An EU-funded project is investigating ways to improve wild freshwater fish stocks 0 20 16 February 2018 In the framework of the Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme, the European Commission has funded the €3.8 million ‘IMPRESS’ project (Improved Production Strategies for Endangered Freshwater Species), with the main objective of developing better fish-rearing and restocking methods […]
There is great potential for Ireland to develop its aquaculture in the coming decade, with a rich and varied marine landscape, and a long coastline. However, the sector is small in scale, relative to Scotland or Norway, and has been in decline somewhat over the last decade, as it has been across Europe. Today’s report […]
IFI launches a network of scientific fisheries for Eel around Ireland and invites former Eel fishermen to get involved. PRESS RELEASE Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has today (23.03.16) announced that it is establishing a network of scientific fisheries for eel around Ireland. The scientific fisheries will be distributed in key catchments around Ireland (Barrow, […]
Celebrating Sport was the theme of the day at the Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen last Wednesday. In recognition of the sport of angling in Northern Ireland we were delighted to receive an invitation from DCAL Inland Fisheries Group to present some of our coached anglers from the National Coarse Fishing Federation to join with the […]
Such is the demand currently we are running the Introductory Course again on the 2nd of April. Book in soon to secure a place.
Minister Ann Phelan launched the Kilkenny AFYDI hub at the Club House Hotel, in her address she was very encouraging to the members and supporters of the new Kilkenny AFYDI Hub. The minister was very complimentary of the voluntary work being done in the community and the work of the Angling Council of Ireland with this initiative. It was very […]
Salmon Conservation Fund – Request for Applications 2016 Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is now inviting applications for suitable qualifying salmon conservation projects under the Salmon Conservation Fund. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is Thursday, 31st March 2016. Qualifying projects include: fish passage improvement; spawning enhancement; instream structures; river bank protection; fencing; riparian zone […]
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has today (11.02.16) launched a stakeholder survey programme to help the organisation to understand the opinions and attitudes of its stakeholders and to provide an effective service that will meet their needs and expectations into the future. The programme is a key component of the National Strategy for Angling Development and […]
