Press releases

Current and archived press releases from Inland Fisheries Ireland.
# Article Title Date
1 Dublin City Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland unite for Bushy ‘Balsam Bash’ Friday, 11 May 2012
2 Celtic Sea Trout Project: Anglers in Ireland claim top prizes Friday, 11 May 2012
3 Gone Fishing… ...for free! Tuesday, 08 May 2012
4 Prison sentence for illegal salmon fishing in Dundalk Friday, 27 April 2012
5 IFI Undertake Trials to Remove the Highly Invasive Asian Clam from the River Barrow Thursday, 05 April 2012
6 Victory in illegal fishing cases in Drogheda and Dundalk Wednesday, 04 April 2012
7 Minister O'Dowd - There is no proposal for the extension of the salmon draft netting season Tuesday, 27 March 2012
8 A Great St. Patrick’s Day on the River Tolka Monday, 26 March 2012
9 Does Recreational Angling contribute to the economy? Thursday, 22 March 2012
10 Inland Fisheries Ireland launches Lough O’Flynn and Upper Suck Angling Guide and mark the retirement of John Ryan, Assistant Inspector Roscommon Tuesday, 28 February 2012
11 Poacher is convicted for illegal fishing at Ballyclough Weir on the river Mulkear Monday, 27 February 2012
12 Kilkenny farmer convicted following major fish kill Tuesday, 21 February 2012
13 MINISTER OF STATE LAUNCHES NEW ANGLING GUIDES Monday, 13 February 2012
14 Scientists to carry out survey of trout stocks on Lough Corrib Monday, 06 February 2012
15 A Pioneering Study of the Genetic Makeup of Brown Trout stocks in the Boyne Catchment Friday, 03 February 2012
16 A Pioneering Study of the Genetic Makeup of Brown Trout stocks in the Suir Catchment. Friday, 03 February 2012
17 Enter Our Amateur Photo Competition - 20 Years of LIFE Monday, 23 January 2012
18 The first Salmon landed of 2012 Sunday, 01 January 2012
19 Inland Fisheries Ireland 2012 Sponsorship Programme Friday, 16 December 2011
20 Minister launches White River enhancement programme, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tuesday, 13 December 2011
21 Man escapes prison sentence for obstruction of fisheries officer Tuesday, 13 December 2011
22 Salmon Conservation Fund – 2012 Scheme opened Friday, 02 December 2011
23 Removal of the Clondulane Weir Wednesday, 23 November 2011
24 Eradication of a Highly Invasive Weed in the Grand Canal Wednesday, 16 November 2011
25 Public Consultation on the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme and conservation measures Wednesday, 09 November 2011
26 National Inland Fisheries Forum – Inaugural Meeting Friday, 21 October 2011
27 Race to save the salmon Monday, 17 October 2011
28 New publication highlights Irish species at risk of extinction Wednesday, 05 October 2011
29 A “New” Salmon River in Ireland Tuesday, 27 September 2011
30 Irish boat wins the 26th Rosslare Small Boats Festival for the third time Thursday, 22 September 2011
31 Man convicted for illegally using spear and lamp to take spawning salmon Wednesday, 21 September 2011
32 Inland Fisheries Ireland investigates Curragheen River fish kill in Cork Monday, 19 September 2011
33 Sea trout in the Avoca Thursday, 08 September 2011
34 Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Refurbished Ballina Salmon Weir opened by the Taoiseach Thursday, 01 September 2011
35 Sisters will be doing it for themselves at the ladies fly-fishing day Wednesday, 31 August 2011
36 Fish kill on Bandon River Wednesday, 24 August 2011
37 Minister Rabbitte approves IFI membership of National Inland Fisheries Forum Friday, 05 August 2011
38 Two men convicted for illegal netting of Salmon in the Waterford Estuary Thursday, 21 July 2011
39 Salmon Angling on the Suir - Brown Tag Fishery Opens Wednesday, 20 July 2011
40 IRD Duhallow and Inland Fisheries Ireland to eradicate invasive Himalayan Balsam from River Allow Friday, 08 July 2011
41 Vigilance When Making Silage Can Prevent Fish Kills Tuesday, 05 July 2011
42 Donard National School, Co Wexford – National Winners of Something Fishy Friday, 17 June 2011
43 Control of the Invasive Himalayan Balsam on the Grand Canal Navigation Friday, 10 June 2011
44 Anglers and Commercial Fishermen invited to participate in Salmon Conservation Funds – Pilot Scheme Friday, 20 May 2011
45 There's something fishy going on in Drogheda Tuesday, 17 May 2011
46 Fishing for beginners is a big success in the Dublin area Tuesday, 17 May 2011
47 Kilkenny County Council prosecuted following fish kill Thursday, 05 May 2011
48 Irish Salmon set new record Tuesday, 03 May 2011
49 Inland Fisheries Ireland launches Fisheries Awareness Week Tuesday, 03 May 2011
50 Victory for IFI in illegal salmon fishing case Wednesday, 20 April 2011
51 Expert Fishery Scientists Visit Galway Thursday, 14 April 2011
52 John Buckley wins top prize at Annamore Media Flyfishing Competition Monday, 11 April 2011
53 Good Angling Prospects on Lough Sheelin Wednesday, 23 March 2011
54 Control of Invasive Plant Species in the Grand Canal Navigation Wednesday, 16 March 2011
55 Fixed Charge Notice – Fine Raised to €150 Monday, 14 March 2011
56 Corkagh Park hosts flycasting event for youngsters Wednesday, 09 March 2011
57 IFI dismayed with DAFF Sea Lice report Thursday, 03 March 2011
58 Minister Lenihan supports environmental initiative on Dublin’s River Dodder Monday, 21 February 2011
59 Jail sentence for obstruction and assault of Fishery Officer Friday, 18 February 2011
60 Learn to fish at the Ireland 2011 Angling Show Wednesday, 26 January 2011
61 Jail Sentence for Obstructing, Threatening and Assaulting Fisheries Staff Friday, 17 December 2010
62 Victory for Inland Fisheries Ireland in illegal salmon fishing cases Wednesday, 15 December 2010
63 Poachers & Polluters Beware – Inland Fisheries Ireland Launch 24 Hour Phone Service Tuesday, 30 November 2010
64 Lower Lough Corrib remains under continued threat from destructive alien plant invader Thursday, 28 October 2010
65 Victory in coarse fish poaching cases in Virginia, Co. Cavan Tuesday, 26 October 2010
66 Celtic Sea Trout Project launched by Minister Conor Lenihan Thursday, 23 September 2010
67 Dreaded Asian Clam Expands its Range in Irish Rivers Thursday, 26 August 2010
68 Salmon SURVEY to commence in WATERFORD ESTUARY. Tuesday, 20 July 2010
69 Dangerous Invasive Clam found on the River Nore Tuesday, 20 July 2010
70 South Donegal Schools wins this Year’s “Something Fishy” competition. Wednesday, 19 May 2010
71 New Invasive Species, the Asian Clam, Found in Ireland Wednesday, 21 April 2010
72 Minister Conor Lenihan launches the European Life+ Project Control of Aquatic Invasive Species in Ireland (CAISIE) Tuesday, 23 February 2010