The Irish Mackerel Fishery and the Making of an Industry

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The Irish Mackerel Fishery and the Making of an Industry is a comprehensive 245-page history authored by John Molloy, Ireland’s leading expert on mackerel and herring fisheries. Published in 2004 by the Marine Institute and the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, this book delves into the evolution of one of Ireland’s most profitable fisheries. Rich with anecdotes, historical facts, and figures, it is lavishly illustrated in colour, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of the mackerel industry’s development and its significance to Irish fishing communities, particularly in Donegal.