Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD, has launched a comprehensive survey to seek the views of people, working in or with an interest in the Irish fishing industry, on the current state of the industry in Ireland. The survey is open from Thursday October 10th until Thursday November 7th and the ..read more

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 ..read more

Collaboration between local fishermen, community and Marine Institute scientists key in conservation efforts of critically endangered species In a ground-breaking development for marine conservation in Ireland, two rare angel shark (Squatina squatina) have been successfully tagged and released by scientists from the Marine Institute in Tralee Bay, County Kerry. This achievement marks a significant milestone as ..read more

After successfully navigating Brexit challenges, ASAP Supplies is excited to return to The Irish Skipper Expo 2025. Visit them at Stand D11 to reconnect with the team and explore their extensive range of marine equipment. Whether you’re a loyal customer or new to the brand, this is a great opportunity to see how ASAP Supplies ..read more

  With just 5 months to go until the Limerick Irish Skipper Expo 2025, it’s time to reel in your chance to attend the only Commercial Fishing Expo in the British Isles this year! Over 90 top companies from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, the UK, France , Denmark and Norway, already on board, ready to ..read more

Seabound Engineering, a leading marine engineering company based in Greencastle, Co. Donegal, is thrilled to announce the award of a significant contract with one of the largest mussel farming companies in the UK. The contract involves the construction of an advanced 25-meter mussel harvester, designed by Rockabill Marine Design (RMD), a leading name in naval ..read more

New Irish Seafood Alliance Launched Irish fishing leaders are in Brussels to seek MEP’s support on the changes needed to prevent the collapse of their industry. The leaders have formed a new alliance, the Seafood Ireland group, to collaborate on a way forward together. Landings by Irish vessels fell by a staggering €37m last year ..read more

 KFO urges the Minister and the Commission to call out the reprehensible practices of Nordic countries   The scientific advice for mackerel issued by ICES today confirms the fears of Irish pelagic fishermen. The 22% advised reduction in Total Allowable catches (TAC) will result in a further significant cut in the Irish mackerel quota for ..read more

  Formed in Lysekil, Sweden in 1955, Tele Radio is a market leader in the design and manufacture of Radio Remote Control solutions. “Our mission is to provide end-to-end product solutions and services in the field of wireless equipment. From transmitters to big joystick platforms, tele radio offers products to suit the customer’s needs”. Due to the ..read more

The Irish fishing industry faced significant challenges in 2022 with decreasing revenue and profitability due to ongoing impacts from the conflict in Ukraine and Brexit, according to BIM’s Annual Fisheries Report. Based on the fishing activity of 1,318 active vessels, the report showed that revenue of the Irish fleet decreased by -10% to €311.8 million ..read more