Inland Fisheries Ireland confirm fish kill on River Tolka
Thursday, 20th September 2018: Inland Fisheries Ireland received a report of a fish kill on the River Tolka in the Tolka Valley Park area on Tuesday afternoon (18th September, 2018). Inland Fisheries Ireland personnel immediately attended the scene to commence an investigation. A significant source of polluting material has been identified and samples …
Kyne Commits funding for continued removal of Waterweed from Lough Corrib
Inland Fisheries Ireland commences new Research Project into the invasive plant Thursday, 20th September 2018: Sean Kyne TD, Minister with responsibility for the Inland Fisheries sector today committed funding of €300,000 for 2019 to ensure Inland Fisheries Ireland’s (IFI) successful operations involving extensive removal of the invasive waterweed, Lagarosiphon Major (L.major), at Lough Corrib, …
2018 Sports Capital Programme (Closing Date Friday the 19th October 2018)
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, and the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin TD, are pleased to announce that the 2018 Sports Capital Programme is now open for applications. Applications are being sought from sports clubs, voluntary and community groups, national governing …
New research indicates pike in Irish waters have changed their diet
New research indicates pike in Irish waters have changed their diet Wednesday, 29th of August 2018: Pike in Irish waters may have changed their diet preferences according to a new report launched today by Inland Fisheries Ireland. The report, entitled ‘Pike (Esox Lucius) in Ireland. Developing knowledge and tools to support policy and …
Inland Fisheries Ireland awarded vital funding to develop youth angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland awarded vital funding to develop youth angling Action measures include a novice & youth angling strategy, a scheme to support angling events for young people and regional outreach co-ordinators Thursday, 19th July 2018: Inland Fisheries Ireland has been awarded funding to develop angling among young people as part of the Dormant …
Home Nations Championships Scotland 2018
Success for IFSA at the recent Home Nations Championship in Scotland 2018. Congratulations to all who competed, all of whom are (Volunteers). You all are a credit to your Federation and Country. We wish you all the success in the future. There will be many more trophies and medals and …
Lottery Good Causes Awards
We are delighted to announced that we have launched our first every National Lottery Good Causes Awards, to honour the inspiring and important …
Good news on Leader Funding
The Water and Communities Office (LAWCO) has been working to assist communities engage in a range of funding opportunities to improve their …