Co Down

New minister meets Northern Ireland’s fishing industry
4th March 2024
Newly appointed DAERA minister Andrew Muir heard the ‘full and frank’ views of local fishermen and met with members of the Northern Ireland Fishing Harbour Authority (NIFHA) during a visit to Portavogie last week. After the visit, Minister Muir said:…
Unique Mourne herring skiff fishery
17th September 2020
Skiff fishing for Mourne herring using drift-nets on inshore grounds off the Co Down coast from harbours like Annalong and Kilkeel is one of the most traditional and unique fisheries in the UK. The historical importance of the skiff fishery…