The community in Fenit has been hit hard by the collapse of the fishing market in the wake of COVID-19, one of several fishing communities across Kerry to feel the effects of the recent crisis. But this market has vanished and smaller fishing fleets in Kerry are feeling the effects. "Their market is gone and it's a part of Kerry's economy that is struggling because of the total loss of a market," Kevin said. China was a developing market for inshore fishermen, while the lobster market in France and Spain has been impacted by restrictions caused by the global pandemic. Larger fishing firms can store their catch in huge volume, but the bulk of the fleet consists of smaller, inshore fishing.

Source: Irish Independent April 10, 2020 23:26 UTC