2018 Skipper Expo Int. Galway Testimonials

2018 Visitor Testimonials

John Menarry – Donegal
Once again a great selection of suppliers from all over Europe under one roof even the snow couldn’t dampen the atmosphere.

Eddie Moore – Kerry
This year was a special show, it showed how with a little know how and management skills anything is achievable. Well done.

Ellis Johnson – Shetland
The Galway show is without doubt one off the best shows I’ve been to the exhibitors are always friendly and informative.

Ian Kelly – Co. Down
Despite the weather the show seems to have been a success.

Manus Gallagher – Donegal
Overall very good for inshore fishermen.

Jim Foley – Wexford
There is no show like a snow show.

Richard Grains – Shetland
Brilliant show in a great town.

Adrian O Sullivan – Cork
Always a great show and good place to meet and catch up with friends.

Sarah Ennis – Co Wexford
Fantastic, Don’t move out of Galway please.

Alex mckee – Down
It was really really good.
That was my first time there and I will be back next year.

Gary Kelly – Sligo
A must for any inshore fisherman. It's brilliant to see safety gear used in real life in the pool by the RNLI.

Ben Mc Donagh – Galway
Very interesting and informative, and well worth a visit.

Callum Williams – Argyll, Scotland
After many years of trying to get to the show we finally made it. Great show well worth the trip and plan on returning next year.

Owen Mc Loughlin – Sligo
Show was well organised it's a must for all skippers.

Jens Bach – Donegal
Although there was weather warnings in place the show was excellent.

Trudy Mc intyre – Waterford
Hail, rain or snow didn't stop the show!

Alan Finnamore – Offaly
I attended the last two years there was a great variety of companies with some great products and great to meet other fishermen too

David Downes – Sligo
The show was very well organised relaxed and friendly with great attention to detail. Thank you for a great show you guys ROCKED.

2018 Exhibitor Testimonials

Errigal Bay (Janet O’Donoghue)
Well run. Very professional.

Westward Scania (Peter Mallon)
‘We have attended the Skipper Expo, for more than 10 years. It has been the premier event for the commercial fishing industry in Ireland. We meet suppliers, customers and friends at this event each year.’It is an ideal event to meet suppliers and customers.

Echomaster Marine (Arlene Hardacre)
Visitor attendance was down from previous years, but this was to be expected with the weather conditions. The quality of customers who attended the show was very good resulting in a number of sales. In particular, our Xinuo GPS Chartplotters and new Hondex HDX-121 Chartplotter/Echosounder were very popular.

Ziegra Ice Machines (Patrick Gallagher)
‘In spite of the freak weather conditions, which brought the country to a standstill, the Skipper team still manage to pull off another great show.’

Rooney Fish (Andrew Rooney)
‘The show was another success for Rooney Fish. Already planning 2019 show.’

Seat Systems (John Newman)
As a first time exhibitor, the show was very worthwhile for Seat Systems, we did good business and will definitely be back in 2019 for your 15^th Anniversary show.

Clements Engineering (Michael Major)
Despite the weather conditions, Clements had a busy show. We took orders at the show and have several enquiries which we are now busy following up on. We look forward to coming back again in 2019.

Whispaire (Martin Cookson)
In spite of the red weather warnings, the show attracted more visitors than we expected. We made our first sale within the first hour and felt overall that the weather didn't deter too many visitors.

O'Sullivans Marine (Brian O'Sullivan)
Obviously show attendance numbers were down in quantity due to the weather, but the quality came through.

Mactex Oil Distribution Lyd (Liam Grealy)
‘Good show’

Sioen Ireland Mullion Survival Technology (Adrian Towey)
‘Mullion has supported The Skipper EXPO's since Day 1. An excellent venue to meet the most important people - our Customers who are the key to the success of the Expos.’

RNLI (Frankie Horne)
‘Very good, well run show. Even in extreme weather folk were determined to get there.’

