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![Gavan Hennigan celebrates his incredible feat at the finish line of the Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000 in Nome, Alaska Gavan Hennigan celebrates his incredible feat at the finish line of the Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000 in Nome, Alaska](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000O_TbHi3wD.s/s/500/I0000O_TbHi3wD.s.jpg)
Another Record Achievement for Galway Ocean Rower Gavan Hennigan — This Time on Foot in Alaska
22nd March 2024 Coastal Rowing
Gavan Hennigan, a 42-year-old native of Galway who completed a solo row of the Atlantic in 2017, has become the first Irish person to not only complete but win a 1,000-mile foot race in Alaska. This was achieved while experiencing…
![Swedish-born Birgitta Curtin and her Irish husband Peter initiated the Burren Smokehouse in 1989. Its products include award-winning cold and hot smoked organic and wild salmon Swedish-born Birgitta Curtin and her Irish husband Peter initiated the Burren Smokehouse in 1989. Its products include award-winning cold and hot smoked organic and wild salmon](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00006Ix3bLgyrag/s/767/I00006Ix3bLgyrag.jpg)
The Burren Smokehouse in Co Clare is expanding with a €171,000 investment in new equipment and energy efficiencies, which includes a Brexit-related grant. The artisan food outlet has been approved for grant- aid of €76,900 under the Brexit Processing Capital…
![Aerial view of waves breaking at cliffs on the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland Aerial view of waves breaking at cliffs on the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000JrzoID3u2mI/s/500/I0000JrzoID3u2mI.jpg)
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Set to Make First Stop in Northern Ireland on Causeway Coast
22nd March 2024 Northern Ireland Waters
For the first time ever, this summer Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast will welcome the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. Positioned in the World Series calendar as a major mid-season shake-up, the fourth stop of 2024 from 18-20 July has…
![File image of Portaferry RNLI’s inshore lifeboat File image of Portaferry RNLI’s inshore lifeboat](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000P2K0129aCS8/s/500/I0000P2K0129aCS8.jpg)
St Patrick’s Day Launch for Portaferry Lifeboat to Assist Ocean Rowing Vessel
21st March 2024 RNLI Lifeboats
Portaferry RNLI came to the aid of four people on St Patrick’s Day (Sunday 17 March) after their ocean-going rowing boat sustained a broken rudder and developed steering problems. Belfast Coastguard requested the launch of Portaferry RNLI’s inshore lifeboat at…
![The EU wants to Improve the resilience and economic viability of its fishing fleet The EU wants to Improve the resilience and economic viability of its fishing fleet](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000.K4xA1q5IOA/s/767/I0000.K4xA1q5IOA.jpg)
The European Commission is seeking proposals to develop a fishing vessel equipped with alternative propulsion technologies and improved energy performance. The “demonstrator” vessel should foster energy transition in the fisheries sector, and has a budget of 2.2 million euro, drawn…
![The existing Errigal Bay factory in Meenaneary, Carrick, Co Donegal The existing Errigal Bay factory in Meenaneary, Carrick, Co Donegal](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000ZSsf1Ic2nEA/s/767/I0000ZSsf1Ic2nEA.jpg)
A Donegal-based seafood processing group plans to start producing oat milk. As The Sunday Independent reports, Errigal Bay Seafoods began examining new opportunities after “Brexit’s negative effect on the seafood processing business”. It reports that Errigal Bay Seafoods secured planning…
![Fisheries and Angling Improvement Strategy for Foyle and Carlingford 2022-2030 Fisheries and Angling Improvement Strategy for Foyle and Carlingford 2022-2030](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000BD353I6w1MI/s/500/I0000BD353I6w1MI.jpg)
The Loughs Agency has announced the launch of its Fisheries and Angling Improvement Strategy, accompanied by action plans for the Foyle and Carlingford catchment areas. This comprehensive strategy maps out the Loughs Agency’s commitment to the sustainable expansion of fisheries…
![The all-weather lifeboat RNLB Bridie O'Shea The all-weather lifeboat RNLB Bridie O'Shea](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00006JiP3CA.Kcw/s/767/I00006JiP3CA.Kcw.jpg)
Wicklow RNLI rescued three fishermen on Monday, March 18, after their boat suffered mechanical failure. The all-weather lifeboat RNLB Bridie O'Shea, under the command of Coxswain Alan Goucher, was called to the scene at 12.19 pm, 11 nautical miles northeast…
