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Tonight on Seascapes, we hear from Barrie Deas, the Chief Executive of Britian's National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations. Barrie gives the perspective of British fishermen on what they expect from Brexit & any fisheries deal which might be done with the EU. Some 30% of all fish caught by Irish trawlers come from British waters. Lorna Siggins looks at the political party's election manifestos & what they have to say on the marine sector. Author & historian Cal McCarthy is interviewed about his new book Cork Harbour. Published by Merrion Press the book recounts the military & commercial history of the harbour from the early 1700s & is available from all good bookshops.
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