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. youtu.be/C8Gf-MZ_JZw?fe…

The new KFO website will launch this week and give a new insight into who the KFO members are what they do, including contributing significantly to fisheries science and developing new gears to minimise the environmental impact of fishing. #killybegs #sustainablefishing

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 kfo.ie

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. kfo.ie/members/

🛟 Every life matters: Safety first at sea Fishermen face challenging conditions every day. Our partnership with RNLI through the Man Overboard Campaign focuses on life-saving skills and equipment to keep fishermen safe. Learn more: bim.ie/manoverboard/ #ManOverboard

KFO members' 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. kfo.ie/member/aine/

Next 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 kfo.ie/member/norther…

This week we feature the Father McKee, owned by 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. kfo.ie/member/father-…

Marine Minister to Play Proactive Role on Fishing theskipper.ie/marine-ministe… via The Skipper

It's impossible to feature the Father McKee without mentioning the Brendelen and the Gill family from #greencastle. The families started fishing together 48 years ago on the Castle Queen and Bountiful and have maintained that partnership ever since. #irishfishingindustry

📢EBFA welcomes Commissioner Kadis' sensitive approach on #bottom_trawling 📋Coexistence of protected areas and bottom trawling should be assessed on a case-by-case basis and not based on general assumptions 📌Read our press article shorturl.at/k6Ix7 #MPAs #OceansPact

The Brendelen welcomed a Marine Institute observer onboard for a blue whiting trip last week. Pictured with 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 project.

Resolution in sight for KFO’s objection to scientifically unsupported designation of offshore SACs #natura2000 #MPA kfo.ie/kfo-sac-appeal/

Skipper of the Vigilant, Marc Gallagher, was delighted to have St Catherines transition year student, Matthew Curran, out on a blue whiting trip for his work experience. Great to see the next generation taking an interest in the industry. #killybegs #irishfishingindustry