Season 2021
Given the ongoing Covid restrictions we are not putting up weekly reports and photos at present. As can be seen on the webcam the river has now dropped considerably and is absolutely gin clear and the water remains very cold. … Continued
Water Blitz Launch
A Water Blitz is being organised by the Water Institute at DCU in conjunction with Earthwatch Europe. This event is asking citizen scientists countrywide to sample and test the water quality in their local waterbody for nitrates and phosphates using … Continued
Welcome to our new website & photo competition
Welcome to our new refreshed Slaney River Trust website. We hope you will enjoy it and find it easier to navigate than the old site which was really showing its age. Once the Covid restrictions are reduced and full angling … Continued
Virtual AGM to be held on Tuesday 30th April
The AGMs of the Slaney River Trust and Slaney Rodfishers Association in respect of the year ended 31 December 2020 will be held by Zoom at 7 pm on Tuesday 30th of March. All members are invited to attend. Attendance … Continued
Brown Trout Season Opens with High Water
The Patrick’s Day holiday saw a number of local brown trout anglers, operating within Covid restrictions, out on the higher reaches of the river. There were reports of good fishing despite the water levels. In particular, weighted nymphs were successful … Continued
Update 2020 Season
A lack of photos and news flow arising from the first Covid 19 lockdown meant that there were no fishing updates provided in 2020. Local members who could access the river within the travel restrictions enjoyed good sport with April … Continued
2019 Salmon Watch Ireland Conference
This year’s Salmon Watch Ireland (“SWIRL”) conference takes place in Galway on 19 October at the Galway Bay Hotel from 10AM to 4PM. The agenda and tickets which cost €35 are available online . As well as considering SWIRL’s proposals … Continued
Road Works Run off?
This photo which was taken recently shows a lot of dirt in the river in Enniscorthy. It has been suggested that it came from work on M11 completion and highlights the need for continued vigilance in respect of both construction … Continued
2 weeks ending 19.5.19
While the river was generally quiet for the last 2 weeks there was a flurry of action on several lower beats last weekend as a few pods of fish appeared with reports of 3 fish lost by one angler on … Continued
Members Insurance
Your annual membership fee of €50 includes insurance cover via the Salmon and Sea Trout Recreational Anglers block policy. A copy of the Schedule can been seen here