News on Irish Rowing, Angling, Waterskiing, Canoeing, Diving and Sea Swimming
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has launched a public consultation on the future management of the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme. The State agency with responsibility for the protection and conservation of freshwater fish and habitats is encouraging anyone…
Watersport Poses ‘Real Risk’ to Strangford Lough’s Marine Wildlife, Says National Trust
22nd October 2021 Marine Wildlife
Marine wildlife in Strangford Lough faces a “real risk” from an increase in recreational watersport, as The Irish News reports. Rangers from the National Trust in Northern Ireland recorded a record number of grey seal pups and a “stable” population…
Drones Could Be Key Factor in Maintaining Sustainable Coast, Say UCC Researchers
22nd October 2021 Coastal Notes
The use of drones could play a key role in sustainable coastal fisheries in Ireland, according to a new study. As the Irish Examiner reports, researchers at University College Cork (UCC) evaluated a wide range of applications for drones on…
Environmental Coalitions Call on Government to Give "Necessary" Dáil Time to Maritime Area Planning Bill
21st October 2021 Environment
Two Irish environmental coalitions are calling on the Government to ensure the necessary Dáil Committee time is given to debating the new Maritime Area Planning Bill. The Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) and the Environmental Pillar say that Ireland is “marching…
Marine Minister Addresses Atlantic Stakeholder Platform Conference in Dublin
21st October 2021 Fishing
Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue TD, today attended and addressed the Atlantic Stakeholder Platform Conference taking place in the Convention Centre, Dublin. The conference is part of a new approach for a sustainable blue economy in the EU. Speaking on his…
Maynooth University Study Finds Long Hours, Low Wages & Racist Insults Commonplace Experience of Migrant Fishers
19th October 2021 Fishing
“Extremely long” working hours, very low wages, and racist insults and verbal abuse were commonplace experiences of a group of migrant fishermen interviewed for a Maynooth University research study. Over two-thirds of those interviewed said they would work between 15…
The annual Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) for 2021 will be carried out by the Marine Institute off the North West, West and South Coasts of Ireland from Saturday 30 October to Tuesday 14 December. The IGFS is a demersal trawl…
America Wins But British Kite Foiler Ellie Aldridge Takes Silver at the 2021 Formula Kite World Championships
18th October 2021 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing
British kite foiler Ellie Aldridge bagged herself another international medal taking silver at the 2021 Formula Kite World Championships in Torregrande, Sardinia. With two European titles to her name, Aldridge has now added a world podium to her growing collection…
Both Dun Laoghaire lifeboats were paged by the Irish Coast Guard after an open-water swimmer was reported missing yesterday (Saturday 16 October). The swimmer was part of an organised swimming group who quickly realised that one of their number was…
Have Your Say on Proposed Conservation Byelaw Banning Angling for Arctic Char
14th October 2021 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has launched a public consultation on the proposed introduction of a conservation byelaw prohibiting angling for Arctic char. The glacial relict fish species is native to Ireland and is currently classified in the Irish Red Data…
The Formula Kite World Championships will take place in Torregrande, Sardinia, from October 13 to 17. The event is part of the Open Water Challenge, which celebrates board sports including kite, wing foil and SUP. A whole host of British…
Inland Fisheries Ireland Calls for Return of 2021 Salmon & Sea Trout Angling Logbooks
11th October 2021 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is encouraging salmon and sea trout anglers to return their angling logbooks, setting out their fishing and catch record, and any unused gill tags from 2021 licences. Under the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme,…
The Minister for the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, today announced that he has received the final report of the Seafood Sector Task Force that he established in March 2021. The Taskforce examined the impacts on the fishing sector and coastal…
Bundoran RNLI in Rescue of Woman Caught in Rough seas & Rip Current
11th October 2021 RNLI Lifeboats
Bundoran RNLI was involved in the rescue of a woman who got into difficulty off the Main Beach in Bundoran early yesterday morning (Sunday 10 October). The volunteer crew were requested to launch their inshore lifeboat by Malin Head Coast…
Kayaking in Ireland has had two new pages added to its history books, with the first medals ever being won in the discipline and Ireland's first-ever European Champion being crowned. At the recent Championships, held on the 2024 Olympic course…
‘Bycatch Parade of Dead Sea Life’ in Dublin to Highlight Need for Ocean Protections
10th October 2021 Fishing
Extinction Rebellion is teaming up with other environmental groups to stage a ‘Bycatch Parade of Dead Sea Life’ through central Dublin tomorrow (Monday 11 October) to demand better protection for our oceans. Members of Extinction Rebellion Ireland, the Irish Wildlife…
