Irish Angling News. Sport Fishing, Longlining and Trolling Updates
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has opened a new round of funding for projects that remove physical barriers from rivers and waterways. The initiative follows IFI funding schemes launched in 2025, which awarded grants of €28.48 million to 194 projects across…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) says it is continuing to investigate a significant fish kill in Co Donegal in which early indications suggest more than 200 fish have died. The incident occurred on the Crana River, 5km upstream of Buncrana. Fish…
Sea Bass, Dogfish and Whiting Named as Top 3 Species Caught by Sea Anglers in 2025
25th August 2026 Angling
Sea bass, dogfish and whiting were the top three species that sea anglers reported catching in 2025, according to new data from Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). The data is taken from IFI’s interactive Irish Marine Recreational Angling Survey (IMREC) website,…
Loughs Agency fishery officers have identified and seized an illegal net on the River Foyle near Lifford. Two Atlantic salmon were returned to the river unharmed, while two others could not be saved. The agency says it was alerted to…
The angler who had his leg bitten by a blue shark off the Waterford coast this week said he feared for his life. As The Irish Times reports, Sebastian Achim (27) was fishing with four others some 6.5km from Ram…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) and its statutory partners are investigating another “significant” fish kill, this time near Kells in Co Meath where more than 500 brown trout have died. The incident occurred at a tributary of the Moynalty River north of Kells,…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) and statutory partners are continuing to investigate a significant fish kill in Co Meath where some 900 fish had died. The incident occurred on the Boycetown River, a tributary of the Boyne River near Trim. Staff…
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…
