National Strategy for Angling Development Fund

National Strategy for Angling Development ran between 2016 and 2020. Funding was made available to all groups, associations, clubs, local authorities or other appropriate bodies looking to improve our fisheries and sea angling resource and improve access to angling for all. This fund aimed to help:

  • Make Angling accessible and attractive to all
  • Increase Tourism Development
  • Promote angling as a key leisure and recreation pursuit

Funding Awards 2017

115 angling development and conservation initiatives were received in the Autumn funding call of the National Strategy for Angling Development.

The projects, which focus on improving Ireland’s inland fisheries and sea angling resource, began delivery in 2018. In total, applications for over 140 projects were received bringing the overall value of projects applying for funding to above €2.9million.

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The projects receiving funding under the 2017 Funding Call are:

Carlow:

  • River Barrow, shore side, Woodford Dolmen Hotel Grounds, Killkenny road, Carlow - Jetty situated on the bank of the River Barrow - Woodford Dolmen Hotel (€5,802)

 

Cavan:

  • Brackley Lake, Co. Cavan - Footway to improve access to angling along Prospect Shore at Brackley Lake - Cavan County Council (€31,444)
  • Killnahard, Ballyheelan, Killnaleck Co. Cavan - Improve boat slip and car park for angling access at Killnahard Bay - Lough Sheelin Trout Protection Association (€24,850)
  • Templeport Lake, Kildoagh, Templeport, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan - Templeport Lake Fishing Stand - Templeport Development Association (€2,000)

Clare:

  • Fanore, North Co. Clare - Angling equipment for Juvenile Training and Coaching Programme - Lisdoonvarna Fanore Sea Angling Club (€6,875)
  • Derg Isle Adventure Centre, Carrowmore,- Angling equipment to develop youth angling – Ducey’s Personal Development Academy (€2,000)

Cork:

  • River Blackwater (Munster), Mallow, Co Cork - Restoration and Enhancement of Angling Facilities catering for Game & Coarse Anglers in Mallow Town on River Blackwater (Munster) - Mallow Development Partnership (€89,157)
  • Deasy’s Stream, River Bandon, Bandon, Co. Cork - Deasy's Stream Rehabilitation Project - Bandon Angling Association (€8,399)

Donegal:

  • Buncrana Co. Donegal - Feasibility study for habitat enhancement and angling access on the Crana River - Buncrana Anglers Association (€2,000)
  • Tully Dungloe, Co Donegal - Tully Boatshed, for angling boat repair and storage - Rosses Anglers Association (€21,492)
  • Gweebarra, Coolvoy, Doochary, Co. Donegal - Salmon fishing enhancement project - Gweebarra Fishing Club (€4,000)
  • Dunfanaghy, Sessiagh and Purt Lakes - Replacement lake boats to improve angling access - Dunfanaghy Angling Association (€6,575)
  • Lough Keel, Skerry, Kilmacrennan, Co.Donegal - Angling boats to improve access to angling - The Letterkenny & District Anglers Association (€5,684)
  • Loughanure, Anangry, Co. Donegal - Wheel Chair/Less-Abled lake access - Loughanure Anglers (€11,269)
  • Bunagee Pier, Culdaff, Co. Donegal - Junior Sea Angling Taster Sessions - Culdaff Sea Angling Club (€4,275)
  • Owencarrow River, Glen Lough and Lough Natooey, Creeslough, Co. Donegal - Development Plan 2014-18 for Angling, Tourism and Conservation on the Creeslough Fisheries - Creeslough & District Angling Association (€223,750)
  • Ray River, Carrowcanon, Falcaragh, Co. Donegal - Ray River habitat rehabilitation project - Inland Fisheries Ireland (€27,000)
  • County Donegal - Marketing & Promotion of Game & Sea Angling in Donegal by the Donegal Angling Tourism Alliance (DATA) - Creeslough & District Angling Association (€24,638)
  • Crolly River, Gweedore, Co. Donegal - Crolly River Habitat Restoration and Improvement - Crolly Angling Association (€5,760)

 

Dublin:

  • Royal Canal & Grand Canal Dublin - Expansion of summer youth angling programme - Finglas Youth Resource Centre (€5,988)
  • Straffan to Celbridge Fishery, Co Kildare - Feasibility report on the Straffan to Celbridge Fishery - Dublin Trout Anglers’ Association (€2,000)
  • Dublin - Marketing and promotional events to grow angling club membership - Dublin Trout Anglers Association (€1,300)
  • Altnabrocky River, Bellacorrick, Co. Mayo - Protection of further spawning areas & bank reinforcement - R Hewat (GlenAlt Syndicate) (€15,000)
  • Louth, Dublin, Wicklow, Meath, Kildare - Dublin Angling Initiative - Inland Fisheries Ireland (€70,062)

