Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Killybegs Fishermens Organisation Irish Fish Producer Organisation representing and supporting fishermen's interests. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://kfo.ie/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News Archive](https://kfo.ie/news-archive/) - A list of all the latest news and insights at the KFO. - [Seafood Ireland Alliance meets with Government Ministers as crises deepens within fisheries sectors](https://kfo.ie/seafood-ireland-alliance-meets-with-government-ministers-as-crises-deepens-within-fisheries-sectors/) - 11 April 2026 Representatives of the Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA) met with Ministers Martin Heydon, Timmy Dooley, Michael Healy Rae and Noel Grealish this mo - [Minister remains silent on the future of the scientifically unsupported offshore SACs](https://kfo.ie/minister-remains-silent-on-sacs/) - It is a year since the KFO presented its objection to the Designated Areas Appeals Advisory Board (DAAAB) to two offshore Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) p - [Call for Urgent Action as Seafood Taskforce Convenes](https://kfo.ie/call-for-urgent-action-as-seafood-taskforce-convenes/) - Ireland’s seafood industry is calling for immediate, practical measures to protect fleets and coastal communities as the new Seafood Task Force begins its work - [EU Commissioner Urged to act on Seafood Sector Crisis](https://kfo.ie/eu-commissioner-urged-to-act-on-seafood-sector-crisis/) - The Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA) has pressed EU Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis for urgent action to address the escalating crisis facing Ireland’s fishi - [Stephen McCahill](https://kfo.ie/stephen-mccahill/) - The KFO is deeply saddened by the sudden and tragic death of Stephen McCahill, who over many years has had a long association with the fishing industry through - [Coastal States show their true colours at latest talks](https://kfo.ie/mackerel_mismanagement/) - Despite many statements decrying the state of the mackerel stock, the KFO was dismayed to learn that the Coastal States failed once again to make any progress - [MEPs Urged to Act on Fisheries Crisis](https://kfo.ie/meps-urged-to-act-on-fisheries-crisis/) - The Seafood Ireland Alliance will meet Irish MEPs in Brussels tomorrow, (Wed 12 Nov, 14:00 European Parliament), to press for decisive EU action to protect Ire - [Stark scientific advice for key pelagic stocks released](https://kfo.ie/stark-scientific-advice-for-key-pelagic-stocks-released/) - Stark scientific advice for key pelagic stocks released KFO urges the Minister to support the industry Amid much speculation, today ICES released stark scienti - [Mackerel at Tipping Point](https://kfo.ie/mackerel-at-tipping-point/) - Seafood Ireland Alliance Slams Failure of Coastal States to Act The Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA) has warned that the future of Europe’s most valuable pelagic - [Commissioner Meeting Crucial for Irish Fishing Industry](https://kfo.ie/commissioner-meeting-crucial-for-irish-fishing-industry/) - Seafood Ireland Alliance urges EU to ensure fairness in quotas, workable rules, and protection for coastal communities. Brussels, 2nd Sept: The Seafood Ireland - [Choosing sentiment over science for fisheries management](https://kfo.ie/choosing-sentiment-over-science-for-fisheries-management/) - Seafood Ireland Alliance expresses disappointed with Government decision on 6 nautical mile ban The Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA) were disappointed but not su - [EU Budget Shake-Up Could Undermine Irish Fishing](https://kfo.ie/eu-budget-shake-up-could-undermine-irish-fishing/) - Industry Raises Alarm Over Reduction in Ring-Fenced Funding Ireland’s seafood industry is warning that a major shift in EU funding could seriously dilute suppo - [KFO and IS&EFPO comments on the Ecological Sensitivity Analysis of the Irish Sea](https://kfo.ie/irish-sea-report/) - The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) and the Irish South and East Fish Producers Organisation (IS&EFPO) have performed an initial review of the “Ecolog - [Terri Tully](https://kfo.ie/25816-2/) - It was with deep sadness that the KFO learned of the passing of Terri Tully. Terri worked for the old Killybegs Fishermen’s Association (KFA), from which the K - [Seafood Ireland Call for New Sprat Management Regime](https://kfo.ie/seafood-ireland-call-for-new-sprat-management-regime/) - The Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA) is calling for urgent action to introduce a new, science-based management plan for sprat fishing. The group warns that an ou - [Tadhg Gallagher](https://kfo.ie/tadhg-gallagher/) - The funeral of Tadhg Gallagher of Gallagher Bros, who passed away yesterday, will take place on Thursday. Tadhg was very well known and respected throughout th - [Resolution in sight for KFO’s objection to scientifically unsupported designation of offshore SACs](https://kfo.ie/kfo-sac-appeal/) - On Friday last, the KFO had the opportunity to present its objection to two proposed offshore Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) to the Designated Areas Appea - [Proposed Porcupine Bank and Southern Canyons SAC designations have little scientific basis](https://kfo.ie/proposed-sac-objection/) - The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) published a Notice of intention to Designate Porcupine Shelf and Southern Canyons as Special A - [NPWS approach to designating new conservation areas lacks scientific integrity](https://kfo.ie/npws/) - Lack of consultation is a further slap in the face for fishermen says KFO Three new proposed marine conservation areas which have been foisted upon fishermen a - [KFO Chief Executive to leave position at year end](https://kfo.ie/kfo-chief-executive-to-leave-position-at-year-end/) - Seán O’Donoghue to step down after 23 years at the helm The chairman of the board of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has announced that long-serving CEO - [Seamus Tully](https://kfo.ie/seamus-tully/) - The funeral took place in Killybegs on Tuesday 11 February of Seamus Tully, Fintra Road, who was one of the pioneers of the Irish pelagic industry. He was a me - [Fishermen seek input to offshore wind projects](https://kfo.ie/fishermen-seek-input-to-offshore-wind-projects/) - Seafood Industry gives guarded welcome to Future Framework Policy Statement for Offshore Renewable Energy Responding to the recent publication of an updated Fu - [Candidates Confirmed for Fishing Sector Hustings 22nd May](https://kfo.ie/candidates-confirmed-for-fishing-sector-hustings-22nd-may/) - Killybegs, Wed. 15th May: Fishing and seafood organisations have come together to launch a pre-election campaign for change at EU level. They are asking MEPs t - [ICES’ new VME advice indicates major changes in Irish waters but no retraction of error strewn advice](https://kfo.ie/ices-new-vme-advice/) - In 2022 the EU Commission published an Implementing Regulation (2022/1614) which closed 87 areas in EU waters to bottom fishing. The closures were based on adv - [ICES issues stark scientific advice for mackerel](https://kfo.ie/ices-mackerel-advice/) - KFO urges the Minister and the Commission to call out the reprehensible practices of Nordic countries The scientific advice for mackerel issued by ICES today c - [Fishing Organisations Respond to BIM Report](https://kfo.ie/bim-report/) - Report points to “a worrying decline in the seafood industry” Today, the alliance of five Irish fishing producing and processing seafood organisations issued a - [Seafood Industry expresses concerns over the South coast DMAP proposal and highlights flaws in the process](https://kfo.ie/south-coast-dmap-flaws/) - Responding to the recent consultation on the draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan for Offshore Renewable Energy (SC-DMAP) issued by the Department o - [Five Fishing Organisations Unite for EU Change](https://kfo.ie/unite-for-eu-change/) - Five Irish fish producing and processing seafood organisations have come together to demand change at national and EU level. They have issued a joint statement - [#Fight4Fishing Campaign](https://kfo.ie/fight4fishing/) - [MEP Hopefuls to Address Fishing Community](https://kfo.ie/mep-hustings/) - Candidates Confirmed for Fishing Sector Hustings 22nd May Killybegs, Wed. 15th May: Fishing and seafood organisations have come together to launch a pre-electi - [KFO acknowledges need for improved management in inshore waters](https://kfo.ie/kfo-trawling-consultation/) - In responding to the public consultation on a review of trawling activity inside the six nautical mile (nm) zone and baselines, the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organ - [KFO appeal the rejection of SAC objection and highlight lack of scientific evidence for North-west Irish Sea SPA](https://kfo.ie/kfo-sac-appeal-and-spa-objection/) - The long running issues concerning the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s (NPWS) unilateral approach to designating Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and - [Fisheries Council outcome acceptable to Ireland but much more left to do](https://kfo.ie/fisheries-council-2/) - Additional mackerel secured as KFO CEO gives guarded welcome to conclusion of talks The CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, Seán O’Donoghue has give - [Fisheries Council regains some decision-making clout](https://kfo.ie/fisheries-council/) - Unlike previous years, negotiators likely to reach final decisions for 2024 on key stocks for Irish fishermen The CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation - [KFO announces new CEO](https://kfo.ie/kfo-announces-new-ceo/) - BIM executive, Dominic Rihan appointed to helm of Ireland’s largest fish producer organisation The chairman of the board of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisat - [Fishermen welcome funding to mitigate impact of Brexit](https://kfo.ie/pelagic-scheme/) - Monies very timely for a sector hammered by Brexit, says KFO The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed the announcement of a fund established to comp - [Fisheries’ low carbon footprint a resounding endorsement for industry](https://kfo.ie/low-carbon-footprint/) - KFO says report findings are being improved on by members through ongoing collaboration with BIM Killybegs Chief Scientific and Sustainability Officer, Dr Edwa - [Seafood industry unite around sustainable development of offshore renewable energy](https://kfo.ie/dmap/) - Representatives of Ireland’s seafood industry have come together to propose a comprehensive road map for the selection and management of sites for offshore win - [Noel McGing RIP](https://kfo.ie/noel-mcging-rip/) - Today marks a sad day for the KFO, Killybegs and the Irish fishing industry with the passing of Noel McGing. The KFO staff, board and members wish to express t - [KFO review of the ICES VME Advice identifies significant issues and unsupported closures](https://kfo.ie/vme-advice-review/) - On 15th September 2022 the European Commission published an Implementing Regulation (2022/1614) which closed 87 areas in EU waters to bottom fishing. The closu - [EBFA Day of Europe](https://kfo.ie/ebfa-day-of-europe/) - Fishers across Europe protest in defence of their work and way of living During the past week, fishers across Europe protested against the EU policies that are - [Europe wide protest against the EU policies](https://kfo.ie/europe-wide-protest-against-the-eu-policies/) - Fishing is part of Europe, its culture and traditions The European bottom fishing fleet represented by EBFA calls for a Europe wide protest against the EU poli - [Seafood / ORE Engagement in Ireland - A Summary Guide](https://kfo.ie/seafood-ore-engagement-in-ireland-a-summary-guide/) - The Seafood / ORE Working Group has just published its Summary Guide for Seafood / ORE Engagement in Ireland. The Working Group, chaired by Captain Robert McCa - [Latest seafood report starkly highlights KFO concerns](https://kfo.ie/latest-seafood-report-starkly-highlights-kfo-concerns/) - Fishermen now waiting 30 months for access to approved Brexit funding The ongoing, inordinate delay in providing compensation to fishermen impacted by Brexit i - [Fishermen demand immediate access to approved Brexit fund](https://kfo.ie/fishermen-demand-immediate-access-to-approved-brexit-fund/) - KFO say millions will be returned if Ireland doesn’t follow Danish lead. A European fund established to compensate Irish fishermen adversely impacted by the pe - [BIM and RNLI announce further dates in Man Overboard Experience for Fishers](https://kfo.ie/bim-and-rnli-announce-further-dates-in-man-overboard-experience-for-fishers/) - Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, in partnership with the RNLI are delighted to announce further dates in the series of one day - [Council negotiations futile in shadow of EU/UK talks](https://kfo.ie/council-negotiations-futile-in-shadow-of-eu-uk-talks/) - Absence of Danish resolution on critical mackerel stock compounds fishermen’s misery The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has described the outcome of - [Fisheries Council has become a festive sideshow](https://kfo.ie/fisheries-council-has-become-a-festive-sideshow/) - Handcuffed negotiators unlikely to resolve key fisheries issues In what is shaping up to be a repeat of last year’s festive charade, the Killybegs Fishermen’s - [KFO Opening Statement to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food, & the Marine](https://kfo.ie/kfo-opening-statement-to-joint-oireachtas-committee-on-agriculture-food-the-marine/) - 7th December 2022 Fish Quotas and Decommissioning Chairman, and Committee Members, thank you for the opportunity to address you here today. You have requested - [Fishermen being left behind by rising tide](https://kfo.ie/fishermen-being-left-behind-by-rising-tide/) - KFO to highlight litany of festering problems facing industry Morale in the Irish fishing industry is at an all-time low as rocketing fuel costs, shrinking quo - [EBFA outraged at Commission’s implementing VMEs Regulation](https://kfo.ie/ebfa-outraged-at-commissions-implementing-vmes-regulation/) - On the 15th of September the European Commission published an implementing regulation which puts an end to bottom fishing in VMEs in 87 different areas in the - [Launch of the new Green Isle](https://kfo.ie/launch-of-the-new-green-isle/) - Congratulations to Michael F Cavanagh his wife Mary and their children Aaron and Laura on the launch of their vessel the new 'Green Isle' last week. A great da - [Fishermen unable to sustain rocketing fuel costs](https://kfo.ie/fishermen-unable-to-sustain-rocketing-fuel-costs/) - KFO calls for urgent political intervention to relieve crisis The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has called for immediate political action to allevia - [BIM’s National Seafood Survey information meeting in Killybegs](https://kfo.ie/bims-national-seafood-survey-information-meeting-in-killybegs/) - BIM is hosting a series of information meetings about the National Seafood Survey (NSS) with vessel owners around Ireland’s coast throughout October 2022 to la - [ieCatch V3 Rollout & Training](https://kfo.ie/iecatch-v3-rollout-training/) - Attention all KFO members. The electronic Logbook software (ieCatch ) is being upgraded to a new version (V3). The new ieCatch V3 has been fully rebuilt in lin - [Killybegs Lost at Sea Memorial](https://kfo.ie/lost-at-sea-memorial/) - The KFO and its members were delighted to be able to support the recent refurbishment of the Killybegs Memorial. Furey Tarmac from Inver did a fantastic job an - [Significant progress made on Danish mackerel dispute](https://kfo.ie/significant-progress-made-on-danish-mackerel-dispute/) - Festive cheer otherwise in scant supply at Fisheries Council Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) CEO, Seán O’Donoghue has welcomed a declaration issued by - [Brexit residue erodes Fisheries Council clout](https://kfo.ie/brexit-residue-erodes-fisheries-council-clout/) - Handcuffed negotiators unlikely to resolve key fisheries issues ? The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has expressed its serious misgivings ahead of th - [Guilty until proven innocent, the lot of Irish fishermen](https://kfo.ie/significant-progress-made-on-danish-mackerel-dispute-12-14-2021-festive-cheer-otherwise-in-scant-supply-at-fisheries-council-killybegs-fishermens-organisation-kfo-ceo-sean-o/) - EU Commission refuses fishermen sight of contentious report Fishermen are demanding sight of a control audit report which allegedly makes a range of damaging a - [KFO welcomes High Court ruling against SFPA](https://kfo.ie/kfo-welcomes-high-court-ruling-against-sfpa/) - Authority acted ‘ultra vires’, states judge ? The Chief Executive of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, Seán O’Donoghue has welcomed today’s High Court ru - [Fishing industry expresses no confidence in Sea Fisheries Protection Authority](https://kfo.ie/fishing-industry-expresses-no-confidence-in-sea-fisheries-protection-authority-2/) - Catch weighing fiasco is final straw for frustrated fishermen ? The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority is not fit for purpose and needs to be reset as a matter - [Burden sharing imperative for survival of Irish fishermen](https://kfo.ie/burden-sharing-imperative-for-survival-of-irish-fishermen-2/) - Government must urgently redouble its effort The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has reacted angrily to suggestions from the European Commission that - [Brexit deal fails Irish fishermen](https://kfo.ie/brexit-deal-fails-irish-fishermen-2/) - KFO demands compensation in mackerel quota transfer from other EU members The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has said the Brexit deal reached this ev - [Government must not stand idly by and sacrifice Irish fishing industry](https://kfo.ie/government-must-not-stand-idly-by-and-sacrifice-irish-fishing-industry/) - KFO aghast at proposal to throw fisheries ‘under the bus’ ? The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has implored the Irish Government to honour the commit - [Brexit uncertainty to severely hamper fisheries negotiations](https://kfo.ie/brexit-uncertainty-to-severely-hamper-fisheries-negotiations/) - Unprecedented backdrop for annual EU fisheries council talks The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has expressed a note of caution ahead of the annual m - [Britain can’t have its cake and eat it](https://kfo.ie/britain-cant-have-its-cake-and-eat-it/) - UK cannot expect to retain EU membership fishing benefits, post-Brexit ? The complexity of moulding Britain’s future relationship with the EU is nowhere more e - [Irish Government intent on heaping hardship on beleaguered fishermen](https://kfo.ie/irish-government-intent-on-heaping-hardship-on-beleaguered-fishermen/) - ?Fisheries sector facing twin threats of Brexit and penalty points ? As the Irish fishing industry teeters on the brink facing its biggest ever crisis in the f - [KFO enraged at Government penalty points U-turn](https://kfo.ie/kfo-enraged-at-government-penalty-points-u-turn/) - Taoiseach must urgently amend legislation ?Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) CEO, Seán O’Donoghue has stated that the fishing industry is livid that Tao - [Creed rejects fisheries sector plea for COVID-19 support](https://kfo.ie/creed-rejects-fisheries-sector-plea-for-covid-19-support/) - Producer organisations accuse Minister of ‘failing to recognise the gravity of unprecedented crisis’ ? In rejecting impassioned appeals for specific COVID supp - [KFO welcomes EU legislative measures to help maintain seafood supply](https://kfo.ie/kfo-welcomes-eu-legislative-measures-to-help-maintain-seafood-supply/) - Emergency additional financial support now imperative to manage unprecedented COVID-19 crisis ? ?The Killybegs Fisheries Organisation (KFO) has said it welcome - [Fishing organisations condemn port blockades](https://kfo.ie/fishing-organisations-condemn-port-blockades/) - Stringent criteria being met to safeguard public health while maintaining seafood supply ? Recent port blockades in Dingle and Castletownbere preventing access - [KFO lauds Barnier commitment to fisheries](https://kfo.ie/kfo-lauds-barnier-commitment-to-fisheries/) - Draft mandate sets out support required by Irish industry ? The Killybegs Fisheries Organisation (KFO) has welcomed today’s EU's draft negotiating blueprint fo - [UK Fisheries Bill confirms ‘worst fears’ of Irish fishermen](https://kfo.ie/uk-fisheries-bill-confirms-worst-fears-of-irish-fishermen/) - ? Trade linkage paramount to avoid chaos at sea ? The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has expressed its bemusement at the UK Fisheries Bill published - [2020 Irish Quotas](https://kfo.ie/2020-irish-quotas/) - See also KFO Newsletter No 76 (December 2019)? - [KFO recognises ‘reasonable outcome’ to Fisheries Council talks](https://kfo.ie/kfo-recognises-reasonable-outcome-to-fisheries-council-talks/) - ? Fate of Irish fishing industry remains inextricably linked to Brexit negotiations ? The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has said that this week’s Co - [Commission’s cod and whiting proposals branded ‘unworkable’](https://kfo.ie/commissions-cod-and-whiting-proposals-branded-unworkable/) - Darker Brexit shadow hangs over talks, post-UK election The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has expressed its concern ahead of the annual meeting of t - [KFO welcomes 41% boost in 2020 mackerel quota](https://kfo.ie/kfo-welcomes-41-boost-in-2020-mackerel-quota/) - Scientific advisory group rectifies previous errors Irish pelagic fishermen have been given a timely and welcome boost with negotiations around next year’s mac - [Fisheries aid package “welcome but not what’s wanted”](https://kfo.ie/fisheries-aid-package-welcome-but-not-whats-wanted/) - ?A €14million fisheries aid package, to be distributed in the event of a ‘No-deal’ Brexit, announced in Budget 2020 has been met with a lukewarm response from - [Barnier commits EU support to EUFA](https://kfo.ie/barnier-commits-eu-support-to-eufa/) - The EUFA delegation including Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation CEO, Seán O’Donoghue which met EU Chief Brexit Negotiator, Michel Barnier in Brussels EU fishe - [KFO warns of port blockades and widespread chaos](https://kfo.ie/kfo-warns-of-port-blockades-and-widespread-chaos/) - “A ‘no-deal’ Brexit will bring flash points and conflict at sea” – KFO CEO ? T he Chief Executive of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has issued a stark - [KFO welcomes crucial re-evaluation of mackerel stock size](https://kfo.ie/kfo-welcomes-crucial-re-evaluation-of-mackerel-stock-size/) - Revised 2019 ICES scientific advice must be issued as a matter of urgency - KFO ? The Chief Executive of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO), Seán O’D - [KFO extremely concerned at latest UK Brexit developments](https://kfo.ie/kfo-extremely-concerned-at-latest-uk-brexit-developments/) - “A disorderly Brexit would damage Irish fisheries irreparably” – KFO CEO ? Responding to last night’s developments in the House of Commons, Killybegs Fishermen - [KFO welcomes Commission’s contingency proposals](https://kfo.ie/kfo-welcomes-commissions-contingency-proposals/) - “Europe has listened to Irish fisheries concerns regarding ‘no-deal’ Brexit” - KFO ?The Chief Executive of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed - [Fishermen seek Brexit mitigation measures](https://kfo.ie/fishermen-seek-brexit-mitigation-measures/) - KFO remains hopeful that UK can reach Brexit deal As the UK meanders chaotically out of the EU, the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has called for a suite o - [‘No-deal Brexit’ would be unmitigated disaster for Irish fisheries](https://kfo.ie/no-deal-brexit-would-be-unmitigated-disaster-for-irish-fisheries/) - ? KFO extremely concerned at consequences of potential Hard Brexit ? Following publication of the Irish Government’s ‘contingency action plan’ for a no-deal Br - [KFO welcomes 30% increase in whitefish quotas for North West fishermen](https://kfo.ie/kfo-welcomes-30-increase-in-whitefish-quotas-for-north-west-fishermen/) - Workable solution found for ‘Landing Obligation’ ? The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has acknowledged the outcome of the Council of Fisheries Ministers, w - [Brexit uncertainty casts dark shadow over Quota Negotiations for Irish fisheries](https://kfo.ie/brexit-uncertainty-casts-dark-shadow-over-quota-negotiations-for-irish-fisheries/) - Full implementation of landing obligation major issue for Fisheries Council The Chief Executive of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has expressed h - [EU, Norway and Faroes agree 20% cut in mackerel for 2019           KFO highly critical of scientific advice provided](https://kfo.ie/eu-norway-and-faroes-agree-20-cut-in-mackerel-for-2019-kfo-highly-critical-of-scientific-advice-provided/) - ? The EU, Norway and Faroes have today signed a tripartite agreement in Bergen, Norway setting the TAC for mackerel for 2019 at 653,438 tonnes a 20% reduction - [Fisheries sector encouraged by latest UK-EU declaration](https://kfo.ie/fisheries-sector-encouraged-by-latest-uk-eu-declaration/) - Brexit declaration specifically references fishing industry ?The Chief Executive of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed today’s Brexit declarat - [Positive early signs for Irish fisheries as British cabinet backs Brexit text](https://kfo.ie/positive-early-signs-for-irish-fisheries-as-british-cabinet-backs-brexit-text/) - Industry well placed to avoid a disastrous Brexit but a long way to go to deliver final agreement The Irish fishing is well placed to avoid a disastrous hard B - [KFO pays tribute to industry stalwart](https://kfo.ie/kfo-pays-tribute-to-industry-stalwart/) - CEO saddened at passing of ‘recognisable face’ of fisheries ? The CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has paid tribute to his predecessor describing - [Taoiseach commits unfettered Government support to Irish fisheries in face of Brexit](https://kfo.ie/taoiseach-commits-unfettered-government-support-to-irish-fisheries-in-face-of-brexit/) - ? Industry stakeholders along with An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste, Simon Coveney and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed ahead o - [Fisheries lobby groups to request unequivocal support of Taoiseach](https://kfo.ie/fisheries-lobby-groups-to-request-unequivocal-support-of-taoiseach/) - Producer organisations to meet Taoiseach on Brexit process Irish fishermen are adamant that the legal text of any Brexit agreement must reflect their demands a - [Approved Brexit guidelines endorsed by KFO](https://kfo.ie/approved-brexit-guidelines-endorsed-by-kfo/) - The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has responded to the approved Brexit guidelines adopted in Brussels earlier as a “vindication of everything we have done - [KFO welcomes agreement on Brexit transition period](https://kfo.ie/kfo-welcomes-agreement-on-brexit-transition-period/) - The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed the agreement in principle on a transition period announced yesterday by EU Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnie - [KFO welcomes European Council commitment to fisheries](https://kfo.ie/kfo-welcomes-european-council-commitment-to-fisheries/) - Brexit draft guidelines specifically cite requirement for fisheries to be included in Free Trade Agreement ? French Ambassador, Stéphane Crouzat visits Killybe - [KFO welcomes Fisheries Council deal                                          Brexit remains ‘elephant in the room’ for extremely concerned Irish fishermen](https://kfo.ie/kfo-welcomes-fisheries-council-deal-brexit-remains-elephant-in-the-room-for-extremely-concerned-irish-fishermen/) - ? The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed the outcome of the Council of Fisheries Ministers, which finished early this morning, as generally positi - [300 jobs in jeopardy from Commission proposal](https://kfo.ie/300-jobs-in-jeopardy-from-commission-proposal/) - KFO implore intervention of Minister Creed to avoid €33million loss to fisheries sector ? The KFO is appealing in the strongest possible terms to Minister Mich - [October 26th, 2017](https://kfo.ie/october-26th-2017/) - [EfficientShip project announces first ORC installed on a fishing vessel.](https://kfo.ie/efficientship-project-announces-first-orc-installed-on-a-fishing-vessel/) - In the frame of the EfficientShip project, ENOGIA and its partners, including Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, have just started the demonstration phase of - [July 27th, 2017](https://kfo.ie/july-27th-2017/) - [KFO welcomes outcome to mackerel quota