by cgrod | Aug 19, 2022 | Marine, News, SMEs
Plans which will cut the Irish whitefish fleet by over 30% will not preserve fish stocks in Irish waters. That’s according to the Irish Fish Producers Organisation, who say European vessels will fish these stocks in our waters instead. The IFPO are responding to the...
by cgrod | Jul 4, 2022 | Marine, SMEs
Seafood Sector Call on Government to Draw Down EU Subsidies Rising fuel prices are crippling the Irish Seafood sector, including fishermen, aquaculture producers and fish processors. That’s according to Aodh O Donnell, chief executive of the Irish Fish Producers...
by cgrod | Apr 22, 2022 | Marine, News
The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) has paid tribute to outgoing chief executive, John Ward. Mr Ward has a lifetime association with the seafood sector and retires from his IFPO role at the end of March. IFPO chairman Niall Connolly, credits John for his...
by cgrod | Jun 24, 2020 | Communication, Marine, News, PR, Tourism
Island communities in Ireland can connect up with an estimated 10,000 other islanders across the world in the second ever global Virtual Island Summit (VIS) taking place online from 7-13th September this year. “The Virtual Island Summit seeks to build digital...
by cgrod | May 1, 2019 | Derry,, Donegal, Marine, PR, SMEs, Tourism, Tourism, Travel
Great news for north west tourism – a new sail charter business has opened in Derry. Sailing North offers skippered voyages from Lough Foyle in the North West of Ireland. It’s a great addition to the activities on offer to local and tourists in this...
by admin | Jul 1, 2016 | Derry,, Disability, Donegal, Marine, Sailing
Foyle Sailability will be making sure that those of all abilities get their chance to take part in Derry’s Foyle Maritime Festival. The disability sailing and water activities organisation are staging a special 2 day Regatta at Foyle Port Marina on Wednesday 6th and...
