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Amphibian watchman – “When we save the frogs, we’re protecting all our wildlife, all our ecosystems and all humans.” — Dr. Kerry Kriger

The rich biodiversity in Ireland is a result of its varied landscapes, including rugged mountains, rolling hills, fertile valleys, and extensive coastline. The country boasts a remarkable array of plant and animal species, many of which are native and unique to Ireland. Ancient forests, boglands, fertile river valleys, mountainscapes and coastal habitats support a wide range of flora and fauna, which are essential to the healthy fisheries anglers enjoy.

The following reports feature nature observations, reflections on wildlife and more..

Homesick homing pigeon

Sharks, big whiting and unexpected visitors for West Cork Charters

Skipper of the Silver Dawn, David Edwards was out at the weekend. Sharks were very thin on the ground but there were plenty of other...
first porbeagle shark of 2026

First blue shark and porbeagle of 2026 caught off Courtmacsherry

Skipper David Edwards was in touch today to to report the first blue shark   and the first porbeagle we have heard about this...

Young Irish Anglers Promote Biosecurity – Guest Post

Chantel Carr from the National Biodiversity Data Centre has written another guest post for us about young Irish anglers doing their bit to protect...

Great days on the water with West Cork Charters

Skipper David Edwards of West Cork Charters reports from Courtmacsherry... 15 June: Despite our target species Skate, deciding to avoid us yesterday the lads still...

Ballisodare Fishery closed but Biodiversity Day a huge success

Gerry Merrick reports from the Ballisodare Salmon Fishery… Biodiversity Day at Ballisodare Fishery 16th May 2025 Ballisodare Fishery has been closed for the past week due...

First blue shark of 2025 caught off Courtmacsherry

Skipper David Edwards was in touch to to report the first blue shark we have heard about this year. Dave was making the most...
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Perfect weather last Friday for Cork Harbour small boat anglers

Jim Clohessy of TopFisher.eu was out in some really incredible conditions last week… Imagine the best weather day of the year was October 11th! The frost was hopping...
Some nicer day in the morning. The wind did come up later. You’ll always remember the morning though

Jim Clohessy makes most of last settled day in September for run offshore

Jim Clohessy of TopFisher.eu was making the most of Saturday ahead of the current unsettled conditions... Saturday's run was the last run for September. I think at...
C&R Grilse caught by Gary

Some salmon and a few more sea trout for Currane anglers as conditions allow

Vincent Appleby reports from Lough Currane and the river Inny… 18/9/2024. Bright sunshine all day, followed by a gentle to light and variable wind East...
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Glorious day on Cork Harbour for Cobh SAC

Cobh SAC had glorious conditions on Sunday and some fantastic fishing on the two boats out for second leg in their club's Master Angler...