On Thursday 24th April 2025, a draw took place to allocate an initial 15 Brown Tags for the taking of salmon on the River Easkey. The requirement to hold a brown tag is set out in Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme (Amendment) Regulations.
A total of 60 valid entries were received from salmon rod licence holders. Each was assigned a number in advance of the draw. 20 numbers were randomly generated. The first 15 successful entrants will be issued a brown tag today. The final 5 numbers are reserved in case an angler declines or returns the tag allocated to them.
The draw was conducted by Michael Wilson (Fisheries Inspector) and observed by Mary Walsh (RBD Director), Kathleen Finnerty (Ballina District Office), and Brian Flannery (Assistant Inspector).
The numbers selected are:
• 5245
• 5241
• 5233
• 5242
• 5209
• 5240
• 5252
• 5239
• 5223
• 5214
• 5218
• 5257
• 5212
• 5255
• 5238
The 5 reserve numbers are:
• 5208
• 5237
• 5201
• 5246
• 5206
The Brown Tags will be issued by post today.
