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Researchers catch and tag giant shark off Irish coast

...appearing here for a short period in Spring.” Last week was the first trip in a new research collaboration between Trinity, INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND (IFI), and local shark anglers, together with leading scientists from James Cook University (Australia), University of Miami, and...

19 Apr 2022 at 11:23

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Discovery of exotic fish related to piranha in Irish lake raises concerns

The Irish Fisheries and IFI (Inland Fisheries Ireland) have issued a call for public vigilance after an angler discovered the remains of fish suspected to be related to a piranha in an Irish lake. The discovery of a 2kg suspected Pacu fish in ...

20 Feb 2024 at 10:57

National News

Uisce Éireann fined over sludge discharge that 'wiped out' all fish life on river

...of Ennistymon on May 2, 2023 and May 18, 2023. Before Judge Gabbett imposed the fines, solicitor Dermot O'Donovan, for INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND (IFI), said what occurred on the Ballymacraven River on May 2 last was “an ecological tragedy”. Uisce Éireann has also agreed...

19 Feb 2024 at 15:35

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Anglers and boat users urged to help fight the spread of invasive species this Easter

INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND (IFI) has urged anglers 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, IFI is asking...

07 Apr 2023 at 09:46

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Inland Fisheries appeals to farmers to help protect against pollution during silage season

INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND (IFI) has appealed to farmers to help protect Ireland’s rivers and lakes from agricultural pollution during the silage season. A number of prosecutions have been secured for pollution of waters and IFI has urged farmers to engage with them to...

24 May 2023 at 10:24

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Farmer in the Midlands fined thousands for clearing river bed gravel

...of the River Nore, near Mountrath. Commenting on the conviction, South-Eastern River Basin District Director at INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND (IFI), Lynda Connor commented on the case. “This is a serious crime against the environment. The destruction of the river...

24 May 2023 at 14:51

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Inland Fisheries Ireland appeals to farmers to protect watercourses during the silage season

Inland Fisheries Ireland has appealed to farmers to help protect Ireland’s rivers and lakes from agricultural pollution during the silage season. Livestock manure and other organic fertilisers, silage effluent, and soiled water are highly ...

27 May 2023 at 10:59

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GONE FISHIN' - Campaign launched to get young people out fishing again

Inland Fisheries Ireland Education and Outreach team are working with Foróige to get young people fishing with the “Go Fishing” programme. Due to public health related restrictions on gatherings the programme has now evolved into a ...

27 Oct 2020 at 21:38

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Invasive species Chub detected on River Inny in Longford

...of the invasive fish species chub (Squalius cephalus) on the River Inny in Longford is sparking concern. INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND (IFI) explained that chub when introduced have the potential to compete with native fishes for food and space and are...

25 Aug 2020 at 11:40

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Invasive species Chub detected in Longford section of River Inny

INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND (IFI) explained that chub when introduced have the potential to compete with native fishes for food and space and are potentially a carrier of fish diseases and parasites. IFI is investigating the extent of the invasion and assessing...

29 Aug 2020 at 09:00

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Go Fishing Week 2021 programme of events to get people in Longford 'hooked' on fishing

INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND (IFI) has announced the line-up of virtual events for Go Fishing Week 2021. IFI invites people in Longford and nationwide to participate in the free online events. The week is a national celebration of fishing and this year is being...

22 Apr 2021 at 21:00

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Inland Fisheries Ireland and Longford County Council investigate oil spill in local river

...people to Covid-19 vaccination centre Longford County Council confirmed that its staff, in co-ordination with INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND (IFI), were on site investigating the oil spill from early on Thursday. A spokesperson said, “The area of interest is...

22 Feb 2021 at 14:29

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