Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | Fabrizio Donatella Director | Rapid follow up of the meeting between the Irish stakeholders and Commissioner Kadis in Castletown Behre on Coastal States Consultations. | SRC |
| 03 Jun 2025 | Fabrizio Donatella Director | Rapid follow up of the meeting between the Irish stakeholders and Commissioner Kadis in Castletown Behre on Coastal States Consultations. | — |
| 23 May 2025 | Ralitza Rosenova Petkova Cabinet member | Common fisheries policy – challenges to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors | SRC |
| 23 May 2025 | Costas Kadis Commissioner | Common fisheries policy – challenges to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors | SRC |
| 23 May 2025 | Costas Kadis Commissioner | Common fisheries policy – challenges to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors | — |
| 20 Oct 2022 | Virginijus Sinkevičius Commissioner | To discuss and answer questions about the implementing regulation on vulnerable marine ecosystems | — |
| 20 Oct 2022 | Virginijus Sinkevičius Commissioner | To discuss and answer questions about the implementing regulation on vulnerable marine ecosystems | SRC |
| 08 Apr 2022 | Helena Braun Cabinet member | Bottom trawling and preparation of the Action plan to conserve fisheries resources and protect marine ecosystems | SRC |
| 08 Apr 2022 | Helena Braun Cabinet member | Bottom trawling and preparation of the Action plan to conserve fisheries resources and protect marine ecosystems | — |
| 01 Apr 2022 | Carmen Preising Cabinet member | The follow up meeting with the sector to discuss the Commission response to the crisis in the fisheries sector, to present the measures adopted and planned | SRC |
| 01 Apr 2022 | Carmen Preising Cabinet member | The follow up meeting with the sector to discuss the Commission response to the crisis in the fisheries sector, to present the measures adopted and planned | — |
Mission & Goals
Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation Ltd. (KFO) is a Producer Organisation (PO) incorporated under Irish and European law. The goals of the KFO are to ensure the members interests are represented within the boundaries of EU and national fisheries legislation, have access to all markets they are legally entitled to and are informed of changes including legislation, environmental and sustainability issues which may affect their fishing activities. KFO is governed by a Board drawn from members and re-elected annually. It is managed by a Chief Executive Officer who is instructed by the Board on matters of interest such as markets, technical developments, EU and national regulations, fishing opportunities and developments outside the fishing industry but which may directly or indirectly affect their business.
EU Legislative Interests
Common Fisheries Policy (CFP); Common Organisation of the Markets (CMO); Pelagic Advisory Council (PELAC); Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC); North Western Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC); Markets Advisory Council (MAC); EU Directives currently of major importance: Marine Strategy Framework; Single Use Plastics; Working Time; EU Green Deal (Climate Adaptation); Marine Spatial Planning. This list is not definitive and other EU Directives and legislation may assume greater importance in response to unforeseen developments.
Communication Activities
KFO has been a partner of the EU-funded projects EfficientShip (LIFE), ACRUNET (Atlantic Area Programme), MYFISH (FP7) and CIBBRiNA. Member of European Fisheries Alliance (EUFA) providing support and information throughout BREXIT negotiations between EU and United Kingdom and ongoing activities in this regard. KFO has a website (kfo.ie) to inform members and the public of its activities KFO participates in all local events particularly of interest to the fishing community.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
North Western Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC) Pelagic Advisory Council (PELAC) Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC) Markets Advisory Council (MAC) European Association of Producers Organisations (EAPO) European Bottom Fishers Alliance (EBFA)
Organisation Members
KFO Membership List 2024 Vessel Name MFV Pacelli MFV Olgarry MFV Sheanne MFV Carmarose MFV Fr. Mc Kee MFV Brendelen MFV Girl Stephanie MFV Neptune MFV Marliona MFV Foyle Warrior MFV Antarctic MFV Atlantic Challenge MFV Western Endeavour MFV Little Molly MFV Green Isle MFV Heather Jane II MFV Peadar Elaine II MFV Hannain MFV Northern Celt MFV Vigilant MFV The Three Brothers MFV Aine MFV Colmcille MFV Rachel D MFV Westward Isle MFV Glor na dtonn MFV Westbound MFV Aodh na Mara MFV Amy Jane MFV Serenity
Additional Information
Killybegs Fishermens Organisation Ltd is financed by Production and Marketing Plans (PMPs) funded via the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Member Subscriptions and providing support for survey/scientific work carried out by the Marine Institute/Bord iascaigh Mhara.