The organisers of the World Shore Angling Championships, which were held in Wexford last week, were praised at the meeting for the event’s outstanding success.
Cllr George Lawlor described the championships as a fantastic achievement. ‘The launch was tremendous and I congratulate everyone involved.’

He said the opening ceremony at the National Opera House was a spectacular event. ‘There were 29 teams from 18 countries in attendance and 4,000 bed nights were filled as a result of the championships. Anglers from outside Ireland said Wexford is one of the best shore angling locations in the Europe as we have two shorelines, one on the south west and one to the east. There are a number of Wexford people on the Irish team.’…

New Ross Standard  26/11/2016  Read the full article ‘Anglers reel in praise’

For the first time since the foundation of the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers (IFSA) in 1953, Ireland has achieved three gold medals at the Confédération Internationale de la Pêche Sportive (CIPS) world shore championships. The week-long event was held on the southeast beaches of Ireland and comprised of four days competitive angling.

Gold for the Irish men’s team, gold in the individual section, and gold for the ladies who competed for the first time at world level – what an achievement….

Irish Times  28/11/2016  Read the full article ‘Ireland nets gold in world championships’

Ireland’s rivers are too fragmented due to human activity according to Inland Fisheries Ireland at the launch of new European project called AMBER which aims to restore river connectivity. The project, which stands for Adaptive Management of Barriers in European Rivers, seeks to raise awareness of the problems posed by stream fragmentation, the pressures on freshwater ecosystems and the need for innovative solutions to restore river connectivity. All major rivers across Europe are disconnected from the sea to varying degrees as a result of barriers, with negative impact on many fish species….

Afloat.ie  28/11/2016  Read the full article ‘Ireland’s Rivers Are Fragmented, New Project Aims to Remove Barriers’

Inland Fisheries Ireland has launched its Sponsorship Scheme for 2017 which will support angling events and initiatives in Offaly and across the country.

The fund supported 44 events to the tune of €30,000 in 2016 with a particular focus on initiatives which help grow Ireland’s angling tourism product and support novice anglers.

Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Sponsorship Scheme aims to support large international competitions held in Ireland which showcase Ireland’s angling offering and contribute to local economies….

Offaly Express  21/11/2016  Read the full article ‘Inland Fisheries Ireland Sponsorship Scheme 2017 open for applications in Offaly’