Inland Fisheries Ireland launches Go Fishing Week 2021
For the first time ever Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) launches a virtual Go Fishing Week 2021, a national celebration of fishing with…
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BIM National Seafood Survey deadline extended until 8th February
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, has extended the deadline of its National Seafood Survey by two weeks in an…
Inland Fisheries Ireland confirms chub an invasive species on the River Inny
Inland Fisheries Ireland have confirmed the re-appearance of the invasive fish species chub (Squalius cephalus) on the River Inny in Longford. Chub when…
Inland Fisheries Ireland | Updated guidelines for anglers
Inland Fisheries Ireland has updated its angling guidelines to reflect the latest Government and National Public Health Emergency Team advice. From today…
Landings to Irish ports valued at €434million (+15%) in 2019
Landings of high value species including hake, monkfish and megrim resulted in an increase (+15%) in the overall value of landings to…
LÉ George Bernard Shaw detains French Fishing Vessel
Yesterday morning the Irish Naval vessel LÉ Gerorge Bernard Shaw detained a French registered fishing vessel 180 nautical miles West of Mizen…
Inland Fisheries Ireland appeals to public to report non-native species in Irish waters
Inland Fisheries Ireland has appealed to anglers and the general public to be vigilant and report the presence of any Pacific pink…
Fishing Tools | New Mapping App to Identify Discard Hotspots
The Marine Institute has developed a new online application to help the fishing industry identify areas with consistent catch rates over multiple…
Large Trawlers to be banned within six miles of Irish coast
Minister Creed provides increased protection to waters inside Irelands 6 mile limit – benefits for inshore sector, ecosystem and nursery areas Minister…
‘Before the Tide Went Out’ by Andrew Doherty | Book Review
Fishing has always been at the heart of Ireland’s coastal communities, providing employment to many and a way of life with a…
Lesser Spotted Marine Life | Rare Toothed Rock Crab caught off Tory Island
A rare toothed rock crab not usually seen in these waters was caught off Tory Island earlier this month. Toothed rock crabs…
Net Losses | Over 14km of illegal fishing net seized last year
Last year Inland Fisheries Ireland confiscated a whopping 14.7 km of illegal fishing nets – that’s enough net to stretch from Leinster House to…