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๐Ÿ”ด Fishery closures: IFI advises that   &   fisheries are temporarily closed to all angling due to high water temperature...
29/05/2026

๐Ÿ”ด Fishery closures: IFI advises that & fisheries are temporarily closed to all angling due to high water temperatures ๐ŸŸข Cloongee fishery re-opens to angling on Saturday May 30 at 6am, as temperatures have cooled in Co .

๐ŸŸ The temporary closure of fisheries minimises additional stress on fish at a time when they are vulnerable to potentially lethal heat stress.

๐Ÿ†• IFI advises high water temperatures may close Galway and Erriff fisheries ๐ŸŸ The fisheries may close temporarily to pro...
27/05/2026

๐Ÿ†• IFI advises high water temperatures may close Galway and Erriff fisheries ๐ŸŸ The fisheries may close temporarily to protect fish from potentially lethal thermal stress ๐Ÿ“ž Anglers are encouraged to phone 091 562388 for the latest update before travelling.

๐Ÿ†• IFI advises high water temperatures may close the Moy and Cloongee fisheries in Co Mayo ๐ŸŸ The fisheries could be close...
27/05/2026

๐Ÿ†• IFI advises high water temperatures may close the Moy and Cloongee fisheries in Co Mayo ๐ŸŸ The fisheries could be closed temporarily to protect fish from potentially lethal thermal stress ๐Ÿ“ž Anglers are encouraged to phone 096 21332 or 096 22669 for the latest update before travelling.

โšซ Inland Fisheries Ireland ran an interactive โ€˜Something Fishyโ€™ event for 5th class children at Ahascragh, Co   on Monda...
27/05/2026

โšซ Inland Fisheries Ireland ran an interactive โ€˜Something Fishyโ€™ event for 5th class children at Ahascragh, Co on Monday ๐ŸŸ Pupils participated in hand-on activities focused on Irelandโ€™s rivers and the importance of connected waterways - celebrating World Fish Migration Day.

๐ŸŸข IFIโ€™s National Barrier Mitigation Programme helped the pupils to explore the challenges faced by migratory fish, and learn how the restoration of rivers can protect and improve aquatic ecosystems.

๐Ÿ™ Thank you to all who helped make the day a success | .

๐ŸŸ Tomorrow is World Fish Migration Day ๐Ÿ‘‹ Meet some of Ireland's migratory fish: Sea lamprey; European eel; Atlantic salm...
22/05/2026

๐ŸŸ Tomorrow is World Fish Migration Day ๐Ÿ‘‹ Meet some of Ireland's migratory fish: Sea lamprey; European eel; Atlantic salmon; & finally twaite shad, which all travel between Ireland's rivers and coastal waters to complete their life-cycle.

๐ŸŸข To survive and thrive, migratory fish must overcome challenges, such as adapting to the different environmental conditions in freshwater and seawater habitats, and escaping natural predators and threats posed by humans as they travel between salt and freshwater, crossing barriers on their journey.

๐Ÿ”Ž Find out more about some of IFI's conservation research programmes for Ireland's migratory fish:
- DiadSea: https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/research/diadsea
- Eel Monitoring: https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/research/eel-monitoring-programme-emp
- National Salmonid Catchment: https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/research/national-salmonid-index-catchment-erriff
- Habitats Directive: https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/research/habitats-directive-project. less

๐ŸŸข National Biodiversity Week (May 15-24) ๐Ÿ“ In  , Inland Fisheries Ireland has restored  18.5 km of fish spawning and nur...
22/05/2026

๐ŸŸข National Biodiversity Week (May 15-24) ๐Ÿ“ In , Inland Fisheries Ireland has restored 18.5 km of fish spawning and nursery habitats. River restoration included:
๐ŸŒณ 1600 saplings planted
๐Ÿฎ 15km cattle-proof fencing
๐Ÿ’ง 16x solar-powered drinking systems installed for stock.

| National Biodiversity Week

๐ŸŸข National Biodiversity Week (May 15-24) ๐Ÿ“ฃ IFI Fisheries Officer Maureen Byrne spoke about fish habitat restoration work...
22/05/2026

๐ŸŸข National Biodiversity Week (May 15-24) ๐Ÿ“ฃ IFI Fisheries Officer Maureen Byrne spoke about fish habitat restoration work on the River Boyne catchment, Co , at a free event recently.

๐ŸŸ Since restoration work, fish spawning sites (redds) at the catchment have increased from 100 redds in 2021, to 400+ redds in 2025.

Pics: Peter bjoerk | | National Biodiversity Week

๐ŸŸข National Biodiversity Week (May 15-24) ๐ŸŸข Ireland's fish species come in all sizes, shapes and colours... How many spec...
21/05/2026

๐ŸŸข National Biodiversity Week (May 15-24) ๐ŸŸข Ireland's fish species come in all sizes, shapes and colours... How many species do you recogniseโ“ ๐ŸŸ Find out more on the diversity of Ireland's fish: tinyurl.com/ct4aat77

๐Ÿ†• A daily bag-limit of three po***ck per angler is being introduced. โ™ป๏ธ The conservation measure supports the long-term ...
14/05/2026

๐Ÿ†• A daily bag-limit of three po***ck per angler is being introduced. โ™ป๏ธ The conservation measure supports the long-term sustainability of fish stock for this species ๐Ÿ“† From June 1st, the bag limit will apply.

๐Ÿ–‡๏ธ More information: tinyurl.com/4k62y25k

๐Ÿ“– Back in print ๐Ÿ€ A photographic guide on 401 freshwater aquatic and riparian plants, published by IFI ๐ŸŸข Copies can be p...
13/05/2026

๐Ÿ“– Back in print ๐Ÿ€ A photographic guide on 401 freshwater aquatic and riparian plants, published by IFI ๐ŸŸข Copies can be purchased from: tinyurl.com/yc2j4ha9 โ„น๏ธ More about the book here: tinyurl.com/bddwsdnm

๐Ÿ“ท Caption: Book authors Dr Rossa ร“'Briain (IFI), Dr Ronan Matson (IFI), and author Prof Joe Caffrey (left to right), with environmentalist ร‰anna Nรญ Lamhna, and Dr Matthew Jebb (right side), Director of the National Botanic Gardens.

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