Skipper Gerard Sheehy emphasized the extreme conditions faced by fishing trawlers, stating, "This weather is about the limit of what we can fish in," as they braved the stormy sea.
Gerard Sheehy’s tattoo reflects the sentiment of resilience within the fishing community: "Fail We May, Sail We Must," highlighting their determination amid a crisis in the fishing industry.
The impact of Brexit has drastically altered fishing quotas, with Irish fishers feeling an impending end to their livelihoods, stirring pressing political discussions around their plight.
With the Irish general elections approaching, Fine Gael and other parties are starting to address the fishing industry’s concerns, signaling a shift in political recognition of their struggles.
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