Investigation into death of nearly 1,100 Sligo wild salmon finds no specific cause
Inland Fisheries Ireland could identify no more than ‘potential’ contributory factors for fish kill, says spokesman
Inland Fisheries Ireland
Where does your salmon come from? Fish farm escape highlights questions for consumers
The differences between ‘farmed’, ‘organically farmed’ and ‘wild’ salmon may be unclear to shoppers while imports from Scotland, Norway and the Faroe Islands can be labelled as Irish
Farmed salmon enter largest wild fishery in west of Ireland after Killary Harbour escape
Escapees ‘pose a significant risk to wild Atlantic salmon populations’ returning to spawn, says fisheries agency
Agriculture most significant cause of fish kills over five decades, study finds
Inland Fisheries Ireland scrutinised 2,000-plus fish kills in Irish rivers and lakes from 1969 to 2022
Escaped salmon spread to more rivers in the west of Ireland
One prominent anglers’ representative said the incident highlighted an ongoing issue of lack of effective regulation in the salmon farming sector.
Salmon that escaped from fish farm have been found in three of Ireland’s most important angling rivers
Escapees from Killary Harbour fish farm ‘pose significant risk to wild Atlantic salmon populations’, says Inland Fisheries Ireland
Attempts being made to recover large numbers of farmed salmon after escape from cage in Killary Harbour
Mannin Bay Salmon Company confirms its ‘divers discovered a tear on one of our nets’
Wild Atlantic salmon deaths in Sligo river trigger investigation
Dead fish found near Ballisodare, south of Sligo town
Wild salmon are an Irish icon. Now they’re almost gone
The inability to protect a species that has such cultural power looks both cavalier and foolish
‘It is like a pilgrimage’: Salmon fishing continues on the Moy amid work to restore dramatic fall in numbers
Rod fishing for salmon on the Moy has been an economic mainstay for Ballina but catch numbers have been falling for decades and have declined steeply in recent years
Four men convicted of illegal salmon angling offences in Co Sligo
One man wore a wetsuit and snorkel to swim to an offshore net to capture salmon
Catastrophic decline of wild Irish salmon is another of the slow scandals of Irish life
Over the last few decades, we’ve driven the salmon from our rivers, recklessly but ruthlessly
We have a golden opportunity to help get our rivers back - we should take it
A growing band of scientists and river advocates across Europe are removing barriers at a record rate, enabling fish to navigate waterways as before
Inland Fisheries Ireland must return €10,000 to contractor after last-minute withdrawal of prosecution
Fisheries watchdog had prosecuted three contractors hired by Office of Public Works over a fish kill
‘Catastrophic decline’ in numbers of wild salmon returning to Ireland
Inland Fisheries Ireland to spend €110 million on removing barriers to fish
Bartra Capital developers play monopoly with Ballsbridge block
Greens clash with Simon Coveney ... and Conor McGregor
Ecological tragedy in Clare heralds imminent water crisis in Ireland
Ballymacraven river may never recover from pollution that killed thousands of fish, an incident that highlights an even wider problem as the State’s water treatment infrastructure creaks under growing pressure
Angling Notes: IFI announces 52 temporary posts for seasonal fisheries officers and assistants
Job would suit those who enjoy nature and working outdoors, says Inland Fisheries Ireland head of operations Barry Fox
Inland Fisheries CEO ‘surreptitiously’ influenced decision to unfairly dismiss director, WRC finds
Former director of IFI Patrick Gorman awarded €38,500 for unfair dismissal over personal use of tractor
Lough Corrib’s hidden diversity in desperate need of co-ordinated protection
Ireland’s second largest lake suffering from being ‘out of sight, out of mind’
Flood relief scheme contractor pays €10,000 over Bandon River fish kill
Co Mayo-based Wills Bros Ltd was prosecuted by Inland Fisheries Ireland over May 2017 incident in Co Cork
It may be time for Ireland to recognise some of our locally unique brown trout as separate species
For the trout and other native fish that live in Lough Corrib the news that carp have made their way into the lake is potentially calamitous because of our warming waters
Angling notes: Anglers working to restore sustainable levels of Atlantic salmon
Last year anglers released 54 per cent of their catch
Anglers released more than half of all salmon caught in 2022
Fish stocks continue to face numerous risks including water pollution and climate change
‘Hundreds’ of fish killed in river Tolka, says Inland Fisheries Ireland
Authority ‘following a definite line of inquiry’ regarding the cause of the fish kill, which occurred upstream of the Mill Road Bridge
Investigation under way after serious incident kills 2,000 fish in Cork stream
Brown trout and eel impacted by incident in Brownmills stream at Kinsale estuary
