Killybegs business laments fishing laws after monster 164kg catch
Shines Irish Tuna posted comments after huge bluefin tuna catch
A Killybegs business lamented fishing laws in Ireland after catching a 164 kg bluefin tuna in Killybegs.
Shines Irish Tuna, a family-run business led by John, Marianne and Ciara Shine, posted an online statement and an accompanying picture of the huge catch.
The post said: “We are going to need a bigger tin for this one.
“Nice 164kg Bluefin tuna landed in Killybegs this evening. This fish was caught by accident.
“The EU quota for BFT is 48,403 tons in 2026.
“These top predators spend over three months in Irish waters each Autumn.
“Can you explain why Irish fishermen are not allowed to catch these fish? Irish fishermen should be allowed to catch their share of the 48k tons, as these fish are abundant in our waters. The EU has annihilated Irish fishing communities.
“We have been very poorly represented by so many.”