 

Galway:

  • Calla, Kilconnell, Ballinasloe - Disabillity carpark and access point and new permanent fishing stand - Kilconnell Community Development Association Ltd (€6,810)
  • Owenglin River, Couravoughill,Clifden. Co Galway - Improvement of Owenglin river access walkway - Clifden Trout Anglers Association (€19,530)
  • Tuam, Co Galway - Angling equipment to develop youth angling - Outdoor Ranger Ltd (€2,000)
  • Leenane public carpark, Co. Galway - Fisheries species, habitat and angling information signage - Leenane Development Association (€122)
  • Bundorragha River, Bundorragha, Whin Pool, Leenane, Co.Galway; Finlough Weed Control, Delphi Leenane, Co.Galway - Angling Access Delphi Fishery - Delphi Fishery Ltd (€1,614)
  • Clare River south bank from Claregalway village in the townland of Lakeview to the most easterly point of the townland of Lydacan - Clare River angler access from Claregalway to Gortatleva (Phase 1) - Inland Fisheries Ireland (€7,888)
  • Dawros River, Kylemore, Letterfrack, Connemara, Co. Galway - Kylemore Abbey Angling Access Programme - Kylemore Abbey & Gardens Ltd (€19,881)
  • Annaghdown, Co Galway; Ballindiff, Co Galway; Commercial boat club, Galway City; Collinamuuck  Co Galway; Cornamona, Co Galway; Cong, Co Mayo; Oughterard, Co Galway; Moycullen,  Co Galway; Headford, Co Galway; Kilbeg,  Co Galway;  Cross, Co Mayo - Fisheries enhancement and angling access project - Lough Corrib Angling Trout Federation (€3,517)
  • Abbert River, Monivea - Tiquin Area - Abbert River Spawning & Habitat Regeneration - Cairde Na Chlair (€56,685)
  • Possible filming locations are as follows: Spring time roach fishing - River Shannon, Portumna,  Co. Galway; Bream fishing in Ireland - Timplehouse lake, Ballymote, Co. Sligo ; Hybrids fishing on the feeder - Garadice lake, Co. Leitrim; Pole fishing in Ireland - River Inny or River Shannon;  Canal Fishing in Ireland, Grand Canal -  Promotional Angling Videos - Cathal Hughes Angling (€1,875)
  • Baurisheen, Oughterard, Co Galway - Purchase of boats to improve angler access - Kevin Molloy Boat Hire (€4,375)
  • Kilroe (Cahermorris ) River, Kilroe, Annaghdown, Co Galway -  Fencing & in-stream development - Annaghdown Angling Club (€3,026)
  • Bunownen River, Glencroff area and Leenane - West of Leenane Invasive Species Survey and Management Plan - Forum Connemara CLG (€1,837)
  • Carrick Shore, Clonbur, Co Galway - Angling boats to improve angler access - Hugh O'Donnell (€4,000)
  • River Bunowen, County Galway - Rock ramp on River Bunowen, Ahascragh - Inland Fisheries Ireland   (€120,000)
  • Lough Corrib, Glann, Oughterard, Co Galway - Angling boats to improve angler access - Lough Corrib Boats (€7,500)
  • Glencorbet, Kylemore, Co Galway - Kylemore Riverbank and spawning bed restoration project - Inland Fisheries Ireland (€10,238)
  • Bealanabrack River, Kilmilken, Maam, County Galway - Riparian management, Bealanabrack - Inland Fisheries Ireland (€4,400)

 

Kerry:

  • Big River, Tralee, Tralee Town, Co Kerry - Big River Habitat Improvement Scheme - Kerry County Council (€12,335)
  • River Feale, Triereragh, Duagh, Listowel Co Kerry - Access road, car park and disabled angling stands and box type bridge and guard rails - Daniel O Donoghue (€22,000)
  • River Feale, Triereragh, Duagh. Co Kerry - Feasibility study, environmental impact study and document preparation into the improving access to angling for disabled persons - Daniel O Donoghue (€4,373)
  • Dungeel, Gortnascarry, Ballymalis and Beaufort Co. Kerry - Walkways Stiles and Bridges Roadways and Carpark Improvements - Laune Salmon and Trout Anglers' Association (€2,033)
  • Various beaches and public bridges and piers, Co Kerry - Youth angling development project - Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (€7,470)
  • River Laune, Killorglin, Co Kerry - Angling equipment for pilot youth angling development programme - Caragh Bridge Angling Club (€1,012)

