Fish Index — UK, Ireland & Nordic Fish & Seafood Industry Directory
Salmon holds a prominent position in Ireland's seafood sector, with both wild and aquaculture-farmed varieties contributing significantly to the economy. Companies like Marine Harvest Ireland (Mowi) and Organic Salmon Company are key players in salmon farming, leveraging Ireland's pristine coastal waters, particularly along the west coast, which provide ideal conditions for high-quality salmon production.
Ireland boasts robust processing capabilities for salmon, with facilities often located near farming sites in counties such as Donegal and Mayo. Killybegs in County Donegal is a significant port for seafood, including salmon. The industry supports considerable rural employment in coastal communities, and Irish salmon, especially organic varieties, commands a premium in export markets, particularly across Europe and North America, valued for its quality and sustainable production methods.
Clare Island, Mayo
Killybegs
Bantry
Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Castlegregory
Drogheda