Irish Angling News. Sport Fishing, Longlining and Trolling Updates
Northern Ireland’s Return To Angling Has Come ‘Out Of The Blue’ For Fisheries Staff, Says MLA
17th May 2020 Angling
A South Antrim MLA says fisheries staff in Northern Ireland have not been given enough time to prepare for the safe return of angling in the region, as the Belfast Telegraph reports. Alliance’s John Blair was responding to the decision…
The Loughs Agency’s elicence website is now back online and anglers can purchase licences for the Foyle and Carlingford areas. Anglers are individually responsible for compliance with their government’s advice and guidance. Anglers should keep up to date with the…
Anglers in Co Antrim have expressed their anger after more than 1,000 wild brown trout were killed in a pollution incident at the weekend. As the Belfast Telegraph reports, members of the Glenavy Conservation and District Angling Club spotted a…
RTÉ News reports that anglers are returning to many of Ireland’s most popular fisheries since the first easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Since this past Wednesday 6 May, as announced by Inland Fisheries Ireland, anglers may fish from riverbanks within 5k…
Inland Fisheries Ireland has updated its advice regarding angling to reflect the latest Government and NPHET advice. As and from May 6th anglers may fish in a location less than or equal to 5 km from home. Further guidance is…
Minister Welcomes Formal Partnership Between IFI & Cairde Na Chláir For Conservation Efforts On Clare River
28th April 2020 Angling
Sean Canney, Minister of State with responsibility for the inland fisheries sector, has welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) and Cairde na Chláir, representing four of its member angling clubs on the…
20,000 Native Trees Planted In Northern Ireland To Help Improve Fishery Habitats
24th April 2020 Angling
In Northern Ireland, the Loughs Agency has been working in partnership with the Woodland Trust, NI Water, angling clubs, landowners and others to plant in excess of 20,000 native trees to help improve fishery habitats. Native tree planting is a…
Sean Canney TD, Minister with responsibility for the Inland Fisheries Sector has commended the action of the vast majority of anglers during the COVID-19 measures and urged all to continue to respect the current measures and stay at home. Minister…
Loughs Agency Advises Against Angling In Its Waters Under Covid-19 Restrictions
6th April 2020 Northern Ireland Waters
Loughs Agency chief executive Sharon McMahon has contacted anglers, angling clubs, fisheries and angling governing bodies to update them on the impact of Covid-19. The letter urges the angling community to follow the guidance provided and to keep up to date…
Stormont Minister Closes Northern Ireland’s Angling Waters In Efforts To Control Covid-19
1st April 2020 Coronavirus and Boating
All DAERA angling waters in Northern Ireland have been closed with immediate effect in efforts to control the spread of Covid-19, as the Newry Times reports. The confirmation comes from Edwin Poots, Stormont’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs,…
Following the UK Government’s advice in relation to Covid-19, the Loughs Agency has put in place a number of measures to maximise capacity to continue to deliver business and statutory services to the public. The public are still encouraged to…
Newport’s 300th Anniversary Celebrated With Lecture Series On Research Fishery (UPDATE)
9th March 2020 Marine Science
Update on Wednesday 11 March: Due to concerns over COVID-19/coronavirus, the decision has been made to postpone the two lecture evenings until a later date during the Newport 300 celebrations. To celebrate the 300th anniversary of Newport in Co Mayo,…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has launched its 2020 recruitment campaign for seasonal fisheries officers nationwide. The positions will see the successful applicants support the development and protection of Ireland’s angling resource during the summer period. There are numerous roles available…
Northern Ireland’s Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has officially launched the 2020 angling season for more than 20,000 anglers in the region. Under the guidance of professional angler Joe Stitt at Shaws Bridge in Belfast, Minister Poots tried his hand…
Sea anglers can now play a key role in the conservation and management of marine fish stocks. A new survey programme; The Irish Marine Recreational Sea Angling Survey (IMREC), will see Inland Fisheries Ireland gather information regarding recreational catches of…
Two Men Plead Guilty to Illegal Net Fishing for Salmon on the Lower River Nore
24th February 2020 Angling
Two men have recently appeared in court on charges relating to illegal net fishing for salmon on the lower River Nore. On Tuesday, 18th of February Mr Brian Murphy and Mr Martin Barron appeared in front of judge Geraldine Carthy…
