Trout-catching maestro pulls off his latest win on Lough Mask, Irish Times
The name Basil Shields is synonymous with the trout angling fraternity for a very good reason. He is the most dedicated, consistent and successful...
Clifden Lifeboats Launch To Injured Angler, Afloat
Clifden RNLI launched to an emergency medical situation at 12.50pm yesterday (Thursday 17 September) in Clifden Bay. A male angler had become unwell and as...
Salmon farms result in sea lice increase, Connacht Tribune
Salmon farms have a negative impact on wild sea trout, a new definitive scientific paper has concluded. The study, which reviews over 300 scientific publications...
Small boats and huge scores in inaugural Fingal competition – Irish Times
The inaugural Fingal Small Boat Competition, which took place last Sunday, September 6th, from Howth, was a fantastic success, with all 30 anglers from...
Fishing with illegal nets on River Feale – The Kerryman
A Listowel man has been found guilty of fishing with illegal, unlicensed nets in The River Feale for the second time in five years.
The...
Warning to salmon farmers over water extraction, Connacht Tribune
Salmon farm operators in Connemara have been warned over the illegal extraction of water from a local freshwater lake. Warning letters have been issued to...
Angling notes: Lough Melvin contest draws 286 anglers – Irish Times
Lough Melvin Anglers’ Association celebrated its 36th Open Trout Angling Championships last week with four days of spectacular fishing on one of Ireland’s finest...
Catch of the day in Achill, Mayo News
TWO lucky anglers got more than they bargained for when they went fishing off Keem Bay, Achill, in July.
Robert Corrigan and Barry Doyle landed...
Film solving mystery of vanishing Atlantic salmon needs fiscal aid, Irish Times
THE Atlantic Salmon Trust (AST) has made an urgent appeal for financial help to raise funds to complete the final stages of an exciting...
Man dies, 10 rescued after boat capsizes off Wexford, Irish Times
The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) is leading inquiries into the death of a 73-year-old man and the rescue of nine people after a...
