Head of the Killybegs Fisherman’s Organisation; ‘disappointed but not surprised’
The head of the Killybegs Fisherman’s Organisation say he is ‘disappointed but not surprised’ after recent talks in London that will be resulting in a reduction in the amount of mackerel that can be caught. 2018 fishing quotas for Irish fisheries are going to be reduced by 20% compared to…
Fears Donegal fish quota could be lost to Cork
There are fears that up to ten million euro worth of fishing quota could be transferred from Donegal to Cork. A review of fishing quota is now taking place and it is causing concern among fishermen, particularly because of the uncertainty already aroused by Brexit. Among the strongest opponents of…