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Irish Marine Industry Gathers in Cork for 2024 Review and Future Event Planning

9th December 2024
The board of the Irish Marine Federation (IMF) met at the Royal Cork Yacht Club for a pre-Christmas briefing, chaired by Gerry Salmon of MGM Boats (pictured centre). The group at Royal Cork included (from left) Ian O'Meara of Viking Marine, Cronan O'Donnell of POD Marine, Paal Janson of Dun Laoghaire Marina, Porick Murray of Pontoons Ireland, David O'Brien of Afloat, Mark Ring of Royal Cork, and James Kirwan of BJ Marine
The board of the Irish Marine Federation (IMF) met at the Royal Cork Yacht Club for a pre-Christmas briefing, chaired by Gerry Salmon of MGM Boats (pictured centre). The group at Royal Cork included (from left) Ian O'Meara of Viking Marine, Cronan O'Donnell of POD Marine, Paal Janson of Dun Laoghaire Marina, Porick Murray of Pontoons Ireland, David O'Brien of Afloat, Mark Ring of Royal Cork, and James Kirwan of BJ Marine

The Irish marine industry gathered at the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven, Cork Harbour, on Monday, December 9th, for a pre-Christmas review of its activities in 2024.

A key topic on the agenda was the establishment of a new marine industry showcase event scheduled for 2025, as well as Ireland's participation in Europe's largest boat show, Boot Düsseldorf, taking place next January.

The meeting was chaired by Gerry Salmon of MGM Boats (pictured center) and included notable attendees such as Ian O'Meara of Viking Marine, Cronan O'Donnell of POD Marine, Paal Janson of Dun Laoghaire Marina, Porick Murray of Pontoons Ireland, David O'Brien of Afloat, Mark Ring of Royal Cork, and James Kirwan of BJ Marine.

Additionally, the gathering featured a meetup with local marine businesses at the Crosshaven clubhouse.

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