Work on a new bridges over the River Nore, under Greensbridge in Kilkenny city, as part of the Central Access Scheme (CAS), remains suspended. Yesterday in the High Court, Kilkenny County Council gave evidence rejecting concerns raised over the future of a rare and minute mussel found in the upper reaches of the river. Following the evidence, Ms Justice Marie Baker deferred any decision on lifting the interim injunction in place and said she would make a decision on whether or not to remove it on Monday… Kilkenny People, 11/09/14. Read the full article ‘Works on new bridge in Kilkenny city remains suspended until Monday when Judge will make final decision on interim injunction‘.
The Port of Cork may have to sign a legal agreement compelling it to use a special traffic management system if its €100m Ringaskiddy expansion gets the green light. Senior Cork County Council planner Paul Murphy told Bord Pleanála inspectors yesterday it should consider including the clause given that traffic impact on the N28 was the key issue when the port’s 2008 expansion plan was rejected… Irish Examiner, 12/09/14. Read the full article ‘Traffic impact still key issue in Cork port expansion‘.
Inland Fisheries Ireland has prohibited angling at the ‘hot water’ stretch in Lanesboro after the discovery of Asian Clam, Corbilcula fluminea, downstream of the ESB power plant at the top of Lough Ree. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) officers received a report this morning, Thursday, September 11 and a rapid response team was deployed to erect signs in the location prohibiting angling on this fishery until further notice… Longford Leader, 11/09/14. Read the article ‘Angling prohibited in Lanesboro after Asian Clam invasive species found‘.
INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND today announced an immediate ban on angling at the “hotwater” stretch at Lanesborough, Co Longford after the discovery of the invasive Asian Clam there. In a statement this afternoon, Inland Fisheries warned:
Anglers must be aware of the dangers posed to other waters.
Asian clam can spread on fishing equipment such as keep nets, landing nets, boats, rods and clothing.
A decision has been made to close this section of the fishery as a temporary measure to avoid the accidental spread of Asian Clam to other waters.
After bio-security measures, including disinfection for angling equipment, the stretch of water will reopen “at the earliest opportunity”, the statement added…. The Journal.ie, 11/09/14. Read the article ‘Asian Clam invasion prompts Longford angling ban‘.
Brendan Behan’s torch song The Auld Triangle came to mind last week as more than 200 wheelchair anglers with physical disabilities and mobility impairments gathered along the banks of Dublin’s Grand Canal to compete in a fishing competition organised by the Lucan branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in partnership with Waterways Ireland and Goldfish Angling… Irish Times, 15/09/14. Read the article ‘Wheelchair anglers’ annual competition a wonderful occasion‘.
Peter Cunningham Releasing a Salmon Back to the Boyne During the Week
Water levels have been dropping over the last couple of weeks on the River Boyne but despite the difficult conditions a number of fish have been reported taken. Peter Cunningham has had a few fish on the Rossin, Slane and District Angling Club waters and produced a lovely 14lb salmon for French angler David Chaignon, from Normandy. Fishing has been tough but with two weeks left before the end of the season Peter is hopeful that the salmon fishing will continue to improve.
For up to date information on salmon fishing on the lower River Boyne or if you fancy a days guided salmon fishing on the lower Boyne why not give Peter a call at 086 4682516
Peter Cunningham Releasing a Salmon Back to the Boyne During the Week
Pierre Monjarret with a 104cm Pike from Lough Derg Last Weekend
The hot bright sunny weather has not helped pike anglers over the last week but despite the tough conditions Pierre Monjarret has continued with run of great fish over 1m. Fishing on Lough Derg in very difficult conditions Pierre hooked and boated a beautiful 104cm fish on lure last weekend. After a good fight the fish was carefully released back to Lough Derg to fight another day. Pierre has been producing some great fish all season and now with his new boat he can cover even more water more quickly. We look forward to future reports from Lough Derg guides Pierre, TJ O’Brien and Jean Louis Bigot.
Pierre Monjarret with a 104cm Pike from Lough Derg Last WeekendPierre Monjarret in Action With His New Boat on Lough DergPierre Monjarret With His New Boat on Lough Derg
Robin van da Meer with a tough fighting shark over 300lb+ from Red Bay is our 'Catch of the Week' winner
Skipper Hamish Currie goes after the big guys up in Red Bay. This super shark put up a fierce battle and a day to remember for customer Robin van da Meer. Hamish reports:
Shark are still being hunted down at the moment and we are getting among some tremendous fish well over the 300lb mark.
