by Oliver McBride | Mar 18, 2026 | Appointments, Irish Fishing Industry
Inland Fisheries Ireland has appointed Dr Eamonn Kelly as its new Chief Executive Officer The Board of Inland Fisheries Ireland(IFI) has today announced the appointment of Dr Eamonn Kelly as the new Chief Executive Officer of IFI. Dr Kelly has been appointed to serve...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 18, 2026 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
Irish MEP, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú urges the EU Commission to activate emergency supports for fishermen as soaring fuel costs threatens long‑term sector stability Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has backed calls from the European Parliament’s fisheries committee for...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 18, 2026 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
Dundalk District Court fined a Louth fishing master €300 for obstructing a Sea-Fisheries Protection Officer during a 2025 inspection. A fishing master from County Louth has been convicted and fined following an incident at Port Oriel, Clogherhead, in January 2025. ...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 10, 2026 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
The Seafood Ireland Alliance calls for government support measures as Ireland’s fishing fleet faces catastrophic fuel rises that’s placing severe pressures on the industry. Seafood industry calls for Government intervention The Seafood Ireland Alliance...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 9, 2026 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
A further decommissioning scheme for the Irish whitefish fleet has been mooted at the latest Food Vision Seafood Sector Group meeting Fresh concerns are emerging within Ireland’s fishing industry that another state-funded decommissioning scheme could be considered for...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 9, 2026 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
Minister Canney opens the new Westport Coast Guard Station, a €6.8m facility enhancing rescue capability and supporting volunteer operations. Minister of State with special responsibility for the Irish Coast Guard, Seán Canney TD, along with Minister of State with...