review](https://kfo.ie/kfo-welcomes-outcome-to-mackerel-quota-review/) - Minister to retain existing sharing arrangements The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has tonight welcomed the final decision by the Minister for Agriculture - [KFO welcomes clarification from chairperson of Oireachtas committee](https://kfo.ie/kfo-welcomes-clarification-from-chairperson-of-oireachtas-committee/) - Tóibín admits to ‘imbalance’ of witnesses ?The CEO of Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO), Seán O’Donoghue has welcomed clarification from the chairperson - [KFO and IFPO continuing to assist with search for missing crew of Rescue 116](https://kfo.ie/kfo-and-ifpo-continuing-to-assist-with-search-for-missing-crew-of-rescue-116/) - T he KFO and IFPO are continuing to assist in the search for the two missing crew of Recuse 116 operator Paul Ormsby and winchman Ciarán Smith and will be emba - [KFO says overall outcome of the Fisheries Council was positive](https://kfo.ie/kfo-says-overall-outcome-of-the-fisheries-council-was-positive/) - KFO said the overall outcome of the Fisheries Council that finished at 2am this morning was positive with significant increases in three pelagic stocks mackere - [8th December  PRESS RELEASE](https://kfo.ie/8th-december-press-release/) - KFO calls on Minister Creed to ensure that the Commission’s proposed cuts for key Irish stocks are reversed at the Fisheries Council next week Up to 400 Jobs c - [KFO Welcomes Minister Noonan’s Budget Announcement on the Seafarers Allowance](https://kfo.ie/kfo-welcomes-minister-noonans-budget-announcement-on-the-seafarers-allowance/) - The KFO welcomed the announcement today by Minister Michael Noonan in his budget speech that he will introduce the seafarers allowance for those working on boa - [Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation Ltd Newsletter 62](https://kfo.ie/killybegs-fishermens-organisation-ltd-newsletter-62/) - [University College Cork and the Marine Institute conducting Killer Whale Research](https://kfo.ie/university-college-cork-and-the-marine-institute-conducting-killer-whale-research/) - Róisín Pinfield from the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences in University College Cork is studying the killer whales that forage around the - [EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE Grand Chamber REJECTS COMMISSION’S APPEAL ON KFO MEMBERS SAFETY TONNAGE APPLICATIONS](https://kfo.ie/european-court-of-justice-grand-chamber-rejects-commissions-appeal-on-kfo-members-safety-tonnage-applications/) - The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice ruled today the 14th June to reject an appeal by the Commission to annul the General Court’s decision of 201 - [KFO Satisfied with Outcome of Fisheries Council Overall a Positive Result with Significant Increase for Whitefish and Prawns](https://kfo.ie/kfo-satisfied-with-outcome-of-fisheries-council-overall-a-positive-result-with-significant-increase-for-whitefish-and-prawns/) - KFO was pleased at the final outcome of the Fisheries Council concluded in the small hours of this morning in Brussels after intensive negotiations over two da - [KFO calls on Minister Coveney to ensure that the Commission’s proposed cuts for key Irish stocks are reversed at the Fisheries Council next week](https://kfo.ie/kfo-calls-on-minister-coveney-to-ensure-that-the-commissions-proposed-cuts-for-key-irish-stocks-are-reversed-at-the-fisheries-council-next-week/) - ? Up to 325 Jobs could be lost if Commission’s proposals are agreed Next Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th of December the Council of Fisheries Ministers meets in B - [December 08th, 2015](https://kfo.ie/december-08th-2015/) - [Coveney Announces Adoption of €241M EMFF Seafood Development Operational Programme](https://kfo.ie/coveney-announces-adoption-of-eur241m-emff-seafood-development-operational-programme/) - The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, today announced that the European Commission has agreed and adopted Ireland’s new €241 mil - [Minister Coveney Outlines Details of Planned New Scheme for Non EEA Workers in Irish Fishing Fleet](https://kfo.ie/minister-coveney-outlines-details-of-planned-new-scheme-for-non-eea-workers-in-irish-fishing-fleet/) - Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney welcomed agreement reached at today’s Task Force meeting on a new system for migrant workers in th - [KFO WELCOMES PLANNED NEW SCHEME FOR NON EEA WORKERS IN IRISH FISHING FLEET](https://kfo.ie/kfo-welcomes-planned-new-scheme-for-non-eea-workers-in-irish-fishing-fleet/) - The KFO has welcomed the announcement last Thursday evening by Minister Coveney of a planned new scheme for non EEA workers in the Irish Fishing Fleet followin - [Coveney Meets EU Commissioner Vella to Highlight Issues of Importance for Irish Fishermen in Advance of the December Fisheries Council](https://kfo.ie/coveney-meets-eu-commissioner-vella-to-highlight-issues-of-importance-for-irish-fishermen-in-advance-of-the-december-fisheries-council/) - The Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney met Karmenu Vella, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries during a visit to M - [KFO mourns loss of a respected stalwart and leader](https://kfo.ie/kfo-mourns-loss-of-a-respected-stalwart-and-leader/) - “We have lost a dear friend who touched so many lives and has left a great legacy” The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has paid tribute to its former - [Herring dispute: EU lifts measures against the Faroe Islands](https://kfo.ie/herring-dispute-eu-lifts-measures-against-the-faroe-islands/) - The Commission has today, 18th August 2014, repealed the measures adopted against the Faroe Islands in August 2013 following their unsustainable fishery on Atl - [Case won](https://kfo.ie/case-won/) - 11 Irish fishermen, the bulk of them based in Donegal and members of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, have won a second case against an EU commission de - [Official launch](https://kfo.ie/official-launch/) - The official launch has taken place today of the new biomarine plant in Killybegs which, when completed will create in excess of 50 jobs for the area. Flagged - [news](https://kfo.ie/news/) - The head of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation says the industry needs to speak with a united voice on the issue of conservation and quotas determination. - [KFO News](https://kfo.ie/kfo-news/) - Fatalities in the fishing sector is far too high and it is vital to reduce the number of fatalities significantly. That’s according to the Chief Executive Offi - [a Major boost](https://kfo.ie/a-major-boost/) - A €35m investment has been announced for Killybegs, with plans to build the world’s largest bio-marine ingredients plant in the harbour town. The Killybegs Fis - [New Jobs](https://kfo.ie/new-jobs/) - A site in Killybegs has been identified but the plant still has to go through the planning process and will be dependent on state aid to get established. 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Interactive map - [The Team](https://kfo.ie/the-team/) - Our PEople Meet the Team Team Members ## Fish - [Haddock](https://kfo.ie/fish/haddock/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Albacore Tuna](https://kfo.ie/fish/albacore-tuna/) - Source: Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Boarfish](https://kfo.ie/fish/boarfish/) - Source: Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Blue Whiting](https://kfo.ie/fish/blue-whiting/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Atlantic Mackerel](https://kfo.ie/fish/atlantic-mackerel/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Herring](https://kfo.ie/fish/herring/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Horse Mackerel (Scad)](https://kfo.ie/fish/horse-mackerel/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Megrim](https://kfo.ie/fish/megrim/) - Source: Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Monkfish (Anglerfish)](https://kfo.ie/fish/monkfish-anglerfish/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Whiting](https://kfo.ie/fish/whiting/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Brown Crab](https://kfo.ie/fish/brown-crab/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus ## Fishing Information - [EU Technical Measures Regulation](https://kfo.ie/fishing-information/eu-technical-measures-regulation/) - [IMRAD Radio Licence System](https://kfo.ie/fishing-information/imrad-radio-licence-system/) - [Marine Institute Stock Book](https://kfo.ie/fishing-information/marine-institute-stock-book/) - [ICES Advice Explorer](https://kfo.ie/fishing-information/ices-advice-explorer/) - [ICES Latest Advice](https://kfo.ie/fishing-information/ices-latest-advice/) - [NWWAC Fish Map](https://kfo.ie/fishing-information/nwwac-fish-map/) - [BIM Shellfish Map](https://kfo.ie/fishing-information/bim-shellfish-map/) - [BIM Whitefish Map](https://kfo.ie/fishing-information/bim-whitefish-map/) - [BIM Pelagic Map](https://kfo.ie/fishing-information/bim-pelagic-map/) - [BIM Nephrops Map](https://kfo.ie/fishing-information/bim-nephrops-map/) - [BIM Fisheries Management Chart](https://kfo.ie/fishing-information/bim-fisheries-management-chart/) - [EU TACS and Quotas](https://kfo.ie/fishing-information/eu-tacs-and-quotas/) - [SFPA Fishery Information Notices (FINs)](https://kfo.ie/fishing-information/sfpa-fishery-information-notices-fins/) - [Marine Notices](https://kfo.ie/fishing-information/marine-notices/) - [DAFM Fisheries - Policy/Quota Management](https://kfo.ie/fishing-information/dafm-fisheries-policy-quota-management/) ## In The Media - [KFO 25th