The sea that builds futures
It all began in 1987 in the picturesque town of Castletownbere, West Cork, where a young Richard Murphy, inspired by his day’s fresh catch, conceived the idea that would later become Shellfish Ireland. With early support from Pat Murphy, Richard’s father and an avid fisherman, the business began to take shape. Mornings were spent at sea, afternoons preparing the catch and by evening it was delivered fresh to customers the very same day. Shellfish Ireland has grown into a trusted seafood producer and leading supplier of sustainable crab, shrimp, lobster and prawns, serving the food service and retail sectors in Ireland and exporting to approximately 16 countries worldwide.