40 Fish in first week!!
The Slaney opened on a catch and release basis for the first time in 3 years on 12 May. Despite the low water after a prolonged drought anglers were out in force with about 40 fish taken in the first … Continued
Rescheduled Slaney River Trust Seminar was held on 5 March 2011
The rescheduled seminar held on 5 March. A report on the seminar will be included in the annual news letter. In addition to Paul Johnston’s presentation of his second Review of the River Slaney Salmon Fishery, papers were presented by … Continued
Rescheduled Slaney River Trust Seminar was held on 5 March 2011
The Slaney River Trust Seminar was successfully held on 5 March with an attendance about 80 people. A report on the seminar will be included in the annual news letter. There is a brief summary of the proceedings on the events … Continued
Slaney to open for Catch and Release on 12 May 2011
Slaney to open for Catch and Release on 12 May 2011 It has now been confirmed that the Slaney will open to fish on A CATCH AND RELEASE BASIS ONLY for Salmon and Sea trout over 40 cms from 12 … Continued
Updated Report on “A Recovery Plan for the River Slaney Salmon Fishery” published.
Paul Johnston Associates Fisheries Consultants have completed an updated “Recovery Plan for the River Slaney Salmon Fishery” a full copy is now available on the site. The report was funded by Inland Fisheries Ireland and Slaney River Trust. Paul’s first … Continued
“The Salmon Ocean’s Life”
A very interesting article by Ken Whelan courtesy of Irish Angler Magazine. See full article here…
Salmon ‘minced up’ and left decimated
The grids are supposed to stop the young salmon, or smolts, from gaining access to the turbines, but …are not working correctly…. Read full article here…
Slaney Rod Fishers insurance details
Slaney Rod Fishers insurance details now available to view. Click here.
First fish of the year caught on Galway weir
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Farmed Salmon Exposed: Puresalmon.org
Farmed Salmon Exposed: The Global Reach of the Norwegian Salmon Farming Industry. This video is in 4 parts. Click here to see the full set, in full resolution.