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Category: Instream works

Posted on January 27, 2017May 20, 2017

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…

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Posted on October 27, 2014November 3, 2014

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 –…

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Posted on September 17, 2014March 31, 2017

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…

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Posted on September 4, 2014September 24, 2016

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…

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Posted on January 10, 2014August 20, 2015

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…

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Posted on September 8, 2013March 4, 2014

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…

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Posted on August 11, 2013December 11, 2014

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,…

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Posted on August 3, 2013January 18, 2014

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…

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