Anniversary](https://kfo.ie/in-the-media/kfo-25th-anniversary/) - [The Three Brothers ](https://kfo.ie/in-the-media/the-three-brothers/) - [Serenity ](https://kfo.ie/in-the-media/serenity/) - [Heather Jane II ](https://kfo.ie/in-the-media/heather-jane-ii/) - [Amy Jane II ](https://kfo.ie/in-the-media/amy-jane-ii/) - [Green Isle ](https://kfo.ie/in-the-media/green-isle/) - [Foyle Warrior ](https://kfo.ie/in-the-media/foyle-warrior/) - [Girl Stephanie ](https://kfo.ie/in-the-media/girl-stephanie/) ## Member Stories - [Vigilant](https://kfo.ie/member/vigilant/) - Member Stories Áine Fishing Company Pelagic Killybegs, Ireland. Áine Fishing Company Fleet DevelopmentFamily LegacyGenerational Commitment Fleet Development Oc - [Northern Celt](https://kfo.ie/member/northern-celt-ltd/) - Member Stories Áine Fishing Company Pelagic Killybegs, Ireland. Greencastle, Ireland. Áine Fishing Company Fleet DevelopmentFamily LegacyGenerational Commitmen - [Neptune](https://kfo.ie/member/neptune-fishing-co-ltd/) - Member Stories Áine Fishing Company Pelagic Killybegs, Ireland. Greencastle, Ireland. Áine Fishing Company Fleet DevelopmentFamily LegacyGenerational Commitmen - [Father McKee](https://kfo.ie/member/father-mckee/) - Member Stories Áine Fishing Company Pelagic Killybegs, Ireland. Greencastle, Ireland. Áine Fishing Company Fleet DevelopmentFamily LegacyGenerational Commitmen - [Áine](https://kfo.ie/member/aine/) - Member Stories Áine Fishing Company Pelagic Killybegs, Ireland. Cruit Island, Ireland. Áine Fishing Company Fleet DevelopmentFamily LegacyGenerational Commitme ## Our Team - [Eamon McGuinness ](https://kfo.ie/our_team/eamon-mcguinness/) - [Jens Bach ](https://kfo.ie/our_team/jens-bach/) - [Marc Gallagher](https://kfo.ie/our_team/marc-gallagher/) - [Ciaran Doherty ](https://kfo.ie/our_team/ciaran-doherty/) - [Olga Cassidy](https://kfo.ie/our_team/olga-cassidy/) - Olga and her family, the McGings, have an association with the KFO that stretches back to its inception when her father Noel was the first Chairman. Life-long - [Edward Farrell](https://kfo.ie/our_team/edward-farrell/) - Ed graduated University College Dublin in 2015 with a BSc in Zoology and went on to a pursue his interest in fisheries by completing his PhD in Marine Fisherie - [Dominic Rihan](https://kfo.ie/our_team/dominic-rihan/) - Dominic began his professional career in BIM in 1990 as a Fishing Gear Technologist. From 2003 to December 2010, Dominic undertook the role of the Marine Techn - [Eamon McHugh ](https://kfo.ie/our_team/eamon-mchugh/) - [Pete McBride ](https://kfo.ie/our_team/pete-mcbride/) - [Cyril Harkin ](https://kfo.ie/our_team/cyril-harkin/) - [Pauric Conneely ](https://kfo.ie/our_team/pauric-conneely/) - [Michael Callaghan](https://kfo.ie/our_team/michael-callaghan/) - [Tony Byrne](https://kfo.ie/our_team/tony-byrne/) ## Projects - [Boarfish biology, fisheries and stock identification 2010-2014](https://kfo.ie/project/boarfish-biology-fisheries-and-stock-identification-2010-2014/) - REsearch Boarfish Research In response to the developing boarfish fishery and the lack of science on which to base a stock assessment or management the KFO ini - [MYFISH 2012-2016](https://kfo.ie/project/myfish-2012-2016/) - Fisheries Sustainable Fisheries The MYFISH (Maximising Yield of Fisheries while Balancing Ecosystem, Economic and Social Concerns) project focused on making th - [Northwest Herring Genetic Stock Identification 2015-2020](https://kfo.ie/project/northwest-herring-genetic-stock-identification-2015-2020/) - Stocking Genetic Stock Identification Fisheries for Atlantic herring (clupea harengus) take place in different areas around the coast of Ireland. The herring s - [Herring Stock Identification](https://kfo.ie/project/herring-stock-identification/) - Identification Genetic Research Following the success of the Northwest (6.a, 7.b-c) herring genetic stock identification project, the KFO has continued its inv - [Horse Mackerel Genetic Stock Identification 2015-ongoing](https://kfo.ie/project/horse-mackerel-genetic-stock-identification-2015-ongoing/) - Stocking Genetic Stock Identification The stock identification of horse mackerel has been a long-standing issue as the initial stockidentification was not supp - [ACRUNET 2012-2015](https://kfo.ie/project/acrunet-2012-2015/) - Industry Crab Industry The ACRUNET (Atlantic Crab Resource Users Network) project (2012-2015) aimed to ensure and sustain the economic viability of the Europea - [LIFE+ EfficientShip 2014-2018](https://kfo.ie/project/life-efficientship-2014-2018/) - Sustainability Energy Efficiency The EU LIFE+ EfficientShip project (2014-2018) demonstrated the efficiency of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) unit for reducing - [NEPTUNUS 2019-2023](https://kfo.ie/project/neptunus-2019-2023/) - Sustainability Sustainability Assessment The goals of NEPTUNUS were to develop circular economy strategies for seafood supply chains, investigate the water-ene - [CIBBRiNA 2023-2029](https://kfo.ie/project/cibbrina-2023-2029/) - Bycatch Bycatch ReductionInitiative The CIBBRiNA (Coordinated Development and Implementation of Best Practice in Bycatch Reduction in the North Atlantic, Balti ## Resources - [Seafood Ireland Alliance meets with Government Ministers as crises deepens within fisheries sectors](https://kfo.ie/resources/seafood-ireland-alliance-meets-with-government-ministers-as-crises-deepens-within-fisheries-sectors/) - [Mackerel deal welcomed despite quota imbalances](https://kfo.ie/resources/mackerel-deal-welcomed-despite-quota-imbalances/) - [Ireland Cut Adrift by EU–Norway Fisheries Deal](https://kfo.ie/resources/ireland-cut-adrift-by-eu-norway-fisheries-deal/) - [EU Commissioner Urged to act on Seafood Sector Crisis](https://kfo.ie/resources/eu-commissioner-urged-to-act-on-seafood-sector-crisis/) - [Call for Urgent Action as Seafood Taskforce Convenes](https://kfo.ie/resources/call-for-urgent-action-as-seafood-taskforce-convenes/) - [SIA Statement to The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Fisheries & Maritime Affairs Marine Protected Areas](https://kfo.ie/resources/sia-statement-to-the-oireachtas-joint-committee-on-fisheries-maritime-affairs-marine-protected-areas/) - [General scheme of Marine Protected Areas Bill 2022](https://kfo.ie/resources/general-scheme-of-marine-protected-areas-bill-2022/) - [Irish industry says the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) has failed our fishing industry](https://kfo.ie/resources/irish-industry-says-the-common-fisheries-policy-cfp-has-failed-our-fishing-industry/) - [KFO Appeal to DAAAB after the Stage 1 rejection of the objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate offshore SACs](https://kfo.ie/resources/kfo-appeal-to-daaab-after-the-stage-1-rejection-of-the-objection-to-the-notice-of-intention-to-designate-offshore-sacs/) - [MEPs Urged to Act on Fisheries Crisis](https://kfo.ie/resources/meps-urged-to-act-on-fisheries-crisis/) - [Stark scientific advice for key pelagic stocks released](https://kfo.ie/resources/stark-scientific-advice-for-key-pelagic-stocks-released/) - [Mackerel at tipping point](https://kfo.ie/resources/mackerel-at-tipping-point/) - [Commissioner Meeting Crucial for Irish Fishing Industry](https://kfo.ie/resources/commissioner-meeting-crucial-for-irish-fishing-industry/) - [Choosing sentiment over science for fisheries management](https://kfo.ie/resources/choosing-sentiment-over-science-for-fisheries-management/) - [EU Budget Shake-Up Could Undermine Irish Fishing](https://kfo.ie/resources/eu-budget-shake-up-could-undermine-irish-fishing/) - [Comments on the Celtic Sea Ecological Sensitivity Analysis](https://kfo.ie/resources/comments-on-the-celtic-sea-ecological-sensitivity-analysis-2/) - [Seafood Ireland Call for New Sprat Management Regime](https://kfo.ie/resources/seafood-ireland-call-for-new-sprat-management-regime/) - [Seafood Ireland Alliance Welcomes Sinn Féin Support](https://kfo.ie/resources/seafood-ireland-alliance-welcomes-sinn-fein-support/) - [Fishing Sector Welcomes FG Manifesto](https://kfo.ie/resources/fishing-sector-welcomes-fg-manifesto/) - [Fishing Leaders Seek MEPs Support for Radical Change](https://kfo.ie/resources/fishing-leaders-seek-meps-support-for-radical-change/) - [Fishing Sector Acknowledges Fianna Fáil Manifesto](https://kfo.ie/resources/fishing-sector-acknowledges-fianna-fail-manifesto/) - [EU Fisheries Council Delivers Good and Bad News for the Irish Fishing Industry](https://kfo.ie/resources/eu-fisheries-council-delivers-good-and-bad-news-for-the-irish-fishing-industry/) - [EU Fisheries Commissioner to Visit to Ireland in May](https://kfo.ie/resources/eu-fisheries-commissioner-to-visit-to-ireland-in-may/) - [Newsletter Issue 92 - December 2023](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-92-december-2023/) - [Newsletter Issue 91 - October 2023](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-91-october-2023/) - [Newsletter Issue 90 - July 2023](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-90-july-2023/) - [Newsletter Issue 89 - April 2023](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-89-april-2023/) - [Newsletter Issue 88 - December 2022](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-december-2022/) - [Newsletter Issue 87 - October 2022](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-87-october-2022/) - [Newsletter Issue 86 - July 2022](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-86-july-2022/) - [Newsletter Issue 85 - April 2022](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-85-april-2022/) - [Newsletter Issue 82 - July 2021](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-82-july-2021/) - [Newsletter Issue 