R & D Marine Ltd (Alex Firth)
‘Overall a successful show for us, allowing us to promote our products to the industry. Although the visitor numbers were less due to the poor weather conditions, the quality of visitors was excellent. Fingers crossed for better weather in 2019 as we will almost certainly be there.’

MarShip (Peter Weide)
‘Skipper Galway is a winning formula for both Visitors and exhibitors alike. It's clearly become an important event in the social calendar for everyone.’

Mantsbrite (David Ash)
‘We still had a cracking show despite the weather with attendance far better than I expected. Plenty of good enquiries with orders placed at show. We will be back in 2019!’

AS SCAN (Michael Vejlgaard)
‘The show is in general good, but affected this year from bad weather conditions.’

2017 Skipper Expo Int. Galway Feedback Report
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2017 Visitor Testimonials

Kevin O Donovan, Co. Cork
An excellent event excellently organised yet again. Well worth the trip to Galway. Always something new and always great to meet friends from around the country.

Sean McKinley, Co. Antrim
Interesting show!

Jacqueline Hogan, Co. Waterford
Attended the show as a social occasion as my father is a marine refrigeration engineer. Met some new people and caught up with old faces. Main reason was to attend the LAST AGM and show some support for the committee as they launch the Charity as an all island support service.

Trudy McIntyre, Co. Waterford
The Galway Skipper Expo is for fishermen what the ploughing championships are to farmers! Something for every size vessel in the fleet.

Shane McIntyre, Co. Waterford
Good business experience, meeting old friends and socialising whilst doing the show, wouldn't miss it for the world a great weekend for anyone in the industry. I highly recommend anybody to go and take in the experience.

Ben Mc Donagh, Co. Galway
Keep up the good work, you're doing a great job.

Stephen Ryan, Co. Tyrone
The show was great, everything you need inside which is handy with the Irish weather.

Thomas O Sullivan, Co. Clare
As a community, Search/ rescue unit we get local fishermen to attend your show. I am 55 years fund raiser with RNLI, and a member of IWS. We learn from what we see at your boat show, and get value for money in purchases also.

2017 Exhibitor Testimonials

Emma Moore, AIB
Skipper Expo Int. Galway is a great place for AIB to network and engage with the fishing sector. As the leading bank in the industry, we are delighted to be involved in the show. We hope that our fishing customers, and non-customers alike, enjoyed the show and if they didn't get a chance to drop by our stand at the show, they are welcome to drop in to one of our branches or alternatively contact me on emma.k.moore@aib.ie and we would be happy to help with any queries or requests.

Art Kavanagh, Art Kavanagh Marine Finance Consultant
Great Show which has become an important element of my Business.

Leanne, IFM Ltd
Excellent show and service from everybody involved. Thank you very much.

Andrew Rooney, Rooney Fish
I would like to thank the crew of The Skipper for putting on once again a great show. Cannot wait until 2018. See you all soon.

Sam Pearson, Barrus
Awesome show. Will be back next year!

George, Scanmar
The years of ongoing "sell outs" says it all, and a true testament to the dedication of a highly motivated team.

Tricia Gilshinan, Prolines Naval Architects
As always a good mix of everyone involved in the fishing industry.

Bobby Nash, Latitude Kinsale
A well run show that is a great opportunity for networking in the fishing industry. Thank you all involved in the organising.

Alex Firth, R & D Marine Ltd
This was our second year at Skipper Expo Int. Galway and for us it has only improved compared to the 2016 show. The quantity and quality of visitors were excellent, with a lot of positive enquiries placed with our Irish distributor (T. M. Marine). We will almost certainly plan to exhibit in 2018.

Ed & Alan Russell, Fairwater Fishing
The Show was again very good & helps in promoting our business.

Tom Clarke, Michigan Marine Propulsion
Excellent show with good quality leads and sales generated.

Tom Hand, Tom Hand Electronics
This show gets better every year. This year was probably the busiest show we ever had with quite a few good sales and leads to be followed up. Stand already booked for next year.