 

Kildare:

  • Kellyville Lake, Ballintubbert, Co Laois - Feasibility Study on water levels in Kellyville Lake in Laois by Kildare-based club - Athy & District Anglers Club (€6,300)

 

Leitrim:

  • Co Leitrim - Angling Marketing Guide: Discover Angling in Leitrim - Leitrim Integrated Development Company CLG (€1,197)

Limerick:

  • River Loobagh, Kilmallick, Co Limerick - Invasive species  identification and Management Program in the Ballyhoura Catchment area - Ballyhoura Development CLG (€667)

Longford:

  • Lough Leebeen, Rathmore, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford - Provision of a public toilet for the use of anglers in Leebeen Park, Aughnacliffe - Leebeen Park Development Ltd (€9,072)
  • Lanesborough, Co. Longford - Equipment for youth angling initiative - St. Mel's College Angling Club (€800)
  • Lakes in and surrounding areas of Longford - Small easy to manage boat for less able persons to access angling - Melview Lodge (€3,143)

 

Louth:

  • River Dee. Cappogue, on Drumcar Weir, Co Louth - Dee Fish Counter Project 2017 - Inland Fisheries Ireland (€31,467)
  • River Boyne, Boyne Valley, Co.Louth - Boyne Valley Fishing Guides website enhancement - Boyne Valley Fishing Guides (€1,950)

Mayo:

  • River Erriff, townland of Glennacally, Co Mayo - Erriff bank protection/ Western Way walk 2017 - Inland Fisheries Ireland (€23,383)
  • River Moy at Tawnaghbeg, Straide, Foxford, Co. Mayo and four other locations - Tourist and Angler Information Maps - East Mayo Anglers Association (€5,763)
  • Lough Corrib, Cong, Co Mayo - Replacement of timber walkway and redevelopment of The Roach Pond, Cong - Cong and District Anglers Association (€7,380)
  • River Moy, Laghtmacdurkan & Ardhoom Tds, Meelick, Swinford Co. Mayo - Erecting/Replacement of stiles and footbridges along club waters of the River Moy - East Mayo Anglers Association (€4,059.08)
  • Erriff River, Letterass, Kilbride, Co Mayo - Development of angling access and walk way facilities at Aasleigh Falls - Mayo County Council (€12,500)
  • Cuilbaun, Tawnaghbeg, Straide, Foxford, Co. Mayo - Disabled Anglers Facility - East Mayo Anglers Association (€154,087)
  • Newport Quay and Clew Bay - Equipment for training novice sea anglers - Newport Sea Angling Club (€1,103)
  • Cushlough, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo - Car park resurfacing and parking alignment & security fencing - Ballinrobe and District Anglers Association (€21,263)
  • Carrowniskey River, Carrowniskey, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo - Riverbank regeneration, Carrowniskey - Anthony Jordan (€529)
  • Louisburgh, County Mayo. - Carrownisky River Rehabilitation Project - Inland Fisheries Ireland (€9,080)
  • Owenmore River, Drummin East, County Mayo - Owenmore (Drummin East) Bank Rehabilitation Project - Inland Fisheries Ireland (€6,150)
  • Co Mayo - Fish Counter replacement - Inland Fisheries Ireland (€31,467)
  • Glenummera,, Teevnabinnia, Co Mayo - Bank reinstatement and rehabilitation of the Glenummera River, which is one of the main spawning tributaries of Delphi Fishery for wild salmon and sea trout - Delphi Fishery Ltd (€15,000)

Meath:

  • Kells Blackwater, from Lough Ramor, Co. Cavan to Headford Bridge, Kells, Co Meath - Tourist/Visitor mapping and pamphlet design and production - Kells Anglers Association (€1,580)
  • River Boyne, Ballybatter, Balreask New and Balreask Old, Navan, Meath - Fisheries enhancement project - Navan Anglers (€7,740)
  • Trimblestown  and Boycestown - Installation of fencing, drinkers, deflectors, top up gravel shoals, bank protection works etc - Trim Athboy Angling Association (€15,000)
  • River Deel, Grange Beg, Killucan, Westmeath - Deel habitat enhancement - Boyne Catchment Angling Association (€15,000)
  • Kells Blackwater, Carnaros, Co. Meath - Hartion's Bridge - Instream habitat enhancement works - Kells Anglers Association (€15,000)
  • River Boyne, Athlumney, Navan, Meath - Spawning gravel - Navan Anglers (€4,920)