84 - December 2021](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-84-december-2021/) - [Newsletter Issue 83 - October 2021](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-83-october-2021/) - [Newsletter Issue 81 - April 2021](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-81-april-2021/) - [Newsletter Issue 80 - December 2020](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-80-december-2020/) - [Newsletter Issue 79 - October 2020](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-79-october-2020/) - [Newsletter Issue 78 - July 2020](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-78-july-2020/) - [Newsletter Issue 77 - April 2020](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-77-april-2020/) - [Newsletter Issue 76 - December 2019](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-76-december-2019/) - [Newsletter Issue 75 - October 2019](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-75-october-2019/) - [Newsletter Issue 74 - July 2019](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-74-july-2019/) - [Newsletter Issue 69 - April 2018](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-69-april-2018/) - [Newsletter Issue 73 - April 2019](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-73-april-2019/) - [Newsletter Issue 72 - December 2018](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-72-december-2018/) - [Newsletter Issue 71 - October 2018](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-71-october-2018/) - [Newsletter Issue 70 - July 2018](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-70-july-2018/) - [Newsletter Issue 68 - December 2017](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-68-december-2017/) - [Newsletter Issue 67 - October 2017](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-67-october-2017/) - [Newsletter Issue 66 - July 2017](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-66-july-2017/) - [Newsletter Issue 65 - April 2017](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-65-april-2017/) - [Newsletter Issue 64 - December 2016](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-64-december-2016/) - [Newsletter Issue 62 - July 2016](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-62-july-2016/) - [Newsletter Issue 61 - April 2016](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-61-april-2016/) - [Newsletter Issue 60 - December 2015](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-60-december-2015/) - [Newsletter Issue 59 - October 2015](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-59-october-2015/) - [Newsletter Issue 58 - June 2015](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-58-june-2015/) - [Newsletter Issue 57 - April 2015](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-57-april-2015/) - [Newsletter Issue 56 - December 2014](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-56-december-2014/) - [Newsletter Issue 55 - October 2014](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-55-october-2014/) - [Newsletter Issue 54 - June 2014](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-54-june-2014/) - [Newsletter Issue 53 - April 2014](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-53-april-2014/) - [Newsletter Issue 52 - December 2013](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-52-december-2013/) - [Newsletter Issue 51 - October 2013](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-51-october-2013/) - [Newsletter Issue 50 - July 2013](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-50-july-2013/) - [Newsletter Issue 49 - April 2013](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-49-april-2013/) - [Newsletter Issue 48 - December 2012](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-48-december-2012/) - [Newsletter Issue 47 - October 2012](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-47-october-2012/) - [Newsletter Issue 46 - July 2012](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-46-july-2012/) - [Newsletter Issue 45 - April 2012](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-45-april-2012/) - [Newsletter Issue 44 - December 2011](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-44-december-2011/) - [Newsletter Issue 43 - October 2011](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-43-october-2011/) - [Newsletter Issue 42 - July 2011](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-42-july-2011/) - [Newsletter Issue 41 - April 2011](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-41-april-2011/) - [Newsletter Issue 40 - December 2010](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-40-december-2010/) - [Newsletter Issue 39 - October 2010](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-39-october-2010/) - [Newsletter Issue 36 - December 2009](https://kfo.ie/resources/newsletter-issue-36-december-2009/) - [Newsletter Issue 35 - October 2009](https://kfo.ie/resources/major-boost-for-mackerel-fishery-with-first-irish-fishery-awarded-msc-certification/) - [Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation Response and Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate.](https://kfo.ie/resources/killybegs-fishermens-organisation-response-and-objection-to-the-notice-of-intention-to-designate/) - [Comments on the Ecological sensitivity analysis of the western Irish Sea to inform future](https://kfo.ie/resources/comments-on-the-ecological-sensitivity-analysis-of-the-western-irish-sea-to-inform-future/) - [Kilybegs Fishermen's Organisation and Irish South & East Fish Producers Organisations observations on the proposed North-West irish Ses Special Protection Ares](https://kfo.ie/resources/kilybegs-fishermens-organisation-and-irish-south-east-fish-producers-organisations-observations-on-the-proposed-north-west-irish-ses-special-protection-ares/) - [Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation and Irish South & East Fish Producers Organisations observations on the proposed North-West Irish Sea Special Protection Area](https://kfo.ie/resources/killybegs-fishermens-organisation-and-irish-south-east-fish-producers-organisations-observations-on-the-proposed-north-west-irish-sea-special-protection-area/) - [Opening Statement Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food, & the Marine](https://kfo.ie/resources/opening-statement-killybegs-fishermens-organisation-joint-oireachtas-committee-on-agriculture-food-the-marine/) - [Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation Response and Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate Porcupine Shelf (002267)](https://kfo.ie/resources/killybegs-fishermens-organisation-response-and-objection-to-the-notice-of-intention-to-designate-porcupine-shelf-002267/) - [Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation (KFO) Submission Regarding Sustainability Impact Assessment of Commission's Proposals for Fishing Opportunities in 2023 and ICES Advice 2023](https://kfo.ie/resources/killybegs-fishermens-organisation-kfo-submission-regarding-sustainability-impact-assessment-of-commissions-proposals-for-fishing-opportunities-in-2023-and-ices-advice-2023/) - [Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation (KFO) Submission Regarding Sustainability Impact Assessment of Commission's Proposals for Fishing Opportunities in 2024 and ICES Advice 2024](https://kfo.ie/resources/killybegs-fishermens-organisation-kfo-submission-regarding-sustainability-impact-assessment-of-commissions-proposals-for-fishing-opportunities-in-2024-and-ices-advice-2024/) - [Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation Submission to Public Consultation on a Review of Trawling Activity Inside the 6 Nautical Mile Zone](https://kfo.ie/resources/killybegs-fishermens-organisation-submission-to-public-consultation-on-a-review-of-trawling-activity-inside-the-6-nautical-mile-zone/) - [Comments on the Celtic Sea Ecological Sensitivity Analysis](https://kfo.ie/resources/comments-on-the-celtic-sea-ecological-sensitivity-analysis/) - [South Coast DMAP: A submission from representative organisations of Ireland's Seafood Industry](https://kfo.ie/resources/south-coast-dmap-a-submission-from-representative-organisations-of-irelands-seafood-industry/) - [On the Draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan for Offshore Renewable Energy (SC-DMAP - Public Consultation)](https://kfo.ie/resources/on-the-draft-south-coast-designated-maritime-area-plan-for-offshore-renewable-energy-sc-dmap-public-consultation/) - [Genetic Sampling System for Fisheries](https://kfo.ie/resources/genetic-sampling-system-for-fisheries/) - [A working document on the genetic Stock Identification of horse mackerel, Trachurus.](https://kfo.ie/resources/a-working-document-on-the-genetic-stock-identification-of-horse-mackerel-trachurus/) - [Leading Fisheries Organisation joins forces with innovative Swedish Floating Wind Developer](https://kfo.ie/resources/leading-fisheries-organisation-joins-forces-with-innovative-swedish-floating-wind-developer/) - [A review of the ICES Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs) Advice with particular attention to the northwest of Ireland (ICES Division 6.a in the Irish EEZ)](https://kfo.ie/resources/xxx-3/) - [Fishermen welcome funding to mitigate impact of Brexit](https://kfo.ie/resources/xxx-clone/) - [Burden sharing imperative for survival of Irish fishermen](https://kfo.ie/resources/burden-sharing-imperative-for-survival-of-irish-fishermen/) - [Brexit deal fails Irish fishermen](https://kfo.ie/resources/brexit-deal-fails-irish-fishermen-2/) - [Fisheries Council has become a festive sideshow](https://kfo.ie/resources/fisheries-council-has-become-a-festive-sideshow/) - [Fisheries