Morgan’s Fine Fish seeking new managing director

Omeath-based Morgan’s Fine Fish have advertised the position of managing director in the company.

The new MD of the seafood company will be “to develop and implement the company’s strategic plan effectively in terms of financial performance and business growth.”

He or she will also be charged with the daily management of the company, in addition to developing the business plans required for the long-term sustainability of the business.

Full details of the job description can be located on www.morgansfinefish.com

Closing date for applications are February 7^th and can be made to former Louth TD Arthur Morgan by emailing arthur.morgan@morgansfinefish.com

Glyde River to open for salmon fishing in New Year

The Glyde River from Annagassan

Wild salmon fishing will be permitted on the Glyde River next year following an assessment of the current state of stocks in the country’s rivers by local TD and Minister of State for Natural Resources Fergus O’Dowd.

The Glyde has previously been subject to catch and release restrictionsbut is now deemed healthy enough for a change to “open status”.

Five other rivers around the country have also been reopened, meaning salmon fishing can now take place on 87 rivers nationwide. In total 143 rivers were assessed.

Minister O’Dowd said “I am pleased to note that 87 rivers will open for angling activity in 2014. Fifty seven rivers will be fully open while a further 30 will be open for angling on a “catch & release” basis. This will provide opportunities for commercial fishermen and anglers to share this important resource on a sustainable basis.”

“In 2012 I lowered the cost of fishing licences and I have decided to maintain that price cut for 2014. I am anxious that lower costs will encourage sales of annual licences and incentivise angling tourists to avail of the Ireland’s first-class angling product,” he added.

The change to the status at the River Glyde comes into effect on New Year’s Day.

Fitzpatrick’s get new personalised fish and chip wrappers

Fitzpatrick’s of Rockmarshall has long been recognised as one of the finest establishments around for a bit of grub and they’ve certainly pushed the boat out with their new grease proof fish and chip wrappers.

Printed by JJR Print in Dumbarton the new personalised wrappers will be available in the restaurant in the coming weeks.

Meeting to develop local fishing plan scheduled for Fairways Hotel

An information and ideas meeting, aimed at developing a plan for fishing dependent communities in Louth, Meath and North County Dublin, will be held in The Fairways Hotel on Wednesday June 19^th at 8pm.

All those connected with or interested in fisheries, the marine economy and Marine tourism are encouraged to attend.

The North East Fishery Local Action Group have commissioned a strategy for the coast of counties Louth, Meath and North County Dublin which will identify priorities for spend in the area under the European Fisheries Fund Axis IV Programme. The strategy will be like a LEADER strategy, except with a very specific focus on fishing communities and activities that celebrate and build linkages to the sea and marine resources.

There will be public consultation session at the Fairways event and all are encouraged to come along and express their views and ideas.

For further details contact Kate Burns on 087-1148078.

Happy National Fish and Chips Day

For those who’ve missed it, today is National Fish and Chips Day.

Now, if ever there was an excuse of a holiday then this is it but we’re not complaining though as there’s half price fish and chips on offer in a wide range of local takeaways.

Amongst the restaurants taking part this year include the Roma, the Europa, Kingfisher, Mullens and Tony’s.

So why not treat yourself to a fresh cod and chip this lunchtime or this evening? Unfortunately the models pictured are unlikely to be found in any of the above venues though.