Gafa sna Líonta
A new TG4 documentary by Midas Productions that asks: why, despite having the richest fishing waters in Europe, are Ireland’s fishing industry and fishing communities swimming against the tide?
Via TG4:
Gafa sna Líonta tells the stories of those struggling to make a living and to make ends meet on our coastline.
Filmed in the fishing towns of Castletownbere, Dunmore East and Heilbhic, this immersive documentary chronicles the challenges each season brings on sea and on land for our coastal communities.
Frank and honest interviews with the fishermen who find themselves trapped by quotas and who are heavily policed by Irish and EU regulations give this documentary a here and now approach to an ongoing problem concerning one of our richest natural resources.
The documentary features just some of the many types of fishing taking place our shores by our native fishermen.
From Pelagic to Potting, Seining to gillnetting, the documentary offers just a taste of the life of a fisherman and the challenges they face on a daily basis.
Gafa sna Líonta on Wednesday 8th January 2020 on TG4 at 9.30pm.
Fascinating article on the Atlantic Dawn
https://britishseafishing.co.uk/atlantic-dawn-the-ship-from-hell/