Paul Quinn, South Shore Marin & Diesel
Very good show with all the right people in the one place, good for doing business.

Leo Humston, Ch Marine Ltd
Skipper Expo Int. Galway brings the Sea to the Land for the Weekend.

Gerard Sullivan, Bere Island Boat Yard
Beneficial to the business. Nice to meet all customers both current and future under one roof.

Andy Banting, CA Clase U.K. Ltd
This was our third year and what a great show! Look forward to exhibiting again next year.

Andrew Cossar, Certas Energy Lubricants
We wished to announce the arrival of Certas Energy Lubricants in Ireland. This was our first event and has proved without a doubt a great investment to push our company forward. Looking forward to 2018.

Jamie Curran, Curran's Hooks
Great opportunity to meet new and old customers.

Martin Cookson, Whispaire
Great show as always. We were busy over both days and spoke to many, many new and potential new customers. We sold product off the stand as well as taking orders. The phone started ringing the following day with customers wanting to place orders.

Mark Pullinger, Selva Marine
Skipper Expo Int. Galway brings together people and companies from all aspects of the commercial fishing and wider boating communities. It provides Selva Marine a unique and fabulous opportunity to promote and speak directly to end users. Skipper Expo Int. Galway clearly demonstrates The Skipper's central role in bringing the fishing industry together from across Ireland and the British Isles.

Peter Mallon, Westward Scania
We have exhibited for a number of years at Skipper Expo Int. Galway, it has been a great event to meet end users, suppliers and customers. The Skipper staff are helpful courteous and professional. It is a brilliant show.

John Ashworth, Bison Engineering Ltd
The location and venue provides probably the best exhibition you will find anywhere in relation to atmosphere, which is relaxed, informal and a joy to partake in.

Roger Betts, UNION CHANDLERY
My first time exhibiting at this show, it was well laid out and organised, very friendly and laid back atmosphere and definitely a favourite with the punters also. I highly recommend attending.

Christopher, Craemer UK
Hurricane Doris tried to spoil the show but didn't. It was a great success with the Irish Fishing industry coming together commercially as well as socially, a lot of happy and some tired faces.

Frankie Horne, RNLI Fishing Safety
This show is a vital part of our year in promoting safety to the fishing industry. Mara Media have actively helped RNLI deliver safety training and advice to the fishing industry through their monthly paper and shows.

Julian Osborne, Mermaid Marine
Another great Skipper Expo Int. Galway, thank you for your efforts. We felt that the show was a great success and we met a large number of quality customers which resulted in plenty of orders and leads to follow up. Look forward to the same next year.

Breda Hennessy, EMFF 2014-2020, Department of Agriculture, Food and The Marine
The show worked well in the promoting of the EMFF 2014-2020 and it was an excellent event to show case what schemes we have on offer.

Lee Mooney, Mooney Boats Ltd
It was a great show & great people and I would like to thank Sharon and The Skipper crew for another good year in Galway. It’s always a pleasure meeting you all.

Stephen Buchan, Jackson Trawls
Great show in a friendly setting, organised very professionally.

Damien Fegan, Globeweigh
Once again The Skipper show exceeded expectations. Great location, amazing staff and well worth attending.

Martin Jackson, ASAP Supplies
Making the decision to return to the show ASAP Supplies was pleased with the chance to meet up with existing customers and the chance to meet a good number of new customers. The quality of each visitor was impressive as was the overall feeling of optimism for the future.

David THEPAUT, BOPP Treuils JEB
Very good show for us.

Yvonne James, SIRM UK
An excellent exhibition! Very well supported by the fishing community, with lots of exciting new builds under way and lots of customers placing orders, it was a very successful exhibition for SIRM UK. Thank you to the Skipper team for a fabulous exhibition.

Adrian Towey, Mullion Survival Technology
Skipper Expo Int. Galway is the standard bearer for the industry in showcasing the very best in international products and services to the Irish Commercial Fleet. This is a must on everyone's annual calendar to participate or attend.