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Created: 22 March 2012

Stop the spread of invasive species – Awareness evenings

March 13th, 2012

Inland Fisheries Ireland in association with the IADA will be holding awareness evenings in the following locations:

  • March 27th – The Wetlands Centre, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
    Hosted by Ballybay Angling Association
  • April 18th – Cavan Crystal Hotel, Dublin Road, Co. Cavan
    Hosted by Cavan Anglers
  • May 23rd – Salthill Hotel, Salthill, Co. Galway
    Hosted by Galway CAC

ALL EVENTS WILL RUN FROM 7:30 TO 9:00PM

Topics on the nights include:

  • Meet the experts on Invasive Species
  • Hands on identification of Invasive Species
  • Learn the five point rules
  • Learn disinfection procedures for anglers and boaters

For further information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Be biosecurity aware! To avoid the risk of introducing and/or spreading harmful aquatic invasive species or pathogens, please clean and disinfect any equipment that has been used or come into contact with water. For best practice  guidelines refer to: http://www.fisheriesireland.ie/Invasive-Species

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