Connemara Salmon Farming Surges | Galway News

Salmon farming in Connemara hit a decade-high in 2025, surging 30% nationwide and powering 630 full-time jobs plus 1,552 part-time roles across the west. Worth over €30 million, most exports went abroad—but profits dipped as global prices fell 20%. Still outpacing Ros a Mhíl’s annual catch, it remains Ireland’s top seafood earner in the region, fueling livelihoods despite ongoing environmental debates. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74951fe0badb332c