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West Kerry fishermen feel harassed by fisheries officers

West Kerry fishermen who lost their livelihoods when the salmon driftnet ban was introduced in 2007 are furious at ongoing surveillance by fisheries officers that makes them feel like criminals. Salmon fishing was once the mainstay of the economy in Baile na nGall, supporting up to 30 families in a vibrant local community. Once the driftnet ban came into force all that disappeared. Now only a handful of boats are moored in Smerwick Harbour and part time local fishermen struggle to scratch a living from lobster and low value species such as pollock and cod. ‘Below the Hill’ in Brandon the same is true. In Baile na nGall fishermen are still angry at losing their livelihoods because of a law that effectively transferred wild salmon catches from fishing communities to leisure anglers. And right now they are even more angry that they are still being watched, searched and questioned by fisheries officers, even though they have long since abandoned salmon fishing. The issue came to a head ....

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Kite surfer rescued off Kerry coast this morning

A kite surfer was rescued from Smerwick Harbour at 8.50am after he lost his kite and board.He was rescued by a local fishing vessel and brought to Ballydavid pi. ....

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