United for Sustainability
About Us
Established in 1979, the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) is an Irish fish Producer Organisation representing and supporting fishermen’s interests.
POs play a role in managing quotas and marketing the fisheries products of their members and in achieving the objectives of the Common Fishery Policy and the Common Market Organisation for Fishery and Aquaculture Products.
Our organisation’s members work together to support and promote viable and sustainable fishing in the fisheries they operate. We have a broad membership, representing small inshore fishing vessels up to the largest boats in the Irish fleet. All owned by family businesses built up over multiple generations, the vessels play a vital role in their local coastal communities
We foster strong, dynamic, and resilient fishing communities through collaboration and support.
We collaborate closely with organisation’s that align with and support our mission.
We support vital scientific research that underpins sustainable and best fishing practices.
We have been safeguarding the future of our seas for over 45 years.
Cultural Heritage
Fishing is a primary industry in the coastal communities of Ireland, providing both an essential supply of nutritious food and a critical source of employment. The true value of fishing extends far beyond these fundamental provisions. Fishing forms an integral part of the cultural identity of many coastal communities and is core to the heritage of our island nation.
Fishing
The KFO has members in coastal counties in Ulster, Connaught and Munster. We support fishermen all around the coast of Donegal, from Greencastle to Killybegs and along the west coast to Mayo, Galway and south to Cork. Our membership comprises vessels of all sizes and all sectors who are involved in pelagic, demersal and crustacean fisheries in Irish waters and the wider northeast Atlantic.
Future Of Fishing
The future of fishing lies in the sustainable management of our natural resources. KFO members are committed to the long-term sustainability of fish stocks and the protection of the marine ecosystem in which they fish. The core value of the KFO supports the science that contributes to effective and sustainable fisheries management.
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