Ireland News
Muireann Brings The Fight To EU
Fisherwoman Muireann Kavanagh, aged 14, from Arranmore Island, Co. Donegal has travelled to Strasbourg, France to the European Parliament where she held a series of meetings with MEPs, facilitated by Chris MacManus MEP. She is highlighting the recent closure of the...
TG4 documentary reveals that Scottish Government believe that Rockall dispute over fishing rights could be resolved
A long-running dispute over fishing rights around Rockall could be resolved following fresh discussions with the Irish authorities, the Scottish Government has told TG4 current affairs documentary that airs on Wednesday 24th of April at 9.30 pm. The sovereignty of the...
KFO acknowledges need for improved management in inshore waters
In responding to the public consultation on a review of trawling activity inside the six nautical mile (nm) zone and baselines, the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) acknowledged the need for improved management measures in inshore waters. However, it concluded...
Marine Institute publishes Year in Review 2023
The Marine Institute has published its Year in Review 2023, a snapshot of some of the organisation’s many highlights during a busy and productive year. The 24-page publication presents key achievements across the Institute during the year, along with a selection of...
SFPA Issue New Guide Against Illegal Discarding of Fish
New guide to be distributed to all offshore vessel owners to maximise compliance with Landing Obligation The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) have launched a new guide to assist vessel masters in adhering to landing obligation requirements. A waterproof...
Fishermen implore urgent access to mackerel fishery
KFO calls on Minister to prioritise Council quota outcome The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to distribute the additional mackerel quota negotiated at the December Fisheries Council as a matter...
“Inshore Pollack Survey Urgently Needed” – IIMRO
The Irish Islands Marine Resource Organisation producer organisation (IIMRO) is calling for an urgent new scientific study on pollack to be carried out so that accurate and up to date stock data can be collected to properly inform fisheries management. The recent...
MEP MacManus travels to Arranmore to meet young Fisherwoman Muireann Kavanagh
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus today visited with Muireann Kavanagh at Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada on Arranmore. Muireann, aged 14, made headlines recently after she wrote a personal letter to Minister Charlie McConalogue outlining her anger at “demeaning and detrimental”...
Irish Pelagic Processing Sector Hits Record Low Levels In 2024.
Factories ending processing weeks earlier than normal as trends worsen The Irish pelagic fish processing sector has recorded historical low levels of fish landings in Q1 of 2024, and with the mackerel landings effectively concluded; indications are that 2024 is set to...
TG4 follows the fishing community of the Dingle peninsula in new series
Begins on TG4 on Tuesday 5th March 7.30pm The Dingle peninsula has always had a strong reputation for its fishing culture and the sea has nourished the people of the peninsula as they have passed their tradition on from generation to generation. People are still make...
Dingle fish processor making waves with exciting new €1.3m digital visitor attraction
A former Dingle fish processing plant is making waves with a new high-tech, virtual marine visitor attraction which is keeping alive the spirit of one of Kerry’ most loved characters, Fungi the Dolphin. The Wild Atlantic Virtual Experience (WAVE) is offering...
Doors Open One Week Today – Irish Skipper Expo 2024
Taking from the 23rd - 24th February, The Irish Skipper Expo returns to the superb exhibiting hall at the UL Sport Arena, with a fantastic showcase that represents the innovative and resilient nature of the Irish fishing industry. Sponsored by Irish seafood...
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