Governance at Inland Fisheries Ireland halfway between ‘Ballymagash and Killinaskully’, committee hears
State body had 16 uninsured vehicles on the road at one time and a court case is pending relating to a crash
Authorities monitoring ‘worrying’ outbreak of crayfish plague in Co Cork
Total kill of crayfish population expected in the Blackwater River (Cork/Waterford) Special Area of Conservation
Seeing fish trying to jump a weir isn’t impressive – it’s tragic
Salmon are on course for extinction. The move to free Irish rivers needs to gather momentum
Galway and Moy fisheries close due to rising water temperatures
Some of most productive fisheries in western Europe close to protect stocks of salmon and trout
Angling Notes: New ‘all abilities’ angling facility launched near Skibbereen
Fishing platform designed to facilitate wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility at popular Shepperton Lake
Angling Notes: top honours for Inland Fisheries Ireland
The fishing agency has received the Esri Ireland’s Community Engagement award
Angling Notes: Charter skippers invited to take part in this year’s Atlantic bluefin tuna survey
Over 1,500 of the largest tuna in the world have been tagged and released through the programme in recent years
Inland Fisheries Ireland subject of significant number of protected disclosures, Eamon Ryan says
Minister for the Environment defends decision to remove remaining three board members of fisheries protection body in February
The civil war within Inland Fisheries Ireland
Five of the eight board members resigned in the past year, prompting the Minister to remove the remaining three members and stand down the board
Eamon Ryan criticised at Fine Gael meeting over decision to stand down Inland Fisheries board
Senator Seán Kyne lead the discussion saying alternate board members should have been appointed
Eamon Ryan removes remaining three board members of Inland Fisheries Ireland
Fisheries protection body has been in disarray with internal disputes, allegations, and resignations of five board members in the past year
Angling Notes: McMorris nets two cups with first salmon
Fermanagh man lands 10lb fish as Drowes River maintains its proud record as the first fishery to practice catch and release with its first salmon
Inland Fisheries Ireland unable to make key decisions due to resignations of board members
Fisheries protection body has been wracked with internal disputes and scandals, provoking resignations that have left board without a quorum
Angling notes: Delayed start to arrival of first salmon
New online facility available at Inland Fisheries Ireland for those buying salmon and sea trout licences
Why are open-pen salmon farms encouraged in Ireland but banned in many other countries?
The tide is turning against this supposed ‘new blue revolution’ elsewhere - and not without reason
Angling Notes: wild salmon lottery kicks off in Cork
Brown-tag regulations are coming into force from February 1st, with registration through a series of online lotteries
Angling notes: Could this be the world’s largest goldfish?
Last week a UK angler landed the remarkable orange specimen nicknamed ‘The Carrot’ which weighed in at a whopping 67lb 4oz
Angling notes: UCD report on mercury levels in fish offers reassurance to Irish consumers
Plus, plan for major IFI fish farm in Tipperary progresses, and a successful day of trout fishing in Wicklow
Angling Notes: Fish for a day, the catch of a lifetime
Records tumbled last week as the wild brown trout were brought up from the depths of Lough Mask
Angling notes: New bridge to the future for Owenea Fishery
New footbridge an improvement for anglers at popular Owenea Fishery in Donegal
Donegal fish kill expected to result in prosecution
Glenagannon incident involved thousands of juvenile salmon and trout and covered about 4km of the river
Angling notes: Limerick meeting discusses problems weir is causing for fish populations
Plus the winners of the Lough Ree perch challenge, and concern over salmon and trout shortages in Wales
Angling Notes: In search of elusive trout on Lough Mask
Derek Evans enjoys a fishing holiday in Mayo; plus a crackdown on poachers threatening our wild Atlantic salmon
Investigation after 500 dead fish are found in Co Kildare river
Inland Fisheries Ireland reports 'significant fish kill' in River Rye
Half-tonne Porbeagle shark caught off coast of Donegal
International team of scientists tagged and released the record-breaking 2.8m fish
West Cork distillery agrees to donate €26,000 after discharge kills 2,000 fish
West Cork Distillers pleaded guilty to three counts of illegal discharge into the Ilen River
Motorola acquires remaining stake in Tetra Ireland
Company takes full ownership of provider of secure comms for emergency services
ESB to decommission Derrybrien wind farm’s 70 turbines
Peat slide in 2003 during excavation work for wind farm resulted in fish kill of 50,000
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