This website has been set up by Martin Kilbane as a way of allowing Commercial Salmon Fishermen in Ireland a voice in gaining a fairer compensation payment under the Salmon Hardship Fund.

Martin is a native Achill fisherman who started salmon fishing in 1961 as a crew member. He became a skipper of his own boat and received his Salmon License in 1974.  He continued to fish until 2006

Martin is a prominent member of the fishing community in Achill, and a founder member of the Achill Fishermen’s Co-op.