Council regains some decision-making clout](https://kfo.ie/resources/fisheries-council-regains-some-decision-making-clout/) - [Fishermen being left behind by rising tide](https://kfo.ie/resources/fishermen-being-left-behind-by-rising-tide/) - [Fishermen demand immediate access to approved Brexit fund](https://kfo.ie/resources/fishermen-demand-immediate-access-to-approved-brexit-fund/) - [Fishermen implore urgent access to mackerel fishery](https://kfo.ie/resources/fishermen-implore-urgent-access-to-mackerel-fishery/) - [Fishermen unable to sustain rocketing fuel costs](https://kfo.ie/resources/fishermen-unable-to-sustain-rocketing-fuel-costs/) - [Fishing industry and Hexicon unveil historic collaboration](https://kfo.ie/resources/fishing-industry-and-hexicon-unveil-historic-collaboration/) - [Guilty until proven innocent, the lot of Irish fishermen](https://kfo.ie/resources/guilty-until-proven-innocent-the-lot-of-irish-fishermen/) - [KFO calls for immediate action on Russian trawlers](https://kfo.ie/resources/kfo-calls-for-immediate-action-on-russian-trawlers/) - [KFO Chief Executive to leave position at year end](https://kfo.ie/resources/kfo-chief-executive-to-leave-position-at-year-end/) - [KFO lodges complaint against European Commission with Ombudsman](https://kfo.ie/resources/kfo-lodges-complaint-against-european-commission-with-ombudsman/) - [PDF of judicial review outcome attached 2021 No. 135 JR](https://kfo.ie/resources/pdf-of-judicial-review-outcome-attached-2021-no-135-jr/) - [Latest seafood report starkly highlights KFO concerns](https://kfo.ie/resources/latest-seafood-report-starkly-highlights-kfo-concerns/) - [Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation announces new CEO](https://kfo.ie/resources/killybegs-fishermens-organisation-announces-new-ceo/) - [Fisheries' low carbon footprint a resounding endorsement for industry](https://kfo.ie/resources/fisheries-low-carbon-footprint-a-resounding-endorsement-for-industry/) - [NPWS approach to designating new conservation areas lacks scientific integrity](https://kfo.ie/resources/npws-approach-to-designating-new-conservation-areas-lacks-scientific-integrity/) - [UK Trilateral Deal Prompts Calls for EU Action on Nordic Overfishing](https://kfo.ie/resources/uk-trilateral-deal-prompts-calls-for-eu-action-on-nordic-overfishing/) - [Five Fishing Organisations Unite for EU Change](https://kfo.ie/resources/five-fishing-organisations-unite-for-eu-change/) - [Fishermen seek input to offshore wind projects](https://kfo.ie/resources/xxx/) - [Seafood industry unite around sustainable development of offshore renewable energy.](https://kfo.ie/resources/seafood-industry-unite-around-sustainable-development-of-offshore-renewable-energy/) - [Brexit deal fails Irish fishermen](https://kfo.ie/resources/brexit-deal-fails-irish-fishermen/) - [Fishing Organisations Respond to BIM Report](https://kfo.ie/resources/fishing-organisations-respond-to-bim-report/) ## Sustainability - [Social](https://kfo.ie/sustainability/social/) - Sustainability Social Sustainability Focus Community threads Social sustainability is an often-overlooked and difficult-to-define pillar of sustainability. It - [Economy](https://kfo.ie/sustainability/economy/) - Sustainability Economic Sustainability Focus Peak performance Economic data collection is essential for the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) - [Environmental](https://kfo.ie/sustainability/environmental/) - Sustainability Environment Healthy Ecosystems Reducing carbon footprint KFO members are committed to reducing the environmental impact of their fishing operati - [Science](https://kfo.ie/sustainability/science/) - Sustainability Science Sustainability Focus Good Science We support the science that underpins effective and sustainable fisheries management. The KFO has a lo ## Timeline - [Fleet Modernisation -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/fleet-modernisation/) - [New Vessels Launched -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/new-vessels-launched/) - [Scientific Contribution -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/scientific-contribution/) - [Herring Stock Research -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/herring-stock-research/) - [25th Anniversary -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/25th-anniversary/) - [Dominic Rihan -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/dominic-rihan/) - [Sean O’Donoghue -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/sean-odonoghue/) - [Norah Parke -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/norah-parke/) - [New Vessels Arrive -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/new-vessels-arrive/) - [Ted Breslin’s Retirement -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/ted-breslins-retirement/) - [New Fleet Additions -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/new-fleet-additions/) - [Boarfish Research Initiative -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/boarfish-research-initiative/) - [New Appointment -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/new-appointment/) - [Headquarters Renovation -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/headquarters-renovation/) - [Family Vessels Launched -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/family-vessels-launched/) - [Leadership Transition -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/leadership-transition/) - [Fleet Expansion -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/fleet-expansion/) - [Headquarters Ownership -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/headquarters-ownership/) - [Enduring Leadership -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/enduring-leadership/) - [Pelagic Revolution -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/pelagic-revolution/) - [Inaugural Board -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/inaugural-board/) - [KFO Establishment -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/kfo-establishment/) - A new representative organisation, the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO), is established by Joey Murrin and Killybegs Fishermen. Joey Murrin, Terri Tull - [Foundation Milestone -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/foundation-milestone/) - [Killybegs Fishing Hub -](https://kfo.ie/timeline/killybegs-fishing-hub/) ## Useful Contacts - [National Inshore Fishermen’s Association](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/national-inshore-fishermens-association/) - [Marine Survey Office](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/marine-survey-office/) - [Marine Institute](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/marine-institute/) - [Irish South and East Fish Producers Organisation ](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/irish-south-and-east-fish-producers-organisation/) - [Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association ](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/irish-fish-processors-and-exporters-association/) - [Food and Agriculture Organisation](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/food-and-agriculture-organisation/) - [Global Seafood Alliance](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/global-seafood-alliance/) - [Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/scottish-pelagic-fishermens-association/) - [Scottish Whitefish Producers Association](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/scottish-whitefish-producers-association/) - [National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/national-federation-of-fishermens-organisation/) - [International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA)](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/international-coalition-of-fisheries-associations-icfa/) - [The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES)](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/the-international-council-for-the-exploration-of-the-sea-ices/) - [Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STCEF)](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/scientific-technical-and-economic-committee-for-fisheries-stcef/) - [Directorate-General for Environment - European Commission](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/directorate-general-for-environment-european-commission/) - [Directorate-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs - European Commission](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/directorate-general-for-fisheries-and-maritime-affairs-european-commission/) - [Committee on Fisheries - European Parliament (PECH)](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/committee-on-fisheries-european-parliament-pech/) - [South Western Waters AC](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/south-western-waters-ac/) - [North Sea AC](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/north-sea-ac/) - [Long Distance AC](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/long-distance-ac/) - [Market AC](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/market-ac/) - [Pelagic AC](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/pelagic-ac/) - [North Western Waters AC](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/north-western-waters-ac/) - [EU Fish Processors and Traders Association](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/eu-fish-processors-and-traders-association/) - [Europêche](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/europeche/) - [European Association of Fish Producers](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/european-association-of-fish-producers/) - [Bord