Connemara Marine News
Farmed Salmon Found in Wild Salmon River “Serious Cause for Concern” in Connemara, IFI Says
8th September 2021 Angling
The State agency responsible for the protection of freshwater fish and habitats is investigating an incidence of farmed salmon recovered from the Connemara Fishery. Officers from Inland Fisheries Ireland’s (IFI) Western River Basin District in Galway were alerted by anglers…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has confirmed the presence of pike in Aughrusbeg Lough in Connemara, Co Galway. IFI research staff made the discovery during a fish stock survey earlier this week. It is the first official record of pike being…
Community Considering Appeal after Connemara Marine Park Application Rejected
19th July 2021 Coastal Notes
A Connemara community group is weighing up an appeal after planning permission for a state-led marine industry park in Cill Chiaráin was rejected. As The Times Ireland edition reports, Galway County Council has refused planning approval for the Páirc na…
Bord Pleanala Queries Treatment Plant Location in Connemara Harbour of Roundstone
5th July 2021 Coastal Notes
Irish Water has been asked to explain why the Connemara harbour of Roundstone may end up with two wastewater treatment plants in a bid to meet EU water quality standards. As The Times Ireland edition reports, Bord Pleanála has queried…
Clifden RNLI Lifeboat Involved in Search Operation after EPIRB is Accidentally Activated off Connemara Coast
26th February 2021 RNLI Lifeboats
Clifden RNLI launched both its Shannon class all-weather and Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboats this morning (Friday 26 February) after an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) was accidentally activated, giving a position west of Turbot Island. The volunteer crews were…
