UK Fisheries Bill confirms ‘worst fears’ of KFO
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation says a UK Fisheries Bill published yesterday confirms the ‘worst fears’ of Irish fishermen. The bill proposes denying Irish fishermen automatic access to UK waters. Sean O’Donoghue, CEO of the fishermen’s organisation, says this would have ‘catastrophic ramifications’ for the Irish fishing industry. He says it’s…
Fisherman in Donegal express concern ahead of Council of Fisheries Ministers
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has expressed its concern ahead of the annual meeting of the Council of Fisheries Ministers. The Donegal based group claim that the industry is already in a state of heightened anxiety regarding Brexit and could now face further serious challenges and potential hardship particularly with the…
New deckhand training programme aims to tackle skill shortage in fishing industry
A new deckhand training programme aims to tackle skills shortage in fishing industry has been launched by Ireland’s seafood development agency. Trainers on the programme include experienced mariners and former skippers who will provide mentoring and training in a range of areas including essential safety skills, operating a marine VHF…
CEO of Killybegs Fisheries claims Cod War could return in the wake of Brexit
There has been a ‘lukewarm’ response to the fisheries aid package in Budget 2020. €14m is to be spread out in the event of a no deal Brexit on October 31st. Seán O’Donoghue, CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, says that if there is not an ‘orderly transition’ on November…
Irish Fishermen continue fishing at Rockall
Irish fishermen are continuing to defy Scotland’s ban on fishing at Rockall for a third day today. Sinn Fein is among those saying Ireland cannot abandon fishing crews under threat of action from Scottish authorities, in waters that do not belong to Britain. Sean O’Donoghue from the Killybegs…
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…
KFO to lead fishing convoy in search for missing 116 crewmen
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation is to lead a search involving a convoy of fishermen this weekend in an effort to find the two missing crewmen of Rescue 116. A sweeping search of the waters near Blackrock island where the helicopter went down is to begin on Saturday morning. A convoy…