Inland Fisheries Officers told their houses would be burned down – Mayo News

A case in which a number of Inland Fisheries Officers were allegedly swung at with a hammer and told that their houses would...

Salmon bonanza and trout enjoy late arrival of the mayfly – Irish Times

Anglers hit the water with serious intent as mayfly finally arrive on Irish rivers and lakes BALLYNAHINCH enjoyed great spring salmon fishing in late...

Sheep rescued after severe south Mayo flooding, The Mayo News

A Ballinrobe farmer whose sheep had to be rescued due to continued flooding because of poor drainage on the Bulkan river between Ballinrobe and...

Appeal to landowners to help stop flooding, Carlow People

Carlow County Council is working with land owners to help prevent flooding on Burrin Street and lands along the River Burrin following a flood...

GM salmon can breed with wild fish and pass on genes, BBC News

The potential risks of genetically modified fish escaping into the wild have been highlighted in a new study. Scientists from Canada have found that...

Rare wildlife on Westmeath lakeshores should be tourist attraction, Westmeath Examiner

A series of leaflets detailing Westmeath Lakeshore Habitats have been produced by Westmeath County Council and could be a significant attraction for tourists. The...

Lough Derg groups told to use European model, Irish Times

Up to a dozen bodies responsible for environmental protection and tourism development on Lough Derg, should copy the efforts of international commissions for large...

GM salmon can breed with trout and harm ecosystem, warn scientists

Genetically modified salmon can breed with wild trout to produce a new fast growing fish that can harm natural species, scientists have warned. The...

Fisheries officers claim man swung hammer at them, Mayo Advertiser

Three people were before court on Tuesday to face prosecutions by Inland Fisheries Ireland. The three, John Ferguson jnr, 14 St Muredach’s Terrace, Ballina;...

Pesticide find raises concerns over Bantry salmon farm plan – Irish Examiner

The discovery of huge quantities of toxic pesticides at a salmon farm in Scotland has escalated fears for a facility planned...