Details of other protests around the country:
Galway
Of the 30 vessels that gathered in Galway, five had come from Donegal, two from Dingle and the bulk from the Aran islands and Rossaveal, writesLorna Siggins.
Tucked in behind the fleet was the Naval patrol ship LE Aoife. Drivers honked horns as they passed the boats throughout the day. Most of the vessels were expected to leave the docks on last night's tide to try to catch up on lost fishing time over the weekend.
Harbourmaster Capt Brian Sheridan was more than accommodating. "It's a peaceful demonstration, the fishermen gave us plenty of notice, and it hasn't had any negative impact on business," he said.
Cork
Up to 50 trawlers docked at Cork yesterday morning as fishermen staged a protest against the proposed new laws, writes Olivia Kelleher.
Fishermen tied up their vessels at Horgan's Quay in Cork city for a period of two hours.
Jason Whooley from the Irish South and West Fishermen's Organisation said the new laws were "draconian" and could lead to heavy legal costs, hefty fines and the confiscation of fishing equipment.
"At the moment we are looking at a situation where even the slightest infringement, a log book offence, would end up in the Circuit Court where our fishermen will be side by side with drug runners, rapists, you name it," he said.
Waterford
Some 50 vessels from the south-east slowly made their way up the River Suir towards Waterford harbour yesterday morning, writes Ciarán Murphy.
Large and small vessels, with over 200 fishermen, passed, one by one, on both sides of the river before lining up side-by-side on the North Wharf.
Some vessels carried slogans criticising the proposed Bill.
One slogan read: "Cromwell gave us a choice . . . to hell or Connaught. This Government Bill will condemn Irishmen to hell."