Funding announced for fisheries conservation initiative in Tipperary
Sean Canney TD, Minister with responsibility for inland fisheries, has today announced the recipients of €1 million in funding from Inland Fisheries Ireland. The grants will support fisheries conservation, protection and education initiatives and give the public greater access to fishing sites around the country. In Tipperary, funding of €56,000 was allocated for a project which […]
Council need to take more proactive steps to protect Suir from plastic waste – McCormack
The latest studies on plastics in our rivers and marines makes for alarming reading and requires a robust response according to Sinn Féin election candidate Ciara McCormack. New research from Irish scientists indicates that plastic pollution in freshwater and marine ecosystems are much more pervasive than previously thought. “Ireland is ranked the second worst in […]
Water users urged to take precautions to limit an outbreak of Crayfish Plague on River Suir downstream of Clonmel to Carrick-on-Suir
All water users are being urged to take precautions after confirmation of an outbreak of Crayfish Plague on a stretch of the River Suir downstream of Clonmel to Carrick-on-Suir. It comes after large numbers of dead freshwater crayfish were reported on the river earlier this month. DNA analysis has now confirmed that the cause of […]
Angling development projects in Tipperary awarded funding from Inland Fisheries Ireland
Two angling development projects in Tipperary have been awarded funding to improve angling access in the area. The projects are some of 50 angling development projects across the country which will receive support from Inland Fisheries Ireland to the value of €500,000 in total as part of its Capital Works Fund. The projects, which focus […]
Salmon and Sea Trout Angling – New River Suir Bye-law
Recreational angling on the River Suir is set for a change as a Bye-law sought and now welcomed by a majority of anglers has been signed into law. As and from April 12th, 2013, when fishing for salmon and sea trout (over 40cm) on the River Suir, it is prohibited to use worms, prawn, shrimp […]
