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Public consultation for angling and fisheries improvement in Lough Foyle launched

A public consultation on the Loughs Agency’s angling and fisheries improvement strategy and action plans for the Foyle has been launched. The consultation, which will run for a period of eight weeks, will provide members of the public with the ...

17 Mar 2023 at 09:00

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Inshore fishery “on its knees” - Jerry Early

Major disagreement regarding salmon stocks emerged at a recent meeting of Donegal County Council Fisheries committee. Fisher representative, Jerry Early, from Arranmore, said the shellfish, lobster and crab fisheries were “on their knees”. Mr ...

16 May 2022 at 14:06

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Loughs Agency extends the closure of the Foyle native oyster fishery

The Loughs Agency has extended the closure of the native oyster fishery in the Foyle area after an analysis of data highlighted the need to prioritise conservation. The suspension, which was put in place on October 24 last, will continue ...

20 Feb 2024 at 10:10

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Irregular behaviour on western bank of Lough Foyle

The “continuous desecration” of the western shore of Lough Foyle should be the subject of an Environment Department investigation, according to a local councillor. Speaking to Inish Times, following last Tuesday's Inishowen Municipal ...

10 Mar 2022 at 19:37

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Anglers urged to report sightings of Pacific pink salmon in Foyle river systems

The Loughs Agency has issued an alert requesting that anglers or members of the general public to report any sightings of Pacific pink salmon in the Foyle river systems. These migratory species of salmon, also known as ‘humpback’ ...

22 Jul 2022 at 16:23

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Loughs Agency confirm suspension of Native Oyster Fishery in the Foyle

The Loughs Agency has confirmed that the Native Oyster Fishery in the Foyle will be suspended for the next four months. The closure comes into effect at 6am next Tuesday, October 24, and will remain in place until 6pm on ...

18 Oct 2023 at 09:14

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Loughs Agency to keep catch and release system for salmon anglers in 2024

The Loughs Agency is to retain the catch and release system for salmon fishing in the Foyle catchment for 2024. The move comes due to a continual fall in salmon numbers recorded year-on-year. The cross-border agency ...

31 Dec 2023 at 11:00

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Moves to deal with effluent at Quigley’s Point welcomed

Moves to solve an issue with effluent polluting a stream that runs into Lough Foyle at Quigley's Point have been welcomed. The Lough’s Agency carried out inspections at a septic tank at the West Point Manor housing ...

20 Feb 2023 at 18:40

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Loughs Agency carries out inspections following Foyle pollution concerns

The Loughs Agency has carried out inspections at the scene of an alleged incident of pollution emanating from close to a housing estate in Quigley’s Point. The agency was alerted to the issue at the West Point ...

07 Feb 2023 at 19:25

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Cross-border marine and coastal management projects receive £20m in funding

More than £20 million has been awarded to three projects addressing climate change and conserving the marine and coastal environment of Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. The Peaceplus ...

11 Mar 2025 at 11:00

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