James Tate's 16-foot fibreglass punt

Report into fishing tragedy finds fault with condition of vessel, planning of trip –...

One man died in the accident, in Tramore Bay in January of this year. He was fishing with a friend when their boat...

Council to remove carcass of large shark from Dollymount strand

Dublin City Council says it plans to remove the decomposing carcass of a large basking shark from Dollymount Strand in north Dublin “as...

Bathers and animals banned from Ennell as dangerous algae found

A highly-dangerous algal growth in Lough Ennell which can kill dogs within an hour, and cause a rash or eye infections in...

NI anglers urged to review Shrimp Bait Ban proposals – Afloat.ie

The use of prawns and shrimp as bait in salmon angling could be banned in Northern Ireland under proposed restrictions on salmon and sea...

Two unattended fishing rods found lead to search – Irish Independent

A sea search has been launched off the north coast after two unattended fishing rods were found on rocks at Portrush. The equipment was...

State bodies at loggerheads over proposed salmon farm, Irish Times

Were David Attenborough to visit the west coast of Ireland in search of natural drama, he couldn’t select two more controversial species for study than Caligus...

World Youth Fly fishing championship to visit the region, Northern Sound

The World Youth fly fishing championships are taking place in the region this month and our reporter Sean Mc Caffrey was joined in our...

Local community rallies round anglers who were savagely beaten – Carlow Nationalist

14-year-old boy charged in connection with the assaults on the banks of the Burrin THREE fishermen who were viciously assaulted recently on the banks of...
The Lanesboro Gathering Festival will take place from Friday, August 2 to Sunday, August 4

All set for the Lanesboro Gathering Festival – Longford Leader

Saturday, August 3: An all day International Fishing competition will take place, hosted by Lanesboro Pike Angling club and sponsored by Adie Farrell. At...
Celebrity chef Darina Allen

Allen puts brakes on BIM Slow Food claim – Galway Independent

Celebrity chef and Slow Food guru Darina Allen has written to Minister for the Marine Simon Coveney to clarify that the Slow Food...