![Simon Kennedy and his wife Kate O'Connor Kennedy, the team behind Killary Fjord Shellfish with the magnificent backdrop of Killary Harbour Simon Kennedy and his wife Kate O'Connor Kennedy, the team behind Killary Fjord Shellfish with the magnificent backdrop of Killary Harbour](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000ukj7Gnhqhm0/s/767/I0000ukj7Gnhqhm0.jpg)
A Connemara shellfish business is using Brexit-related grant aid for a new packaging and labelling machine. Killary Fjord Shellfish in Leenane received grant aid of over €16,000 through Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) under the Brexit Sustainable Aquaculture Growth Scheme. The…
![Net seized by fisheries officers at the Grand Canal near Monasterevin on 27 May 2023 Net seized by fisheries officers at the Grand Canal near Monasterevin on 27 May 2023](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00004CnHRSZ_N1U/s/500/I00004CnHRSZ_N1U.jpg)
Fines and Costs Totalling €8k Secured Against Two Dublin Men for Illegal Fish Netting in Laois
15th March 2024 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has secured convictions against two men for illegal netting, with fines and costs reaching €8,000. Valiulis Dalius and Bloslanas Dzapbarovas, both of Kilnamanagh in Dublin 24, were prosecuted for using a net to capture fish in…
![File image of a brown trout caught and released at Lough Sheelin File image of a brown trout caught and released at Lough Sheelin](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Wl_9o2h0Bgk/s/500/I0000Wl_9o2h0Bgk.jpg)
IFI Gains Convictions Against Three Men for Illegal Angling on Lough Sheelin
15th March 2024 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has secured convictions against three men in two separate cases of illegal angling on Lough Sheelin. Jason Bennett of Blue Ball, Co Offaly and Thomas McCarthy of Tullamore, Co Offaly were prosecuted for trolling — where…
![The Ocean Protector is one of three EFCA offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) The Ocean Protector is one of three EFCA offshore patrol vessels (OPVs)](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000LoIasabWrfQ/s/767/I0000LoIasabWrfQ.jpg)
An offshore patrol vessel with the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) has berthed in Dublin to mark the 20th anniversary of the North Western Waters Advisory Council and the Pelagic Advisory Council. The Ocean Protector is one of three EFCA…
![Charlina Vitcheva, the European Commission’s director-general for maritime affairs and fisheries Charlina Vitcheva, the European Commission’s director-general for maritime affairs and fisheries](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000N_e5wThxrvw/s/767/I0000N_e5wThxrvw.jpg)
Key Common Fisheries Policy Conference Discuss Regional Management in Dublin Castle
14th March 2024 Fishing
Regional management of the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is due to be discussed at a conference in Dublin Castle today. Key speakers at the event will include Charlina Vitcheva, the European Commission’s director-general for maritime affairs and fisheries, along…
![The Marine Institute’s new chief executive, Dr Rick Officer The Marine Institute’s new chief executive, Dr Rick Officer](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000CbmvxUeXOeM/s/767/I0000CbmvxUeXOeM.jpg)
Sharing Ireland's Sea Space is "an Opportunity, Not a Problem" - Marine Institute's New Chief Executive Dr Rick Officer
13th March 2024 Wavelength Podcast
Good news – there is a sustained trend towards improvement in fish stocks in Irish waters, the Marine Institute’s new chief executive, Dr Rick Officer says. Speaking to Wavelengths, he says “huge credit” is due to Irish fishers for weathering…
![Cork’s Lower River Lee Cork’s Lower River Lee](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000dEePPfV3YuY/s/500/I0000dEePPfV3YuY.jpg)
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has opened the second draw for anglers wishing to catch and keep salmon from Cork’s Lower River Lee in 2024. ‘Brown tag’ regulations came into force on the river from 1 February and will remain in…
![TG 4 TV drama Tarrac, which involves rowers Rachel Feeney, Kate Finegan, Kate Nic Chonaonaigh, and Kelly Gough, is set on the Dingle peninsula and will be aired on TG4 and TG4.ie on Monday, March 18th, 2024,at 9.30 pm TG 4 TV drama Tarrac, which involves rowers Rachel Feeney, Kate Finegan, Kate Nic Chonaonaigh, and Kelly Gough, is set on the Dingle peninsula and will be aired on TG4 and TG4.ie on Monday, March 18th, 2024,at 9.30 pm](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000.Bs0RPGRsHI/s/767/I0000.Bs0RPGRsHI.jpg)
A drama which involves a group of female rowers training in the Atlantic off the Kerry Gaeltacht will have its first television screening on TG4 this month. Tarrac, which involves rowers Rachel Feeney, Kate Finegan, Kate Nic Chonaonaigh, and Kelly…