BIM Fishmonger of the Year awards 'showcase personality and expertise'

DUBLIN’s popular anthem, ‘Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh’, would not have been out of place when George Stephens from The Fish Market in Blanchardstown was named the wnner of Bord Iascaigh Mhara’s Young Fishmonger of the Year 2016 award at a presentation dinner in Kinsale, Co Cork.

He was one of five finalists who exhibited all the skills involved in filleting and preparing a range of fish and shellfish under time constraints as well as demonstrating the passion and drive that help make a successful fishmonger.

The BIM chief executive, Tara McCarthy, said the competition is more than an accolade. It showcases the personality and expertise behind our quality seafood.