Monaghan:

  • Lough Muckno (Fane Catchment) Concra, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan - Develop Angling Access at South Lodge, Lough Muckno - Monaghan Co Council (€111,369)
  • Anny Shore, Lough White, Anny, Co Monaghan Resurfacing of existing access road and carpark - Monaghan Co Council (€20,549)
  • Lisgillan, White Lake, Cremorne, Co Monaghan - Improvement of access road and carpark - Monaghan Co Council (€29,206)
  • South Shore, Lough Major, Ballybay, Co Monaghan - Improve access to the fishing stands -  Monaghan Co Council (€1,706)
  • Knappagh Water, Lacken ,Cortubber. Co Monaghan - Upgrading and providing new fishing infrastructure - Bawn Area Community Group Limited (€15,270)

Nationwide projects:

  • Louth, Dublin, Wicklow, Meath, Kildare - Dublin Angling Initiative angling equipment - Inland Fisheries Ireland (€8,057)
  • National Project - Atlas of Big Fish in Ireland - Inland Fisheries Ireland (€35,603)
  • National Project - Youth Angling Development - Inland Fisheries Ireland (€80,259)
  • National Project - Pop up pond - bring angling to the people - Inland Fisheries Ireland (€1,100)
  • National Project - Angling simulator for introduction to youth angling - Inland Fisheries Ireland (€2,000)

Offaly:

  • Tullamore River, Tullamore Town, Co Offaly - Feasibility study of the Tullamore River - Offaly County Council (€2,000)

Roscommon:

  • Grange Lake, Strokestown, Co Roscommon - Angling equipment to develop tourism & access to Strokestown lakes - Grange Lodge (€4,467)
  • Shannon River, Lackan  Td., Kilteevan, Co Roscommon - Portrunny Slipway, Lough Ree - Roscommon County Council (€50,000)
  • Frances River, (Suck catchment), Castlerea, Co Roscommon - Fisheries enhancement on the Frances River, Castlrea - Castlerea Town Trust (€24,601)
  • Bealnamullia, Cuilleen & Ardgawna townlands, Monksland, Athlone, Co Roscommon  - Cross River Walkway - Roscommon County Council (€50,000)
  • River Shannon - Quayside wall, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon , Co Longford & various locations at Lough Ree - Feasibility study for a new angling centre, boat and tourism facility - Lough Ree Angling Hub (€935)
  • Cavetown Croghan, Boyle, Co. Roscommon - Cavetown Angling Renewal/Development: Reinstate fishing stands, erection of foot stileriparian zone improvement, fish passage improvement, spawning enhancement and provision of in stream structures - Cavetown Residents Developments Company (€98,144)
  • Portrunny, Fearragh, Ballymurray, Co Roscommon - Portrunny Aquatic Biodiversity Sign - Portrun Development Association CLG (€1,728)

Sligo:

 

  • Bellanascarrow Lake, Lavally, Ballymote, Co. Sligo - Upgrade of access for mobility impaired anglers and enhancement to existing angling facilities - Ballymote & District Angling Club (€17,374)
  • Western end Lough Gill at Aughamore Far Co.Sligo - Replacement jetty structure Aghamore Far- Lough.Gill - Sligo Anglers Association (€15,456)
  • The falls and ladders Ballisodare fishery, Ballisodare, Co Sligo - Part funding of fisheries angling access development project - ballisodare fishing club ltd (€20,000)
  • River Easkey, Dromore West, Co Sligo - Habitat enhancement and angler access improvement - River Easkey Angling Club (€13,500)
  • Duff River, Bunduff, Co. Sligo - Duff River Angling Access Path - Sligo County Council (€40,312)
  • Lough Gill, Hazelwood Demesne Td, Calry, Co Sligo - Restoration of breakwater, silt removal of semi enclosed area and boat slip clearance. -  Inland Fisheries Ireland (€6,089)
  • Garavogue River, Cleveragh Demesne, Sligo - Assessment of the potential environmental  impact  for the installation of four accessible angling stands on Garavogue  River - Sligo County Council (€2,000)

Tipperary:

  • River Anner, Co  Tipperary - River enhancement and restoration programme on River Anner - Clonmel Tourism CE (€32,000)
  • Glengoole, Thurles, Co Tipperary - Lough Doire Bhile, Tree planting to improve shelter for anglers in open area - Sliabh Ardagh Rural Development CLG (€6,797)

Tyrone:

 

