While a satisfactory resolution to the longstanding fish passage issues at Clohamon Weir remains the Slaney River Trust’s most pressing concern, it is important to recognise that there are now 199 confirmed barriers throughout the Slaney River system. An interactive … Continued
The Slaney River Trust is delighted to be represented in the pilot Slaney Catchment Community Forum (SCCF) by our Board member and renowned fisheries scientist Prof Ken Whelan. The SCCF, is one of five pilot river catchment projects across Ireland, … Continued
The Slaney River Trust is deeply concerned by reports of the devastating fish kill on the River Glyde, where more than 20,000 fish are believed to have died following a major pollution incident. Atlantic salmon, brown trout, eels, pike and … Continued
Hello everyone, My name is Ross Finlay, and I’m pleased to introduce myself as the new part-time Project Officer with the Slaney River Trust. I’m a freshwater ecologist and fisheries scientist with a long-standing interest in river systems, fish populations, … Continued
Under the new salmon fishing regulations eventually published after Easter the Slaney is closed for salmon fishing until 1 June when it reopens for the months of June, July and August on a strictly fly only catch and release basis. … Continued
If anyone has seen the boat pictured above can they please email slaneyrivertrust@gmail.com The boat disappeared from its mooring at Clohamon around the time of the big flood and hasn’t been seen since. It could be anywhere on the river … Continued
We are now almost a month into the 2025 season and the truth is that it has been very disappointing. The best estimate is that there have been only 15 to 20 salmon landed and there is currently a very … Continued
The webcam is now fully operational again . With effect from 15 March the password word for the webcam and any fishing updates has been changed and your 2024 password no longer works. Yuo should recieve the new password by … Continued
The attached Chairman’s Report and Notice of the AGM to be held at Redmonds in Bunclody at 7 pm on Friday 21 March 2025 was sent to members by email along with a note on how to renew your 2025 … Continued
Unfortunately following the thunderstorms last week there is an ongoing issue with the webcam – we are trying to get it up and running as soon as possible.