Pike species in Irish waters may have changed their diet preferences according to a new report launched today by Inland Fisheries Ireland. The report, entitled ‘Pike (Esox Lucius) in Ireland. Developing knowledge and tools to support policy and management’ looks at new research…
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Shannon Blueway Best Tourism Initiative in Ireland
The Shannon Blueway has won Best Tourism Initiative category of the LAMA Community and Council Awards 2015 in association with IPB. Waterways Ireland who have led the development of the Shannon Blueway attended the ceremony represented by Norma Herron, with…
Dress Up As A Fish for World Fish Migration Day – 24th May 2014
World Fish Migration Day 2014 (WFMD), which takes place on Saturday, 24th May 2014, is a one day global initiative, with local events worldwide, to create awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish. WFMD is held to improve…
Fantastic Finale to the National Junior Pike Angling Competition
The youngsters and the female competitors ensured a fantastic finale to the National Junior Pike Angling Competition which was held on Saturday, the 7th of September on Shantonagh Lough near Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan. In what was an exciting finish Ashlyn McCabe…
Irish research team unveil the origins of a fish unique to Kerry!
A team of researchers from University College Dublin, the University of Salford and Inland Fisheries Ireland has reconstructed the origin of the endangered Killarney shad in Lough Leane, Co. Kerry, providing genetic evidence for the timing of colonisation of the…
The World Youth Fly- fishing Championships are taking place in Ireland from July 21st to 26th
The World Youth Fly- fishing Championships are taking place from July 21st to 26th in venues across Louth, Monaghan, Meath, Tyrone and Antrim. The event will help to showcase the wonderful angling amenities on the island of Ireland and with competitors all in…
New Study – Angling worth €0.75 billion to Irish Economy
The Minister of State with Responsibility for Natural Resources, Fergus O’ Dowd T.D. today warmly welcomed the findings of a new national economic study which has revealed for the first time that angling and angling tourism in Ireland is generating…
Keith Barry helps get kids hooked on the magic of fishing
Keith Barry is more than Ireland’s top mentalist, he is also one of the country’s most passionate anglers and he is encouraging kids (of all ages) to get hooked on angling during Fisheries Awareness Week 2013. This popular week of…
Midland Fisheries Fund Launched
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has introduced a new pilot scheme through which angling clubs and organisations can access funding to undertake sustainable development works in the Midland Fisheries Group permit area. Launched by Minister Fergus O’ Dowd, the Midland Fisheries…
New Game Angling Guide Launched in Mayo
Inland Fisheries Irelands’ (IFI) Co. Mayo Game Angling Guide was launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, in Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar, Co Mayo, today. The guide is packed with information about the game fisheries of Co. Mayo including the all-important maps, seasons, methods and regulations. The guide is…