Marine Times Newspaper

09/09/2026

NIFA CLARIFICATION — CASTLETOWNBERE MEETING

The National Inshore Fishermen's Association have issued the following clarification following a recent meeting in Castletownbere ....

Following comments regarding NIFA’s non-attendance at the recent meeting with Minister Martin Heydon in Castletownbere, and some of the public commentary which has followed, we believe it is appropriate to put the facts on record.

Full statement on www.marinetimes.ie

NIFA

08/09/2026

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08/09/2026

Well well well, what can we say?

We are overwhelmed, overjoyed, and absolutely delighted that our exhibition to celebrate 120 years of the Rosslare to Fishguard Ferry service was so well supported.

Thank you to everyone who came to see us, it was fantastic to see each and every one of you!

We will open one last time at Rosslare Europort on Sat 12th Sept for one final public viewing before returning to our permanent base at the Rosslare Harbour Maritime Heritage Centre.

We would love if any of our new supporters would come and visit us there on any Saturday between 12 noon and 1600hrs.

Once again, thank you all.

“Steady As She Goes” 😊
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07/09/2026

Have Your Say on the Future of Ireland's Maritime Space

Tonight sees the start of a series of National DMAP for ORE engagement sessions with the Fishing Industry kicking off tonight in Buncrana from 6pm to 8pm.

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment is inviting fishers, vessel owners, producer organisations, seafood businesses and other fishing industry stakeholders to attend a series of regional fisheries consultation meetings this September on the development of the National Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) for Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE).

These meetings are an opportunity for the Department to hear directly from the fishing industry and gather views, local knowledge and operational insights before the statutory public consultation process begins in early 2027. Stakeholders will be able to share their experience, highlight concerns and help inform the development of the plan at this important early stage. The Department’s Fisheries Liaison Officer will be on hand to answer questions and listen to your views.

Join us in:
• Buncrana
7 September
North Donegal Offshore Fisheries Follow-Up Consultation
Innovation Hub, Saint Oran’s Road, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, F93 RT73
6:00pm – 8:00pm

• Killybegs
8 September
Northern Offshore Fisheries Follow-Up Consultation
Small Craft Harbour Utilities Building, The Blackrock Pier, Killybegs, Co. Donegal, F94 HE9R
3:00pm – 6:00pm

• Ros An Mhíl
9 September
Western Offshore Fisheries Follow-Up Consultation
Harbour Offices, Ros An Mhíl (Rossaveel) Fishery Harbour Centre, Co. Galway, H91 NFN1
3:00pm – 6:00pm


• Wicklow
15 September
Eastern Offshore Fisheries Follow-Up Consultation
The Bridge Tavern, Bridge Street, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow
3:00pm – 6:00pm

• Kilmore Quay
16 September
Southeastern Offshore Fisheries Follow-Up Consultation
The Stella Maris Centre, Seaview, Crossfarnoge, Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford, Y35 TH9W
3:00pm – 6:00pm

• Skibbereen
17 September
Southwestern Offshore Fisheries Follow-Up Consultation
West Cork Hotel, Ilen Street, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, P81 FH63
3:00pm – 6:00pm

All sectors of the fishing industry are encouraged to attend and ensure their views and expertise help shape the development of the National DMAP for ORE before the formal consultation process gets underway. More information on the National DMAP for ORE can be found at: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-climate-energy-and-the-environment/publications/national-designated-maritime-area-plan-dmap-for-offshore-renewable-energy/

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06/09/2026

04/09/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome Mick Finn and Adrienne Patterson from the SFPA to Killybegs yesterday to discuss the future implementation of Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) in EU waters.

In what was a very constructive session with the KFO and Irish Fish Producers Organisation IFPO, KFO Chairman, Ciaran Doherty, displayed the Integrated Monitoring REM system on his family vessel, the Áine. John and Marcus from Barry Electronics Ltd., who have completed over 40 REM installations to date, provided invaluable technical expertise and experience to the discussion.

This kind of positive interaction and dialogue between the fishing industry and the control authorities is more than welcome and something that needs to be built upon into the future.

When developing the EU REM specification it's critical that the European Commission and European Fisheries Control Agency - EFCA recognise that pelagic vessels already have fully operational systems onboard in line with the The Scottish Government specification. In EU waters all pelagic vessels, regardless of flag, should be treated equally and have the same high level of REM coverage as the Irish fleet. Perhaps the most difficult aspect will be the rollout to other sectors, which must be proportionate, on a phased basis and employing all of the learnings from the pelagic installations.

03/09/2026

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03/09/2026