Bia](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/bord-bia/) - [Bord Iascaigh Mhara](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/bord-iascaigh-mhara/) - [Enterprise Ireland](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/enterprise-ireland/) - [Údarás na Gaeltachta](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/udaras-na-gaeltachta/) - [Sea Fisheries Protection Authority](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/sea-fisheries-protection-authority/) - [Department of Environment, Climate and Communications](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/department-of-environment-climate-and-communications/) - [Department of Transport](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/department-of-transport/) - [Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/department-of-enterprise-trade-and-employment/) - [Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/) - [Galway and Aran Fishermen’s Co-op ](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/galway-and-aran-fishermens-co-op/) - [Clogherhead Fishermen’s Co-op ](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/clogherhead-fishermens-co-op/) - [Castletownbere Fishermen’s Co-op ](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/castletownbere-fishermens-co-op/) - [Foyle Fishermen’s Co-op ](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/foyle-fishermens-co-op/) - [National Inshore Fisheries Forum ](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/national-inshore-fisheries-forum/) - [Irish Islands Marine Resource Organisation ](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/irish-islands-marine-resource-organisation/) - [Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation ](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/irish-south-and-west-fish-producers-organisation/) - [Irish Fish Producers Organisation](https://kfo.ie/useful-contacts/irish-fish-producers-organisation/) ## Vessels - [Father McKee](https://kfo.ie/vessels/father-mckee/) - [Peadar Elaine II  ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/peadar-elaine-ii/) - [Heather Jane II ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/heather-jane-ii/) - [Amy Jane II  ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/amy-jane-ii/) - [Neptune ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/neptune/) - [Northern Celt ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/northern-celt/) - [Áine ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/aine/) - [Vigilant ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/vigilant/) - [The Three Brothers ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/the-three-brothers/) - [Serenity ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/serenity/) - [Aodh na Mara ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/aodh-na-mara/) - [Natasha Marie  ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/natasha-marie/) - [Westbound ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/westbound/) - [Rachel D  ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/rachel-d/) - [Marliona ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/marliona/) - [Little Molly ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/little-molly/) - [Hannain ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/hannain/) - [Green Isle](https://kfo.ie/vessels/foyle-warrior-3/) - [Glor na dTonn](https://kfo.ie/vessels/foyle-warrior-2/) - [Foyle Warrior ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/foyle-warrior/) - [Westward Isle  ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/westward-isle/) - [Western Endeavour ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/western-endeavour/) - [Sheanne](https://kfo.ie/vessels/sheanne/) - [Pacelli ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/pacelli/) - [Olgarry ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/olgarry/) - [Girl Stephanie](https://kfo.ie/vessels/girl-stephanie/) - [Colmcille](https://kfo.ie/vessels/colmcille/) - [Carmarose](https://kfo.ie/vessels/carmarose/) - [Brendelen ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/brendelen/) - [Atlantic Challenge ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/atlantic-challenge/) - [Antarctic ](https://kfo.ie/vessels/antarctic/) ## Species - [Megrim](https://kfo.ie/species/megrim-4/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, SeafoodNutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Megrim](https://kfo.ie/species/megrim-3/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, SeafoodNutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Megrim](https://kfo.ie/species/megrim-2/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, SeafoodNutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Whiting](https://kfo.ie/species/whiting-4/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Whiting](https://kfo.ie/species/whiting-3/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Haddock](https://kfo.ie/species/haddock-4/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Haddock](https://kfo.ie/species/haddock-3/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Haddock](https://kfo.ie/species/haddock-2/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Monkfish (Anglerfish)](https://kfo.ie/species/monkfish-anglerfish-6/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Monkfish (Anglerfish)](https://kfo.ie/species/monkfish-anglerfish-1/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Monkfish (Anglerfish)](https://kfo.ie/species/monkfish-anglerfish/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Haddock](https://kfo.ie/species/haddock/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Monkfish (Anglerfish)](https://kfo.ie/species/monkfish-anglerfish-3/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Monkfish (Anglerfish)](https://kfo.ie/species/monkfish-anglerfish-4/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Monkfish (Anglerfish)](https://kfo.ie/species/monkfish-anglerfish-5/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Whiting](https://kfo.ie/species/whiting/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Whiting](https://kfo.ie/species/whiting-2/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Megrim](https://kfo.ie/species/megrim/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, SeafoodNutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Ballyglass](https://kfo.ie/species/ballyglass/) - [Rossaveal](https://kfo.ie/species/rossaveal/) - [Castletownbere](https://kfo.ie/species/castletownbere/) - [Killybegs](https://kfo.ie/species/killybegs/) - [Greencastle](https://kfo.ie/species/greencastle/) - [Downings](https://kfo.ie/species/downings/) - [Brown Crab](https://kfo.ie/species/brown-crab-7/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Brown Crab](https://kfo.ie/species/brown-crab-6/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Brown Crab](https://kfo.ie/species/brown-crab-5/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Brown Crab](https://kfo.ie/species/brown-crab-4/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Brown Crab](https://kfo.ie/species/brown-crab-3/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Brown Crab](https://kfo.ie/species/brown-crab-2/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Brown Crab](https://kfo.ie/species/brown-crab/) - Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Atlantic Mackerel](https://kfo.ie/species/atlantic-mackerel-4/) - [Atlantic Mackerel](https://kfo.ie/species/atlantic-mackerel-3/) - [Atlantic Mackerel](https://kfo.ie/species/atlantic-mackerel-2/) - [Albacore Tuna](https://kfo.ie/species/albacore-tuna-5/) - [Albacore Tuna](https://kfo.ie/species/albacore-tuna-4/) - [Albacore Tuna](https://kfo.ie/species/albacore-tuna-3/) - [Albacore Tuna](https://kfo.ie/species/albacore-tuna-2/) - [Boarfish](https://kfo.ie/species/boarfish/) - [Boarfish](https://kfo.ie/species/boarfish-2/) - [Blue Whiting](https://kfo.ie/species/blue-whiting-3/) - [Blue Whiting](https://kfo.ie/species/blue-whiting-2/) - [Herring](https://kfo.ie/species/herring-7/) - TITLE - [Herring](https://kfo.ie/species/herring-6/) - TITLE - [Herring](https://kfo.ie/species/herring-5/) - TITLE - [Herring](https://kfo.ie/species/herring-4/) - TITLE - [Herring](https://kfo.ie/species/herring-3/) - TITLE - [Herring](https://kfo.ie/species/herring-2/) - TITLE - [Horse Mackerel (Scad)](https://kfo.ie/species/horse-mackerel-scad-3/) - Nutrition: Per 100g Raw Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Horse Mackerel (Scad)](https://kfo.ie/species/horse-mackerel-scad-2/) - Nutrition: Per 100g Raw Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Horse Mackerel (Scad) ](https://kfo.ie/species/horse-mackerel-scad/) - Nutrition: Per 100g Raw Source: Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Seafood Nutrition Handbook Horse Mackerel (Scad) Scomber scombrus - [Albacore Tuna ](https://kfo.ie/species/albacore-tuna/) - [Blue Whiting](https://kfo.ie/species/blue-whiting/) - [Herring](https://kfo.ie/species/herring/) - TITLE - [Atlantic Mackerel ](https://kfo.ie/species/atlantic-mackerel/) ## Categories - [KFO News](https://kfo.ie/category/kfo-news/) - [News](https://kfo.ie/category/news/) ## Tags - [sac](https://kfo.ie/tag/sac/) - [conservation](https://kfo.ie/tag/conservation/) - [MPA](https://kfo.ie/tag/mpa/) - [NPWS](https://kfo.ie/tag/npws/) ## Fish Categories - 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[Megrim](https://kfo.ie/lb_map_location_categories/megrim/) - [Haddock](https://kfo.ie/lb_map_location_categories/haddock/) - [Monkfish](https://kfo.ie/lb_map_location_categories/monkfish/) - [Whiting](https://kfo.ie/lb_map_location_categories/whiting/)