Fisherman and tourist drown in separate tragedies – Irish Independent

TWO men died in separate drowning incidents yesterday. A Polish man who had been living in Ireland for a number of years died after...

Northern Ireland’s biggest road project could be sunk by salmon, Belfast Telegraph

Plans for Northern Ireland’s biggest road scheme could be quashed — because of an endangered fish. High Court judge warned on Tuesday that he...

ESB to lower Lough Ree levels, The Westmeath Independent

The ESB is set to reduce water levels on Lough Ree on a trial basis, it’s emerged today. Welcoming the move, Minister of...

Seal makes waves in Killarney lake – Irish Examiner

A harbour seal has made his way to deep within the freshwater lakes of Killarney and has been spotted alongside cormorants eyeing up...
Conservationists voted to strengthen protections for five species of threatened sharks

Vote to protect threatened sharks – Irish Independent

A bid to protect shark species at risk from overfishing has won the backing of a majority of countries at a meeting on...
Trevor Champ

An Appreciation of Trevor Champ, Irish Times

Letters to the Editor - Managing water quality in Ireland’s freshwater fisheries formed the core of Trevor Champ’s long career in the inland fisheries...

Controversy over fish farm, Irish Times

Letters to the Editor - Sir, – According to Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland is uniquely blessed among the salmon farming nations of the...

Salmon farm is cloud cuckoo – Galway Advertiser

Dear editor: The salmon “Bradán” holds a very special place among the Irish in folklore and culture. We have some of the best ...

Shark protection measures discussed – Independent.ie

Almost 100 million sharks are being killed each year, with fishing rates outstripping the ability of populations to recover, scientists have estimated. Sharks...

Mayor Supports Opposition Of Local Anglers To Fish Farming – Build.ie

Fianna Fáil Mayor of Bandon, Cllr Gillian Coughlan, has pledged her full support for anglers on the Bandon River in their opposition to...