Menu
29/10/2003
Ardglass fishing company closes over dwindling catches
A leading Co Down fish exporter has been forced to close down because of dwindling catches.
Ardglass-based Angus Cochrane said that it was closing its doors because of falling whitefish catches, such as cod.
A company spokesman revealed that the worker numbers have fallen from 60 to just 10 over the past three years.
A spokesman for the Northern Ireland Fish Producers' Organisation said Angus Cochrane was the third such company to close in the village in recent times and that if local businesses were not given the quota to catch fish, then more factories would end up closing.
(MB)
Ardglass-based Angus Cochrane said that it was closing its doors because of falling whitefish catches, such as cod.
A company spokesman revealed that the worker numbers have fallen from 60 to just 10 over the past three years.
A spokesman for the Northern Ireland Fish Producers' Organisation said Angus Cochrane was the third such company to close in the village in recent times and that if local businesses were not given the quota to catch fish, then more factories would end up closing.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
19 November 2024
Seating Matters To Create 62 New Jobs In £3.7m Investment
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced a significant investment by Seating Matters, a leading global manufacturer of therapeutic seating solutions. The company will invest £3.7 million in its facilities in Limavady and Derry, creating 62 new jobs over the next two years.
Seating Matters To Create 62 New Jobs In £3.7m Investment
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced a significant investment by Seating Matters, a leading global manufacturer of therapeutic seating solutions. The company will invest £3.7 million in its facilities in Limavady and Derry, creating 62 new jobs over the next two years.
27 November 2024
Why UK Branding Agencies Are Key To Business Success
Living in a digital world, when the competition grows with each new day, the biggest challenge a business has to put up with is to be different, relevant, and memorable. This makes branding not just advantageous but highly important.
Why UK Branding Agencies Are Key To Business Success
Living in a digital world, when the competition grows with each new day, the biggest challenge a business has to put up with is to be different, relevant, and memorable. This makes branding not just advantageous but highly important.
19 November 2008
EC Cod Recovery Plan Will Hit NI Hard
As the European Fisheries Council agreed unanimously to a revised cod recovery plan to protect cod stocks today, Conor Murphy MP - who represented party colleague, Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew - at the discussions expressed his real concern at the reductions in fishing quotas and how it will affect the local fleet.
EC Cod Recovery Plan Will Hit NI Hard
As the European Fisheries Council agreed unanimously to a revised cod recovery plan to protect cod stocks today, Conor Murphy MP - who represented party colleague, Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew - at the discussions expressed his real concern at the reductions in fishing quotas and how it will affect the local fleet.
29 July 2015
Two Fishing Boats Crash Off The Coast Of Ardglass
A Sinn Féin councillor said he is "relieved" no-one was injured after two fishing boats crashed off the coast of Ardglass in the early hours of Wednesday morning. MLA Chris Hazzard said it must have been a "very frightening" experience for those on board the fishing boats.
Two Fishing Boats Crash Off The Coast Of Ardglass
A Sinn Féin councillor said he is "relieved" no-one was injured after two fishing boats crashed off the coast of Ardglass in the early hours of Wednesday morning. MLA Chris Hazzard said it must have been a "very frightening" experience for those on board the fishing boats.
16 December 2002
Fishing industry must be sustained says McGrady
As EU ministers sat down in Brussels today to begin the latest round of negotiations over fish quotas allocation, South Down MP Eddie McGrady called for greater protection for the local industry in the face of "further drastic cuts".
Fishing industry must be sustained says McGrady
As EU ministers sat down in Brussels today to begin the latest round of negotiations over fish quotas allocation, South Down MP Eddie McGrady called for greater protection for the local industry in the face of "further drastic cuts".
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
