This campaign addresses two distinct issues.
1. The dilemma of NO FREE PASSAGE for migratory fish and eel on the river Lee.
2. The lack of a cohesive, professional, ecologically sound management plan for the very last remnant of ancient wetland forest in Western Europe , The Gearagh.
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Just sixty years ago the wild Atlantic salmon swam in abundance in our Irish rivers. Magnificent in size and a truly majestic creature, it was known as the king of fish. Today this national and natural treasure is in serious decline. This has to be seen as a clear indication of the overall poor condition of our environment. Unfortunately we, as a modern society, refuse to take note of the warning signs. Lets hope action is taken before it is too late.
Alan Nolan. Feb 1 2017 .
A 59 pounder (27kilo) caught on the river Foyle in 1939
River Bann 1957 44 pounds (20 kilo)
Bandon The Bullman Inn52lbs (23 Kilo) 33lbs(15 kilo) 14lbs (6 kilo) 13 lbs ( 5.5 kilo)
Elsies Four 1928
Shannon 44 Pounder (20 kilo)
Giant Gent
Nore 1930 48.5lbs (22 kilo)
Celebrating in the Pontoon Bridge Hotel near Lough Cullen, a fine 50 pound (23 kilo) male wild Atlantic salmon, caught by John Dempsey