Where have all the mackerel gone?
The scientific advice for a 70% cut in mackerel catches was not surprising given the consistent warnings from the scientists. So why has management failed so badly when the science was so clear on what the outcome would be? Two reasons stand out

Skipper of the Vigilant, Marc Gallagher, was delighted to have St Catherines transition year student, Matthew Curran, out on a blue whiting trip this week for his work experience. Great to see the next generation taking an interest in the industry.
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Resolution in sight for KFO’s objection to scientifically unsupported designation of offshore SACs

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Moving west to Owey Island and Kincasslagh, this week we feature the Neptune. The family business was started by the late John Oglesby, who tragically died on board the Neptune on 12 February 1988.
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The Brendelen welcomed a Marine Institute observer onboard for a blue whiting trip last week. Pictured with crewman Michael Doherty, Patrick Oliver was catch sampling and verifying there was no #bycatch. Great to have independent monitoring and to collect data for the @cibbrina.bsky.social project.

This week we feature the Father McKee, owned by Greencastle's Michael Cavanagh who started fishing in the 1970’s and is well-known both afloat and ashore. These days his son Philip skippers the family vessel, which is crewed by family and friends from the local area.

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This week we feature Greencastle's Northern Celt, owned by Adrian McClenaghan whose family have a long history of fishing. These days Adrian’s son, Shaun, and brother, Hugh, skipper the family vessel with the local crew including family and life-long friends.
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KFO members and their family businesses are part of the fabric of the coastal communities in which they live and work. Starting with our chairman Ciaran Doherty’s family from Cruit Island, we’ll share their stories and the generational commitment they have made to fishing.
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KFO members have a long history of contributing to the science that underpins sustainable management, demonstrating the value of industry knowledge and involvement in scientific data collection and stock assessment.
#sutainablefisheries #scienceindustrypartnership
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We support fishermen around the coast of #donegal from #greencastle and #downings to #cruitisland and #killybegs and along the west coast to #mayo, #galway, and #cork. Members operate in #pelagic, #whitefish and #crab fisheries.

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We're delighted to announce that the new KFO website is now live. Click on the link below to learn more about who we are and what we do.
#irishfishingindustry #sustainablefishing #pelagic #whitefish #crab

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As we finalise the new website its interesting to look back at the Making Waves documentary, filmed during the KFO's 25th anniversary. Some familiar, though younger faces, some of who are sadly no longer with us and some issues that still ring true today.
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A new year, a new outlook and a new KFO website coming soon. In the meantime, take a moment to get to know more about the KFO and our members. #killybegs #irishfishingindustry

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Chairman of the KFO Ciarán Doherty said his crew will be "lucky to have two months fishing next year", as Ireland is set to receive its lowest historical share of Europe’s mackerel quota since the formation of the

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