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Tag: Irish
First Irish salmon of 2019 caught in Donegal
The first salmon of 2019 has been caught and released on the Lackagh River in Co. Donegal according to Inland Fisheries Ireland. Michael McCann of Templeard, Derry landed the first salmon in the Garden Pool on the Lackagh River at 9.25am yesterday, Tuesday 1st of January.
Dutch Irish Press Awards presented in Amsterdam
On Wednesday evening the 21st of November the Irish Press Awards for the year 2018 were presented in “Flavours” in the “Westergasfabriek” in Amsterdam. The awards were presented in five categories: newspapers, Northern-Ireland, special interest, lifestyle and blogs. The jury consisted of Mirjam Dresmé (ANVR) and Hans Boumans (Volkskrant). […]
The 9th Irish Fly Fair and International Angling Show 2018
Irelands biggest fly-fishing extravaganza will again feature the largest group of fly tyers and game angling stands under one roof. A host of the greatest fly dressers fly casters and angling celebrities from all over the globe will once again gather at the Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill, to participate in the 9th Irish Fly […]
New research indicates pike in Irish waters have changed their diet
Pike in Irish waters may have changed their diet preferences according to a new report launched 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 carried out on Lough Conn, County Mayo and Lough Derravaragh, County Westmeath in 2016 and provides […]
Irish ladies go fly fishing – next outing June 3rd
The first outing/trial of the Irish Ladies Fly-Fishing Association this year was at Tildarg Fishery on Sunday April 22nd. Jenny Casey reports… The Irish Ladies’ first outing of the year took place on the 22nd of April at a new venue for the ladies at Tildarg Fishery, Doagh, Ballyclare. The ladies will like to thank the Tildarg for the […]
Irish Ladies Fly-Fishing Association outing set for April 22
The first outing/trial of the Irish Ladies Fly-Fishing Association this year will be at Tildarg Fishery, near Ballyclare, Co Antrim on Sunday 22 April. ILFFA tell us that Tildarg is a really great venue – and they are looking forward to seeing everyone again. Contact the Irish Ladies Fly-Fishing Association for the trial […]
New Irish salmon regulations for 2018 published
The salmon regulations for the 2018 season in Ireland have been published. All the information regarding open, closed and catch and release rivers, including Statutory Instruments and Bye Laws, is available online at: http://fishinginireland.info/salmon/salmontagging.htm There will be 76 rivers open for salmon fishing next year – 36 of these on a Catch and Release basis. […]
65 farmed salmon have been caught in five rivers in counties Galway and Mayo
Inland Fisheries Ireland confirms that 65 farmed salmon have been caught in five rivers in counties Galway and Mayo; agency calls for compliance and enforcement. The affected rivers are the Delphi, Erriff, Kylemore/Dawros, Newport and Bunowen. Inland Fisheries Ireland has been monitoring the situation since August stocks. Concerns regarding salmon farm management and oversight have […]
Dick Warner’s Great Irish Fishing Odyssey
Dick Warner’s Great Irish Fishing Odyssey is a factual entertainment series presented by the late, great, Dick Warner which blends an innovative format with theatrical photography and unseen fisheries archive. The series started on Monday 21st of August 2017 at 7.30pm on eirSport on television in Ireland. Dick Warner’s Great Irish Fishing Odyssey – Coming […]