Over 100,000 young salmon die at Parteen Salmon Hatchery
It was reported this week that over 100,000 young salmon died at Parteen Salmon Hatchery on the Lower River Shannon. According to the Limerick Leader an incident occurred at the…
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Comments on the Lough Funshinagh Flood Relief Scheme
The Lough Funshinagh Flood Scheme aims to drain Lough Funshinagh (a priority turlough and Special Area of Conservation (SAC)) into Lough Ree SAC/Special Protection Area (SPA). This project has set…
World Fish Migration Day 2020
World Fish Migration Day is celebrated every other year to raise global attention to the need for restored river connections for migrating fish to achieve healthier fish stocks and more…
Ardnacrusha fish pass never worked
This newspaper cutting from July 1962 claimed that the new fish pass at Ardnacrusha – which had just been installed – was a success. Of course we now all know…
Fish passage improvements at Belmont weir
Belmont weir is the lowest weir and small hydro station on the River Brosna. We have been highlighting the fish passage problems at Belmont Weir on the River Brosna on…
Old River Shannon Foundation 