​Public Consultation on the Development of Ireland’s first National Swimming Strategy

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​Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht, Jack Chambers, has launched a public consultation on the development of Ireland’s first National Swimming Strategy. The Strategy will be based on a vision to “provide everyone in Ireland with an opportunity…

Small numbers of salmon showing signs of bleeding and skin ulceration as they return to Irish rivers

Small numbers of salmon showing signs of bleeding and skin ulceration as they return to Irish rivers

A small number of salmon are returning to Irish rivers with signs of bleeding and skin ulceration, according to Inland Fisheries Ireland. This follows reports of salmon also returning to Norway and Scotland with a red rash skin disease in…

New research shows near extinction of angel shark in Irish waters

New research shows near extinction of angel shark in Irish waters

New research published by Inland Fisheries Ireland has revealed how angel shark stocks have declined alarmingly in Irish waters. The study published in ‘Endangered Species Research’, includes long-term angling data which shows how stocks of this ‘Critically Endangered’ species crashed in the…

Olympic medallist Annalise Murphy takes to the water with teammate Katie Tingle in 49erFX

Olympic Sailing Hopefuls Take to the Water in Weymouth, May 13-19 Olympic medallist Annalise Murphy takes to the water with teammate Katie Tingle in 49erFX Eight of Ireland’s top sailors compete for European honours All the senior Irish Sailing 49er and 49erFX class…