by Oliver McBride | Feb 26, 2026 | BIM News, Irish Fishing Industry
Pictured from left to right: Richard Donnelly, Interim CEO, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Sophie Falconer (age 16), St. Paul’s Community College, Waterford, Tracy Floyd, Doran’s on Pier (Howth Famous for Fish member), Minister of State at the Department of...
by Oliver McBride | Feb 25, 2026 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
Committee on Fisheries discusses conservation and coastal livelihoods in crayfish debate weighing closure, pot trials and funding to protect species. The Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs examined how to manage the crayfish fishery and reduce bycatch....
by Oliver McBride | Feb 24, 2026 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú on the fishing vessel owned by Ronan and Gerard Sheehy out of Baltimore in West Cork MEP warns of the impacts on our coastal towns if we do not act now Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has pledged to escalate her campaign to protect...
by Oliver McBride | Feb 23, 2026 | Irish Fishing Industry
Oireachtas committee to examine sustainable crayfishing transition on Tuesday, with DAFM, Marine Institute and NIFA at Leinster House, 11am. The Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, 24 February, to discuss Sustainable...
by Oliver McBride | Feb 23, 2026 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
KFO says Government silence on offshore SAC designation process raises concerns as fishermen await decisions on evidence and future plans. KFO Waits a Year for Response on Offshore SAC Objection The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has criticised the...
by Oliver McBride | Feb 23, 2026 | BIM News, Seafood Business News
West Cork seafood processor, Shellfish Ireland, completes €500,000 investment to drive growth and product innovation West Cork–based seafood processor Shellfish Ireland has completed a €500,000 investment aimed at growing sales and giving consumers a wider variety of...
