. tugs,...
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