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Wellbeing Clinic to be Launched in Ardglass

and boost the community wellbeing of Ardglass and surrounding areas. Coming from a fishing family and community, I know only too well that fishermen’s health and that of their family,…

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Celebrating the NI Seafood Industry in Film: Fishers, Farmers and Our Coastal Communities

…record of the fantastic produce landed daily into the fishing villages; the stories of the boats, factories and retailers who process, market and sell seafood at home and abroad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm1TRKHaCa0&list=PLjmL1YNydu1Gwl0TpNkxAZxvr0EUBSKZq…

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Expansion of Marine Fabrication in Kilkeel

…new equipment will ensure the company has the capabilities to meet customer demands and enable them to enter new markets.   Pictured from Left to Right: Andrew Rooney, FLAG representative;…

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An aquarium supplied by local fishermen on the Wild Atlantic Way

…be included in local development schemes to access to alternative funds. Contribution to CLLD objective: b) Supporting diversification inside or outside commercial fisheries and job creation on the areas https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/fpfis/cms/farnet2/on-the-ground/good-practice/projects/aquarium-supplied-local-fishermen-wild-atlantic-way_en…

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Becoming self-sufficient through renewables

…cofradia of Bustio’s commitment to transforming the fishing sector towards a low-carbon economy, the implementation of these projects brings environmental benefits by helping to reduce the CO2 footprint and the…

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DAERA appoints South East Area FLAG to deliver £2.3m scheme for fishing communities

…a £2.3 million local development strategy for local fishing communities. The £2.3million funding will be made available through the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) to aid communities in Northern…

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Marine Litter Initiative

…best practice in waste management through the development of a local code of practice, reflecting key elements from the Responsible Fishing Ports for small ports scheme and blue flag marinas…

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Extension to FINAL Call for Applications – 30 October 2020, 5pm

…environmental assets of the fisheries areas 🐟 Strengthening the role and governance of fisheries communities in local development. One-to-one virtual workshops available to include procurement and application form guidance. To…

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PUBLIC NOTICE – Funding Opportunities

…Centre Tuesday 27 November commencing, 3pm and 7pm in Portavogie Community Hall Wednesday 28 November, 3pm and 7pm in Ardglass Golf Club To confirm your attendance or for further information,…

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Reviving the fisheries sector by promoting local seafood

…collecting their ideas for strengthening local production and its sustainability when economic activity resumes. Stakeholders identified promotion and communication as being important in the survey. As such, the FLAGs have…

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Net mending: preserving tradition through diversification

…There are no formal schools for this profession, so net makers treasure their artisanal knowledge, which has been passed down from generation to generation. Over the years and with practice,…

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Keeping fishing active and safe during the sanitary crisis

Motivated to support the sector and avoid serious economic consequences, the Basque FLAG implemented measures to involve the fisheries sector in potential solutions. In April and May, the Basque FLAG…

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Mourne Esplanade

…Local Action Group has provided a fantastic facility for the fishing dependent community of Kilkeel which will continue to deliver social, physical and recreational benefits to those who use it….

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Ardglass Creel Bait Store

…delight receiving this funding and hopes the local fishermen will continue to reap the benefits. Mr Quigley said: ‘Through this funding secured from SEA, the Department of Agriculture and Rural…

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Cranfield Beach

…armour along the beach front. The Fisheries Local Action Group recognised that by enhancing the facility at Cranfield Beach, Kilkeel would reap the benefits of greater visitor numbers whilst increasing…

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Maritime Heritage Based Tourism Infrastructure and Communication

…organisations working together to develop a project with wide reaching benefits for the local community. It is because of this approach the FLAG were keen to approve such a project….

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