This evening.
River Liffey at Dublin city centre.
Trawlers leave Dublin following a protest today by fisherman against against the EU Common Fisheries Policy, quotas cuts and the impact of Brexit
A flotilla of 55 trawlers from all around the coast gathered at the entrance to Dublin Port before dawn, berthing at Sir John Rogerson’s Quay were a rally was held to highlight the ‘lack of support from the Irish government.
‘sup?
This morning.
Howth, County Dublin.
Martin McLaughlin (pic 6) from “Nicky’s Plaice” fish shop on Howth Pier takes delivery of fresh fish caught by Joe Whitty (pic 2) from Waterford on his boat Tilly.
The EU kindly let us do this every day in our own waters!
Earlier: Peace In Our Time
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.
Fisheries Officers from Inland Fisheries Ireland seized 29 bass from two boat anglers on the South East Coast last week. The seizure was secured following a surveillance operation as part of a fisheries protection programme. https://t.co/Cbs5dCiQPZ #Fisheries #Protection pic.twitter.com/K6UnAGwfii
— Inland Fisheries Ireland (@InlandFisherIE) September 5, 2019
Sea Fishing Ireland writes:
That’s decades of fish life gone. This is disgusting. Good work IFI.
Note:The majority of bass anglers practice catch and release.
Howth Pier, County Dublin
Anyone?
Economic statement to address scale of shock if no-deal Brexit (RTÉ)
Gerard Kelly outside Leinster House this morning.
This morning.
Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
The Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has declined calls to meet Donegal mussel fisherman Gerard Kelly (above) who began a hunger strike yesterday in protest at legislation to restore reciprocal access for Northern Irish fishermen to Irish waters.
Gerard, from Greencastle, County Donegal is protesting the planned restoration of the Voisinage Arrangement which would allow access for fishermen on both sides of the border for up to six nautical miles off the coast of each jurisdiction.
Minister appeals to fisherman to stop hunger strike (Irish Times)
This morning.
Bannow Bay, County Wexford.
Sea Fishing Ireland tweetz:
Here we go again. More disgraceful angler discarded monofilament, lures, and hooks! Using life ring as a dumping ground. Class Act. Now disposed of….
Tuesday: On The Rocks
A back for your rod and you.
John Gallen writes:
How’s the fishin’ up your side? Two armchairs on the banks of the river Clare, Headford Rd, Galway :)
