Irish Angling News. Sport Fishing, Longlining and Trolling Updates
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has approved legislation that will govern the wild salmon and sea trout fisheries in 2023. These will come into effect from Sunday, 1st January 2023. Minister Ryan said: “81…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has announced details of its 2023 Sponsorship Programme today, with applications open until mid January. Angling clubs, groups and associations all over Ireland are being invited to apply for sponsorship funding before the 20 January deadline.…
Two Carlow men have been found guilty of fishing illegally for protected wild salmon on the River Slaney and for obstructing or impeding a fisheries officer, in a prosecution brought by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). Sitting before Judge Geraldine Carthy…
The tender process for IFI State fisheries for 2023 is now open. Angling clubs that wish to tender for one or more fisheries should fill out the online questionnaire or download and complete the PDF application form. Where there is…
“A Valuable Stretch Lost for Spawning Salmon and Sea Trout”: Coillte and Contractors Found Guilty of Polluting Cork’s Glenaboy River
11th December 2022 Angling
State-owned forestry company Coillte and its contractor, Oliver Kelly Timber Harvesting Ltd, have both pleaded guilty to breaches of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 in a case brought by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). Following reports of pollution in November 2021…
Marine Minister to Seek Bluefin Tuna Quota for Ireland, After Britain Awarded Share
7th December 2022 Fishing
Minister for Marine Charlie McConalogue has promised to seek a quota of bluefin tuna for Ireland at the December EU fisheries council. Large numbers of bluefin tuna have been reported by fishermen off the Irish west coast in recent years,…
Salmon and sea trout licences for 2023 are now available for immediately purchase through the Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) online shop. Hard-copy licences will be available from distributors around the country over the coming weeks, adds the State body for…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has launched a funding call of up to €1 million to support vital conservation projects around the country through the Salmon and Sea Trout Rehabilitation, Conservation and Protection Fund. Since 2016, more than €6 million in…
An angler has been convicted at Lisburn Magistrates’ Court for several fishing offences and fined a total of £465, which included a £15 offender levy. Kevin McCann (55) of Lagmore View Gardens, Dunmurray, Belfast was found guilty at Lisburn Magistrates’ Court to…
Loughs Agency Issues Biosecurity Advise As Invasive Zebra Mussels Are Spotted in Newry Canal
18th November 2022 Angling
Fishery officers from the Loughs Agency recently observed zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) near Victoria Lock at the Newry Canal. Zebra mussels are an invasive non-native Species (INNS), meaning they have been transported outside of their natural geographic range only to…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is working on a new Customer Charter and Action Plan for 2023 to 2025 — and welcomes public input on its drafting. Customer charters are short statements describing the level of service that you can expect…
Two carp anglers convicted at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court for separate fishing offences have been fined a total of £430. Samuel Seenan (42) of Altnagarron Mews, Belfast pleaded guilty to three breaches of legislation prescribed under the Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966…
Inland Fisheries Ireland Prepares Draft Irish Language Scheme Following Consultation
30th October 2022 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) says it is now preparing a draft Irish Language Scheme for review by An Coimisinéir Teanga following a public consultation this past summer. As previously reported on Afloat.ie, the initiative aims for accordance with Section 11 of the…
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Hooked Off Pembrokeshire Coast Believed to Be Biggest Ever Caught in Welsh Waters
12th October 2022 Angling
An Atlantic bluefin tuna hooked off the Pembrokeshire coast recently is believed to be the biggest fish ever caught in Welsh waters. As Wales Online reports, the 900lb (408kg) monster catch was made by Simon Batey and Jason Nott while…
Kerry is Focus of Coastal Communities Film Launched by Environmental Group 'Fair Seas'
5th October 2022 Marine Wildlife
A short film featuring the views of local communities who make a living from the sea is set to be launched in Kerry this week. Fair Seas, a coalition of Ireland’s leading environmental non-governmental organisations and networks, created the 12-minute…
New Footbridge Over Owenea River in Donegal Hailed as ‘Welcome Addition’ for Angling Development
1st October 2022 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has opened a new footbridge over the Owenea River near Glenties in Co Donegal. In a welcome boost for angling access on the Owenea fishery, the new steel footbridge was commissioned by IFI to replace the…
