Irish Angling News. Sport Fishing, Longlining and Trolling Updates
Loughs Agency fishery officers have identified and seized an illegal net set across the Backwater on the River Foyle. One Atlantic salmon was safely released, while four others could not be saved, the agency said. Advanced surveillance technology played a…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is investigating a significant fish kill in West Dublin in which early indications suggest more than 500 fish have died. The incident occurred on the River Tolka in near Damastown at the Dublin/Meath border. Fish mortalities…
Ireland completed a memorable clean sweep by winning both the Under-19 and inaugural Under-24 team titles at the 23rd Cortland FIPS-Mouche World Youth Fly Fishing Championships, held across Donegal and Tyrone from 16 to 22 July. The championships brought together…
Loughs Agency has intensified enforcement operations following a rise in illegal salmon fishing linked to exceptionally low water levels across the Foyle and Carlingford catchments. Prolonged dry weather has left rivers and loughs well below normal seasonal levels. Atlantic salmon…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) says it is following a definite line of inquiry regarding a significant fish kill that took place in the Cavan River in Cavan town this week. As previously reported on Afloat.ie, fish mortalities were observed over…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), in conjunction with other government agencies, is investigating a significant fish kill on the Cavan River in Cavan town. Fisheries officers have observed significant numbers of dead trout, coarse fish and eels over a 2km stretch…
Inland Fisheries Ireland Submits Planning Application for Removal of Annacotty Weir
23rd July 2026 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has submitted a planning application for the proposed removal of Annacotty Weir in Co Limerick. The man-made weir is located on the River Mulkear near Annacotty village. IFI’s proposal would remove the existing weir and reinstate…
Inland Fisheries Irelands Issues Statements on Separate Investigations in Cork, Kerry and Galway
12th July 2026 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is undertaking investigations to various incidents in counties Cork, Kerry and Galway that have arisen in recent days. Fisheries staff are investigating a fish kill at Curraghalicky Lake near Dunmanway, Co Cork, where several hundred juvenile…
A primary school in Sligo has won the national ‘Something Fishy’ competition run by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). Fifth-class pupils at Sooey NS in Srananagh, Co Sligo scooped first prize with their video project showing the lifecycle of salmon. The…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) says it is following a “definite line of inquiry” regarding a significant fish kill in Co Kildare this week. The incident occurred on the River Rye (or Rye Water) near Maynooth, and it is estimated that…
A new State interagency plan to urgently respond to significant fish kills has been published by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). The State agency for protection, management and conservation of Ireland’s inland fisheries and sea angling resources is the lead on…
The Loughs Agency is advising anglers to help preserve salmon and trout stocks in rivers following prolonged periods of hot weather across both the Foyle and Carlingford catchments. These extreme weather conditions have led to low river flows, high water…
The North West of Ireland will host the 23rd Cortland FIPS-Mouche World Youth Fly Fishing Championship from 16–22 July 2026. Organised by the Trout Anglers Federation of Ireland (TAFI), the international event will be staged across venues in Donegal and…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has announced funding for projects in seven counties to help restore salmon and trout stocks and their habitats. IFI’s Habitats and Conservation Scheme 2026 has awarded €728,909 for 16 innovative environmental projects. The competitive scheme, administered…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has opened the second draw of 2026 for anglers wishing to catch and keep a salmon from Kerry’s River Roughty catchment. ‘Brown tag’ regulations apply to the river catchment until 31 August, after which the catchment…
Minister Tells Anglers Fines ’Not Fit for Purpose’ After Fish Stocks ‘Wipeout’ by Agricultural Discharge in Co Louth River
7th June 2026 Angling
The Minister of State for Fisheries, Timmy Dooley has told anglers that fines are “not fit for purpose” as he visited the Co Louth river affected by a significant fish kill. As previously reported on Afloat.ie, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI)…