  • Blackwater (main channel) from Ballagh Bridge  to Favour Royal  -  Feasibility study to develop access to southern bank of Northern Blackwater - River Blackwater Catchment Trust (€5,000)

Waterford:

  • Knockaderry Reservoir, Kilmeaden, Co Waterford - Replacement of angling boats - Waterford City and County Trout Anglers Association (€9,850)
  • River Blackwater, Salterbridge, Cappoquin, Co Waterford - Repair and improve access to stream deflector - Cappoquin Salmon and Trout Anglers Association (€27,236)

 

Westmeath:

 

  • Tudenham Stream,  Rochfort Demense,  Mullingar, Westmeath - Tudenham Stream enhancement - Lough Ennell Trout Preservation Association (€10,509)
  • Kilpatrick, Hopestown, Mullingar, County Westmeath - Kilpatrick Stream enhancement - Lough Ennell Trout Preservation Association (€13,939)
  • Mid Shannon and nearby lakes and waterways - Angling marketing material for Athlone.ie - Westmeath County Council (€2,000)
  • Tullaghan, Lough Owel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath - Jeep & trailer parking to increase angling access at Tullaghan, Lough Owel, Mullingar - Westmeath County Council (€24,372)
  • Lough Derravagh, Dunore Shore, Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath - Boat slip improvement and jetty - Lough Derravargh Angling Club (€39,800)

Wicklow:

  • River Vartry, Ashford - River Vartry rehabilitation: Tree pruning and invasive species removal - River Vartry Protection Society (€13,025)
  • Arklow Harbour - Sea angling access ladders upgrade in Arklow Harbour - Wicklow County Council (€10,267)
  • County Wicklow - Angling equipment to assist local community groups in providing their students and clients with access to supervised angling activities - Fishing Futures c/o Wicklow Travellers Group (€1,630)
  • Wicklow Harbour - Sea angling access ladders upgrade in Wicklow Harbour - Wicklow County Council (€10,267)
  • Bray Harbour - Sea angling access ladders upgrade in Bray Harbour - Wicklow County Council (€10,267)

Successful Applicants - Link to online Funding Portal

What type of project was eligible for funding under the National Strategy for Angling Development Fund?

Habitat enhancement projects

  • Fish passage improvement (e.g. removal of barriers, modification of weirs, and construction of fish passes etc.)
  • Spawning enhancement (addition/raking of gravel or cleaning of existing substrates)
  • Instream structures (weirs, deflectors, rubble mats, random boulders etc.)
  • River Bank protection (rock armour, log revetment etc.)
  • Fencing (protection of river banks including fences, stiles, cattle drinks etc.)
  • Riparian zone improvement (tree pruning and strategic tree planting)
  • Removal & control of exotic invasives (e.g. Rhododendron, Japanese Knotweed, Asian Clam, Chub etc.)

Dry angling infrastructure access projects:

  • Removal of tunnelling/strategic tree pruning and fencing on a river bank or lake shore allowing access for angling
  • Accessible Angling Stands
  • Styles and footbridges
  • Car Parks to improve access for anglers
  • Walkways and upgrade of roadways to improve access for anglers

Instream angling access projects that do not fall under the Salmon Conservation Fund or Midland Fisheries Fund

  • Boats slips, jetties and floating pontoons

Angling equipment that does not fall under the Salmon Conservation Fund or Midlands Fisheries Fund.

  • Angling equipment over €200 to be held by a club/ organisation

Education, coaching, marketing and promotional projects for angling venues/ organisations that do not fall under the Salmon Conservation Fund or Midlands Fisheries Fund.

  • Angling marketing plan for the area, marketing and promotional angling literature, attendance at angling shows, angling event organisation, advertising angling. These activities to a maximum €2,000 each.
  • Funding for coaching or educational activities to enable increased access to angling

Feasibility studies/ reports funding for undertaking, including environmental reports required to assess the feasibility of a project, project design or development plans for rivers that do not fall under the Salmon Conservation Fund or Midland Fisheries Fund.

  • Feasibility studies/ development plans (which lead to future projects under the above headings to maximum of 80% funding or €2000 whichever is less). A maximum of five (5) studies only to be allowed.
  • A Screening for Appropriate Assessment, if required, may be funded to a maximum of €500. If this leads to a requirement for an Appropriate Assessment, three written quotes shall be required and may be funded at the discretion of Inland Fisheries Ireland.

Match funding for larger projects to be funded from another funding source that do not fall under the Salmon Conservation Fund or Midlands Fisheries Fund.

  • Hiring of a project manager/ required expertise to deliver project.