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An investigation is under way after more than 2,250 brown trout and Atlantic salmon were found dead in a river in Co Donegal. The State agency responsible for the protection and conservation of freshwater fish and habitat said the major fish kill ...

29 Aug 2022 at 16:46

Local News

Inland Fisheries Ireland seeks views from Longford public on ways to improve Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme

The state agency is encouraging anyone in Longford with an interest in the area to submit their views on how the tagging system, which started in 2001, can be improved and modernised. It is especially keen to hear from salmon and sea trout ...

20 Oct 2021 at 20:00

National News

Fishing group CEO claims Irish fishermen "cannot survive" on EU quota

The CEO of a fishing representative body is claiming Irish fishermen "cannot survive" on the EU Common Policy quota. CEO of Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation, Patrick Murphy, spoke about the issue in a documentary released ...

29 Sept 2021 at 18:34

National News

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

An iron sludge discharge from a ’no longer fit for purpose’ water treatment plant operated by Uisce Éireann was the cause of an ‘ecological tragedy’ that wiped out all fish life over a 2.6km river, a court has heard. At Ennis District ...

19 Feb 2024 at 15:35

National News

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 ...

07 Apr 2023 at 09:46

National News

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 ...

24 May 2023 at 10:24

National News

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 ...

27 Oct 2020 at 21:38

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Invasive species Chub detected on River Inny in Longford

The re-appearance 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 ...

25 Aug 2020 at 11:40

Local News

Ireland's ‘Stories from the Waterside’ published to coincide with National Heritage Week

Storytelling is alive and well in all parts of Ireland, as evident from number of entries to a national story writing competition called Stories from the Waterside, which ran in April and May during the Covid-19 ...

20 Aug 2020 at 12:00

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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 ...

29 Aug 2020 at 09:00

National News

Uisce Éireann convicted and fined over major fish kill following 'harmful' discharge

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has welcomed the successful prosecution and conviction of Uisce Éireann following a harmful discharge that resulted in a large fish kill earlier this year. At Mallow ...

16 Dec 2024 at 17:42

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Fish in distress during hot spell – Inland Fisheries Ireland seeks help of public

Inland Fisheries Ireland is asking anglers and the general public to report any sightings of distressed fish which may be caused by high water temperatures and low water levels. Inland Fisheries ...

01 Jul 2018 at 00:19

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