100 years since largest salmon was landed – Wexford People
THIS YEAR marks the 100th anniversary of what is believed to be one of the largest salmons ever caught in the River Barrow.
The fish,...
Muckalee hosts Youths Lake Championship – Kilkenny People
Muckalee Reservoir in Kilkenny was the battleground last month for the 2012 Youths Lake Championship, which was held on a catch-release basis.
Sean Dempsey was...
New EU-funded research to focus on farming fish on land, Irish times
Environmental conflicts over fish farming may be reduced if new EU-funded research on land-based aquaculture bears fruit. The two-year project involving scientists from NUI Galway (NUIG) and Athlone...
Giant bluefin tuna caught off Kerry – Irish Times
AN ATLANTIC bluefin tuna measuring 3 metres (9.8ft) long and weighing 140kg (309lb) has been caught by fishermen from Dingle, Co Kerry.
The fish was...
Salmon poaching at ‘crisis point’ say Limerick anglers – Limerick Leader
THE SHANNON, Mulcair and District Anglers have accused the ESB of failing in their responsibility of protecting salmon stocks in the lower Shannon and...
March 1, heralds start of Trout season – Leitrim Observer
March 1, heralds opening day for trout fishing on many of the rivers in and around our district. As part of my anticipation of...
Rainbows return to Stradbally – The Leinster Express
The news that rainbow trout are swimming in Stradbally lake was welcomed by fishermen and supporters who gathered there last Thursday morning, March 22.Among...
The Gearagh: the River Lee’s ancient inland empire – Irish Times
Its fans say that the Gearagh woodland, with its delta-like network of streams and rivulets, could be to Co Cork what the Cliffs of...
Three men found guilty of poaching – Mayo News
Three men were convicted of poaching seven salmon from the Owenmore River near Bangor Erris despite their denials at last week’s sitting of...
Carrick angler finds giant salmon in River Suir – The Nationalist
One of the biggest salmon in the River Suir in decades was found outside Carrick-on-Suir last week.
The whopping 46 inch male Kelt salmon estimated...
