Applications are invited under the Salmon Conservation Fund, the Midland Fisheries Fund and the new Co-op Funds to avail of the €410,000 funding towards conservation and development of the inland fisheries resource.

The three Inland Fisheries Ireland initiatives are geared to assist stakeholders to undertake projects to enhance habi- tat, stocks, access, invasive species management and ang- ling. The works are important in improving capacity within the resource, estimated to contribute €755 million annually to the Irish economy….

Irish Times 17/02/2014 Read the article ‘Anglers encouraged to apply for conservation, development grants from three funds

Irish Times - Winner Went fishing - Joshua Higginson from Ballynahinch, Co Down, with his twaite shad of 1.35kg from the Barrow
Irish Times – Winner Went fishing – Joshua Higginson from Ballynahinch, Co Down, with his twaite shad of 1.35kg from the Barrow