Campaign 2


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Campaign 2


FREE THE LEE CAMPAIGN

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.

If you would like to contribute relevant material in support of this campaign please contact us here. We also post regular updates on Facebook and Twitter.

https://www.facebook.com/irishriversrunfree/

https://www.facebook.com/Protect-The-Gearagh-586571444858438/

 

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

A 59 pounder (27kilo) caught on the river Foyle in 1939

River Bann 1957 44 pounds (20 kilo)

River Bann 1957 44 pounds (20 kilo)

Bandon The Bullman Inn52lbs (23 Kilo) 33lbs(15 kilo) 14lbs (6 kilo) 13 lbs ( 5.5 kilo)

Bandon The Bullman Inn52lbs (23 Kilo) 33lbs(15 kilo) 14lbs (6 kilo) 13 lbs ( 5.5 kilo)

Elsies Four 1928

Elsies Four 1928

Shannon 44 Pounder (20 kilo)

Shannon 44 Pounder (20 kilo)

Giant Gent

Giant Gent

Nore 1930 48.5lbs (22 kilo)

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

Celebrating in the Pontoon Bridge Hotel near Lough Cullen, a fine 50 pound (23 kilo) male wild Atlantic salmon, caught by John Dempsey