Following Mara media’s announcement that we will now host one show a year, alternating between Irish and Scottish Expo’s, it is important to remember that the Irish Skipper Expo 2025 is your only Expo for your industry taking place next year within the British Isles. Take this opportunity to connect with other exhibitors and companies and support your industry.
One of the many advantages of the Irish Skipper Expo venue at the UL Sport Arena in Limerick is its accessibility from all corners of Ireland, making it the perfect location to stage this flagship event for the Irish fishing industry.
International Travelers:
For international visitors from Scotland, Edinburgh Airport offer daily flights from,
- Dublin airport
- Knock airport
- Shannon airport
- Cork airport
Glasgow International Airport offers daily flights from,
- Derry
- Belfast
- Cork
Aberdeen Airport also offers daily flights traveling to,
- Belfast
- Dublin
Shannon and Cork Airport would be the best options to make travel as smooth as possible. Shannon airport is only 40mins away from the collage. Bus, trains and car hire services are all available from the airport.
From Limerick: Take the city bus from Shannon Airport to William Street in the city centre then get the bus from Arthur’s Quay directly to University of Limerick.
From Cork: Cork Airport is just under 2-hour journey to University of Limerick. From Cork airport take the 251-city link bus at stop C and it will directly take you to henry street with is in the City Centre of Limerick. From here you can either take the 30 min city bus or get a taxi that will have you there in 10mins.
Thanks to its convenient motorway access from Tuam, visitors and exhibitors traveling in from Donegal and Derry Airport can reach the UL Sport Arena in less than 5 hours. Bus Eireann is available every day and will directly take you to Limerick city Centre.
Visitors travelling in from Northern Ireland through Belfast international airport or take the ferry into Larne, travel time is approximately under 4 hours. UL Sport arena has numerous hotels situated close to the venue itself, such as the George Hotel in the city centre and Kilmurry Lodge.
Testimonials from Show Exhibitors:
BRDR Markussens were an exhibitor at this year’s show and overall, the show was a resounding success for us. We had the opportunity to meet both current and potential new customers over the course of the two days. A fantastic show over the course of the two days. – Lee Reid, BRDR Markussens
This was our first time at the Expo and the organization was phenomenal as a charity we weren’t sure what to expect but everyone made us feel so welcomed and part of it, can’t wait to be back again at the next event- Sandy Garvoch, Men united Peterhead SCIO
Attending the Skipper 2024 Exhibition was once again a fantastic experience for Fraserburgh. We had valuable conversations with customers and explored exciting new opportunities. Sharon and her team did an outstanding job organizing the event, making it essential to our calendar. We’re already looking forward to seeing everyone again at the 2026 show! – Pamela Neri, Frasburgh Harbour
Sharon Boyle, Commercial Fishing Manager for Skipper Expo organiser, Mara Media, said: ‘Following our announcement that we will now host one show each year, we
have seen huge interest from industry in being part of the event.” “Irish Skipper Expo 2025 is a must attend exhibition with over 130 companies exhibiting including outside vessel displays. We encourage everyone to save the new date of March 21st & 22nd and begin making your travel and hotel bookings now.”
For more information contact Sharon Boyle. Commercial Fishing Manager:sharon@maramedia.ie
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