Irish Angling News. Sport Fishing, Longlining and Trolling Updates
Inland Fisheries Ireland has updated its advice regarding angling to reflect the latest Government and NPHET advice. As and from May 6th anglers may fish in a location less than or equal to 5 km from home. Further guidance is…
Minister Welcomes Formal Partnership Between IFI & Cairde Na Chláir For Conservation Efforts On Clare River
28th April 2020 Angling
Sean Canney, Minister of State with responsibility for the inland fisheries sector, has welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) and Cairde na Chláir, representing four of its member angling clubs on the…
20,000 Native Trees Planted In Northern Ireland To Help Improve Fishery Habitats
24th April 2020 Angling
In Northern Ireland, the Loughs Agency has been working in partnership with the Woodland Trust, NI Water, angling clubs, landowners and others to plant in excess of 20,000 native trees to help improve fishery habitats. Native tree planting is a…
Sean Canney TD, Minister with responsibility for the Inland Fisheries Sector has commended the action of the vast majority of anglers during the COVID-19 measures and urged all to continue to respect the current measures and stay at home. Minister…
Loughs Agency Advises Against Angling In Its Waters Under Covid-19 Restrictions
6th April 2020 Northern Ireland Waters
Loughs Agency chief executive Sharon McMahon has contacted anglers, angling clubs, fisheries and angling governing bodies to update them on the impact of Covid-19. The letter urges the angling community to follow the guidance provided and to keep up to date…
Stormont Minister Closes Northern Ireland’s Angling Waters In Efforts To Control Covid-19
1st April 2020 Coronavirus and Boating
All DAERA angling waters in Northern Ireland have been closed with immediate effect in efforts to control the spread of Covid-19, as the Newry Times reports. The confirmation comes from Edwin Poots, Stormont’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs,…
Following the UK Government’s advice in relation to Covid-19, the Loughs Agency has put in place a number of measures to maximise capacity to continue to deliver business and statutory services to the public. The public are still encouraged to…
Newport’s 300th Anniversary Celebrated With Lecture Series On Research Fishery (UPDATE)
9th March 2020 Marine Science
Update on Wednesday 11 March: Due to concerns over COVID-19/coronavirus, the decision has been made to postpone the two lecture evenings until a later date during the Newport 300 celebrations. To celebrate the 300th anniversary of Newport in Co Mayo,…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has launched its 2020 recruitment campaign for seasonal fisheries officers nationwide. The positions will see the successful applicants support the development and protection of Ireland’s angling resource during the summer period. There are numerous roles available…
Northern Ireland’s Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has officially launched the 2020 angling season for more than 20,000 anglers in the region. Under the guidance of professional angler Joe Stitt at Shaws Bridge in Belfast, Minister Poots tried his hand…
Sea anglers can now play a key role in the conservation and management of marine fish stocks. A new survey programme; The Irish Marine Recreational Sea Angling Survey (IMREC), will see Inland Fisheries Ireland gather information regarding recreational catches of…
Two Men Plead Guilty to Illegal Net Fishing for Salmon on the Lower River Nore
24th February 2020 Angling
Two men have recently appeared in court on charges relating to illegal net fishing for salmon on the lower River Nore. On Tuesday, 18th of February Mr Brian Murphy and Mr Martin Barron appeared in front of judge Geraldine Carthy…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) will be running a number of events to give women the opportunity to try angling in 2020. Renowned angler Glenda Powell, one of the world’s leading fly-casting instructors, has partnered with IFI to teach the participants…
The first catch and release salmon of 2020 has been caught on the River Drowes in Co. Leitrim according to Inland Fisheries Ireland. Nash Mc Daid, of Ballybofey, Donegal landed the first catch and release salmon at the “point of…
Plans by Armagh’s council to restock Loughgall Lake with £12,000 worth of carp have been deemed insufficient by local anglers. According to ArmaghI, the Loughgall Carp Anglers group believes night angling catch rates would rise — and its membership would…
A new scientific catch and release tagging programme for Atlantic bluefin tuna will authorise up to 25 qualifying angling skippers to participate, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) says. As Afloat reported yesterday, the new Tuna CHART (Catch and Release Tagging) programme…
