2nd November 2016

Boats thankfully back fishing, currently in the smalls although catches still light. 

Co-op finalist in BIM awards > see below

Shortlist for inaugural BIM National Seafood Awards announced
19 October 2016
The shortlist for the inaugural National Seafood Awards, organised by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), the Seafood Development Agency, has just been announced.  The finalists have been selected for their outstanding contributions in the areas of Skills, Sustainability, Innovation and Competitiveness and the overall winners in each category will be revealed by MC, Des Cahill at the Gala Awards ceremony in the Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin on the 17thNovember 2016.
 
BIM is hosting the inaugural Awards to celebrate Ireland’s €1 billion Seafood Sector which employs 11,000 people across the island.  The shortlist features 38 finalists from across the seafood industry in the fishing, fish farming, seafood processing and retail sectors.  The panel of ten judges was chaired by Joe O’Flynn, Director of AgriFood Business Partners. 
  
COMPETITIVENESS:
Category: Fishing Enterprise of the Year:

• Clogherhead Fishermans Co-Op, Clogherhead, Co. Louth 

BIM’s Chief Executive, Tara McCarthy comments;
'We, in BIM, are delighted to announce a shortlist of talented individuals and companies who have all excelled and contributed to a diverse industry that is the cornerstone of Ireland’s agri-food portfolio. As an Island nation, the Irish Seafood Industry is the lifeblood of our coastal communities and it has the potential for significant growth in the years ahead. This is an exciting time to work in seafood and the BIM National Awards is a great opportunity to recognise and honour the many leaders and shining lights in this vibrant sector’


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