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Proposed Kinsale Mussel Farm Application Deemed Withdrawn by Appeals Board
26th June 2026 Aquaculture
The Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board (ALAB) has determined that an application for an aquaculture licence for bottom-culture mussel farming at Kinsale Harbour, Co Cork, is deemed withdrawn. The determination follows appeals against the decision of the Minister for Agriculture, Food…
A new steering group has been created to guide the development of the blue bioeconomy in the north-west, BIM says. It is one of the outcomes of a new report published by BIM with Donegal County Council. The Blue Bioeconomy Scoping…
Irish Premiere of Documentary on Surfer Turned Musician Jack Johnson in Bundoran, Co Donegal
23rd June 2026 Maritime TV
The Irish premiere of a documentary on musician Jack Johnson’s evolution from rising surf star to successful surf filmmaker is due to be screened in Bundoran, Co Donegal, this Thursday (June 25). The Eclipse Cinema in Bundoran is hosting SURFILMUSIC,…
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) says it is continuing its inshore fisheries patrol programme with a number of patrols in the north-west. The patrol programme is a key part of conservation measures to help protect Ireland’s valuable shellfish and crustacean…
Oireachtas Committee To Resume Discussions on Aquaculture and Water Quality
22nd June 2026 Oireachtas
The Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs is to resume discussions on aquaculture and water quality with stakeholders on Tuesday (June 23). The meeting at 11am in Committee Room 2 of Leinster House will hear from representatives from IFA…
The North West of Ireland will host the 23rd Cortland FIPS-Mouche World Youth Fly Fishing Championship from 16–22 July 2026. Organised by the Trout Anglers Federation of Ireland (TAFI), the international event will be staged across venues in Donegal and…
Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly has written to Taoiseach Micheál Martin and EU Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis seeking urgent clarification over reports that Iceland could be offered flexibility on fisheries rules if it resumes European Union accession talks. Mullooly said…
More than 150 crews and supporters descended on Union Hall on Sunday for the second round of the 2026 Celtic Ross Hotel South West Rowing Championship. Hosted by Myross Rowing Club, the regatta attracted crews from rowing clubs across West…
The Irish Fish Producers Organisation AGM To Press Government On Fishing Industry Crisis
20th June 2026 Fishing
The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) is expected to press for urgent action on the challenges facing Ireland's fishing industry when it holds its Annual General Meeting in Galway today (Friday). Around 30 members are due to attend the meeting…
Ireland’s seafood sector saw a sharp contraction in landing volumes in 2025 but continued to deliver growth in value, according to Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM). This demonstrated “strong global demand even as supply tightened”, its latest Business of Seafood report says. Landing volumes…
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, today (June 18th) opened the Shipwrecks of Dublin Bay exhibition at the Dublin Port Substation. As Afloat reported earlier, the exhibition is a partnership between Dublin Port and the…
Securing agreement on annual fishing opportunities and shaping the future of EU farm policy will be among Ireland's key priorities when it assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union next month. The priorities were outlined by Minister…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has announced funding for projects in seven counties to help restore salmon and trout stocks and their habitats. IFI’s Habitats and Conservation Scheme 2026 has awarded €728,909 for 16 innovative environmental projects. The competitive scheme, administered…
Irish Fish Producers Organisation Urges Ireland to Seek Iceland-Style CFP Exemptions
16th June 2026 Fishing
The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) has called on the Government to seek exemptions from the EU's Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) if similar concessions are granted to Iceland. The organisation's intervention follows reports that Iceland could secure permanent fisheries exemptions…
Aquaculture and Water Quality To Be Discussed by Joint Oireachtas Committee
15th June 2026 Aquaculture
Aquaculture and water quality issues are to be discussed by the Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs with stakeholders on Tuesday (June 16) The meeting at 11am in Committee Room 2 of Leinster House will hear from representatives of…
Two Crews Set Off To Row Around British Coastline and Gather Pollution Data
14th June 2026 Coastal Rowing
Two crews set off from Tower Bridge in London on Sunday (June 14) to take on a non-stop circumnavigation of Britain by rowing boat. The GB Row Challenge will see teams named Rowmads and Nautilus attempt to row 2,000 miles…
