The river Slaney is to close for salmon fishing in 2017 to the outrage of local fishermen who believe the move will lead to an increase in salmon mortality rates due to poaching. The enforcement order came into operation on New Year’s Day under the government’s fisheries management policy. Sean Kyne T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, said the policy is being implemented to replenish and conserve fish stocks in the river…
Gorey Guardian, 14/01/17. Read the full article ‘Outrage over Slaney salmon ban‘.
