Sea change in store for Scottish inshore management, as government addresses crab and lobster stock concerns; new DAERA minister welcomed in Northern Ireland as devolved government is restored; and Castletownbere’s pier extension officially opened as new funding is announced for Irish ports. Plus: a funding breakthrough for small-boat fishermen, your guide to the Irish Skipper Expo, and the 53-year career of the North West Scotland stalwart Sheigra.

Sea change in store for Scottish inshore management, as government addresses crab and lobster stock concerns; new DAERA minister welcomed in Northern Ireland as devolved government is restored; and Castletownbere’s pier extension officially opene....