Tagging is still going on and the weather will only help this in the coming weeks. Take a look at Robin van da Meer from the Netherlands
Finishing of this one, the fight lasted over the hour mark and was Robin’s first porbeagle. He says the same as the rest of them –
That the power is unreal as Robin has caught many large skate aboard predator. Robin van da Meer with a tough fighting shark over 300lbs+ from Red Bay is our ‘Catch of the Week’ winner
Stephen McCaveny had good bursts of skimmers on Connolly's
Mirror-like lake surfaces look good but can make the fishing very difficult. Experienced Irish festival regular, Rod Scott, drawn end peg 1 at Church Shore on Garadice Lake knew that a positive feeder-only attack would give the best chance of a weight.
Casting past 50m, the Northwich tackle dealer kept hybrids coming steadily all day before a burst of better fish in the last half an hour sealed the lake win with 20.180kgs.
Rod and partner Michael Buchwalder have moved into 5th place going into the last day. Tomorrow one of them will be at Killadeas, where the fishing has got stronger as the week has gone on.
While Rod Scott was storming to the lake win, over on the other end peg, 14, David Herron was quietly plugging away on the feeder as well. His 17.280kgs contained a lot of small fish, but he also got amongst the better hybrids.
The Co. Tyrone rod used double red maggot on the hook and got through 2 pints of casters and 3/4kg of chopped worm. A recent convert to window feeders, he used a 20g model to pick off his fish.
Daiwa Cup front-runner Adam Wakelin drew Lough Scur peg 13, a peg that had not produced massive weights all week. He fished a sensible match for small roach, perch and hybrids on the pole to keep his nose in front with 14kgs.
Daiwa UK Sales & Marketing, Stephen McCavaney had a great day on Connolly’s shoreCameron Hughes has crept into the top tem with Dad NathanStephen McCaveny had good bursts of skimmers on Connolly’s
Day Four Results Summary
Pairs Ranking
1st: Rob Wootton & Adam Wakelin 145.030kgs
2nd: Darren Davies & Bob Nudd 105.550kgs
3rd: Steve Ringer & Phil Ringer 104.680kgs
4th: Grant Albutt & James Hawkins 102.980kgs
5th: Rod Scott & Michael Buchwalder 99.520kgs
6th: Neil Parkinson & Lee Klimczuk 88.950kg
7th: Carl Blurton & Boyden Krodniskey 87.930kgs
8th: Cameron Hughes & Nathan Hughes 87.270kgs
9th: Shane Dunne & Rory Dunne 85.080kgs
10th: Paul Keeley & Lee Addy 84.650kgs
Scott Russell with a Church shore skimmer
Daiwa Cup Ranking
1st: Adam Wakelin 84.910kgs
2nd: Steve Ringer 65.720kgs
3rd: Carl Blurton 63.510kgs
4th: Grant Albutt 63.150kgs
5th: Rod Scott 61.050kgs
6th: Rob Wootton 60.120kgs
7th: Cameron Hughes 53.980kgs
8th: Cathal Hughes 53.750kgs
9th: Bob Nudd 53.350kgs
10th: Darren Davies 52.200kgs Top Weights by County Section
Section 1: Leigh Giles 22.400kgs
Section 2: Bob Nudd 18.270kgs
Section 3: Ulrich Prehn 13.150kgs
Section 4: Dean Barlow 18.930kgs
Section 5: Rod Scott 20.180kgs
David Herron with a pair of hybrids that have not shown so well in 2014
Day Four Overall
1st: Leigh Giles 22.400kgs peg 2 Lough Erne Killadeas
2nd: Rod Scott 20.990 peg 1 Garadice Church Shore
3rd: Dean Barlow 18.930kgs peg 10 Brackley Lake
For your information:
Section 1 is Killadeas and Airport on Lower Lough Erne, and Crom River and Turfhouse on Upper Lough Erne, Co. Fermanagh
Section 2 is Kiltybardan Lake, Lough Scur and Haughton’s Shore on Lake Garadice, Co. Leitrim
Section 3 is Ross Lough and Horse Island in Lower Lough Erne, Co. Fermanagh
Section 4 is Brackley Lake and Bunerky Lake, Co. Cavan
Section 5 is Church Shore and Connolly’s Shore, Garadice Lake, Co Leitrim
Having tried out a few counties but with no luck Joe decided to head to Guide Sean Jordan in Wexford and hey presto his luck changes. Sean reports:
Out last weekend with Dubliner Joe who has been trying to lift his Bass blanking curse for the last 2 years, he has tried Kerry, Cork, and Waterford. He finally lifted the curse last Sunday in Wexford, well done Joe.
