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 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 Account Action Plan […]
HOME NATIONS BOAT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018 COBH , COUNTY CORK , Wednesday 13th – Saturday 16th June The event was hosted by Munster Provincial Council IFSA , teams from all four countries participated and were welcomed to Cobh by our IFSA President Mr. Pat Walsh who opened proceedings on Wednesday night at […]
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 we sincerely hope that you […]
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We are delighted to announced that we have launched our first every National Lottery Good Causes Awards, to honour the inspiring and important work being carried out in communities all over Ireland thanks to Good Causes funding. Almost 30 cent in every Euro on National Lottery sales goes back to Good Causes in the areas of […]
The Water and Communities Office (LAWCO) has been working to assist communities engage in a range of funding opportunities to improve their local waterbodies. LEADER projects under the Rural Environment Theme can be impeded or delayed as a result of the additional requirements imposed by planning requirements and obtaining statutory consents. The Water and Communities […]
Community Enhancement Programme The Community Enhancement Programme (CEP), which is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, will provide €4.5 million of grant funding in 2018 towards enhancing the facilities available to communities. The CEP programme replaces and builds on two existing schemes (Communities Facilities Scheme and RAPID). Combining the schemes will make for a more flexible, streamlined and […]
Let’s bring the salmon and sea birds back! The hypothesis on overgrazing and predation Is overgrazing and predation by mackerel to blame for declining European salmon and sea bird stocks today? Jens Christian Holst jens@ecosystembased.com June 2018 Background Wild salmon stocks from in […]
