Should canoeing be regulated on our Natura 2000 rivers?
We are very concerned about the recent expansion of canoeing activities on the Lower River Shannon SAC, and other Natura 2000 rivers such as the River Suir. The numbers of canoes and…
Category: Instream works
No close season for instream works in Ireland?
Although there is supposed to be a statutory close season for instream works in Ireland – with such works forbidden between the 1st October and 1st June each year –…
Ireland’s rivers are not protected from instream works
Did you know that outside of the salmonid close season there are no restrictions in relation to digging out, dredging, diverting or otherwise damaging rivers in Ireland? We have been…
Did IFI do this to the Arigna River?
Devastating instream works and spread of non-native invasive species on the River Arigna The photos below show the impact of dredging works and dispersion of non-native invasive species on the…
Fisheries modifications on the Old River Shannon – time to get them removed?
Extensive instream works and modifications have been placed along the Old River Shannon with the apparent aim of recreating salmon pools and to accommodate the reduced flows in this part of…
New fish pass at Ennis – enough to mitigate for integrity level damage to SAC?
The River Fergus Ennis (Upper) Drainage Scheme was constructed during the period April 2008 to mid-2010. This scheme is located within the Lower River Shannon candidate Special Area of Conservation…
Is anyone really protecting lampreys in Ireland?
There are no fisheries for lamprey in Ireland, yet the state inland fisheries agency – Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) – has responsibility for protecting the three Irish lamprey species. However,…
Major instream works without Appropriate Assessment
The removal of Ballyclough Weir during the sea lamprey spawning season, and without Appropriate Assessment, is a serious matter Mulkear Life posted on their website at the end of July…
Old River Shannon Foundation 