by Niall Duffy | Apr 15, 2024 | Ireland, News
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...
by Niall Duffy | Mar 26, 2024 | Ireland, News
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...
by Niall Duffy | Mar 4, 2024 | Ireland, News
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...
by Niall Duffy | Dec 20, 2023 | Featured Article, Ireland, News
Fishing Industry Shocked to Discover EU Talks for Iceland to Fish Irish Waters at Advanced Stage – Just One Week after EU Fisheries Council Meeting The Irish fishing industry is calling on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue...
by Niall Duffy | Dec 1, 2023 | Ireland, News
BIM executive, Dominic Rihan appointed to helm of Ireland’s largest fish producer organisation The chairman of the board of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has announced that Bord Iascaigh Mhara Director of Economic and Strategic Services, Dominic Rihan has...
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