Fish Index — UK, Ireland & Nordic Fish & Seafood Industry Directory
Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) holds significant importance in Ireland's seafood sector, particularly for its role in whitefish landings. While not as dominant as cod, it remains a staple for both domestic consumption and export, supporting coastal communities and businesses. The cold, nutrient-rich waters off the Irish coast provide an ideal habitat for healthy haddock stocks, making Ireland a key source for this popular species.
Ireland boasts robust processing capabilities for haddock, with facilities in major fishing ports like Killybegs, Castletownbere, and Dingle handling catches for filleting, freezing, and smoking. The fish is traded through wholesale markets in Dublin and directly to UK and European buyers. The haddock fishery provides employment for skippers, crew, and onshore processing staff, contributing substantially to the rural economy, with Irish vessels often landing into Scottish ports like Peterhead to access processing and markets.
Killybegs
Bantry
Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Castlegregory
Drogheda
Northern Ireland, Newry Mourne and Down District