Irish Angling News. Sport Fishing, Longlining and Trolling Updates
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is asking the public to report any sightings of fish in distress, or that have died, over the June Bank Holiday weekend — and during the current hot spell. The State body for the protection, management…
A fish kill on the Ballinderry River in Co Tyrone has mostly likely wiped out this season’s young fish, according to BBC News. Dead fish in the river near Cookstown were reported on Tuesday (30 May), with the Western Shore…
24 New Projects Supported Under Salmon and Sea Trout Rehabilitation, Conservation and Protection Fund in 2023
28th May 2023 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has announced the 24 projects awarded a total of €999,272 from the Salmon and Sea Trout Rehabilitation, Conservation and Protection Fund. The competitive fund, administered by IFI, supports sustainable development initiatives to ensure native salmon and…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is urging anglers and the general public to report sightings of Pacific pink salmon in Irish rivers over the coming months. In 2017, 2019 and 2021, this non-native fish species unexpectedly appeared in unprecedented numbers in…
Inland Fisheries Ireland Welcomes Conviction for Illegal Salmon Netting in Limerick
15th May 2023 Angling
Two Limerick men have been found guilty of being in breach of fisheries legislation for using a net to illegally capture salmon. John Quinlivan of Moyross, Limerick and Kieran Molloy of Ballynanty, Limerick were prosecuted for illegal salmon netting on…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has confirmed recent successful prosecutions against two industries operating at Lough Egish Food Park in Castleblayney, Co Monaghan. At Monaghan District Court, Judge Raymond Finnegan convicted Bio-marine Ingredients Ireland Limited and Stillorgan Trading Post Limited (trading…
Youghal Fisherman Convicted of Illegal Netting Near Mouth of Munster Blackwater
8th May 2023 Angling
A Cork fisherman has been found guilty of three breaches of fisheries legislation for illegal netting. Paul O’Connell of Youghal, Co Cork had fixed a 336m net close to the mouth of the Munster Blackwater which was detected by a…
Third Online Lottery of 2023 for Angling ‘Brown Tags’ on Lower River Lee Now Open
6th May 2023 Angling
The deadline to enter the third online lottery for ‘brown tags’ for wild salmon angling on the Lower River Lee is 5pm on Thursday 18 May. A further 45 brown tags are being allocated on Monday 22 May, following the…
Erne System: Temporary Jetty Closures in Enniskillen for Erne Classic Angling Competition
5th May 2023 Inland Waterways
Waterways Ireland advises masters of vessels and waterway users on the Erne System in Northern Ireland that the Castle Museum and Henry Street jetties in Enniskillen will be closed to mooring over the coming days to facilitate the Erne Classic…
Two men have been convicted of possessing 16 illegal salmon nets near the River Drowes in Co Donegal. Philip and Eoghan McCluskey of Bundoran, Co Donegal received fines and costs totalling €6,000 in relation to the offence, which occurred on…
Inland Fisheries Ireland Welcomes Donegal Circuit Court Ruling Over Incident of Illegal Salmon Fishing
25th April 2023 Angling
A former salmon draft net licence holder has been found guilty of two breaches of fisheries legislation when he was found to be in possession of 13 untagged salmon in the boot of his vehicle. Liam Whyte of Ardara, Co…
Coarse Anglers Converge on Lough Muckno for World Feeder Club Championships This Weekend
21st April 2023 Angling
Co Monaghan is hosting “the Olympics of angling” this weekend (Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 April) with the World Feeder Club Championships, as RTÉ News reports. Lough Muckno is the venue for 28 teams representing 18 countries who will fish…
Loughs Agency chief executive Sharon McMahon was delighted to see the Carlingford catchment included in US President Joe Biden’s visit to Ireland. Following his arrival in Belfast on Tuesday (11 April), President Biden then travelled across the border into Co…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has urged angling enthusiasts and watercraft owners to help stop the spread of invasive species by carefully checking, cleaning and drying their boats and equipment when travelling from one waterway to another this Easter. In particular,…
New €106K Accessible Fishing Facility for Wheelchair Users Opens in in West Cork
4th April 2023 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has launched an ‘all abilities’ accessible angling facility in West Cork to enable wheelchair users to fish safely and conveniently. The bespoke €106,000 fishing platform at Shepperton Lake, 3km from Skibbereen, provides access to wheelchair users…
Three men have been found guilty of illegally fishing for Atlantic bluefin tuna off Baltimore Harbour in West Cork. Brian Hassett from Monkstown, Co Cork; Barry Keohane from Blackrock, Co Cork; and Conor Jones of Kildinan, Co Cork were found…
