T10-056 Blackshell Farm Ltd Aquaculture and Foreshore Licence Application, Clew Bay, Co. Mayo

Applicant Name

Blackshell Farm Ltd.

Address

Unit 15, Westport Industrial Estate, Newport Road, Westport, Co. Mayo

Description

Blackshell Farm Ltd. has applied for an Aquaculture Licence to cultivate Blue Mussels using rope and mesh, Red, Brown and Green Seaweeds using floating grids, and a Foreshore Licence for the areas of foreshore to be used for these aquaculture activities.

Location

Clew Bay, Co. Mayo.

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