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When will the salmon come back?  Cormac Burke’s article “Lonely Shores” in The Irish Skipper, August, reflects the consequences of socio economic decline, witnessed by empty fishing harbours: Teelin, Kilcar, Bunbeg, Blacksod, Goleen to name a few. Small historic ports … Continue reading →

Can Nets men and Anglers can work together to ensure greater Abundance of Wild Atlantic salmon in Ireland? A good starting point would be to recognise the interdependence of mountain stream, surrounding habitat, rivers, estuaries and oceans.  There are many … Continue reading →

In defence of the compulsory ban on drift net fishing Noel  Dempsey Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural resources said “the current imperative must be to maintain stocks above conservation limits”. It will be obvious to those who fish responsibly … Continue reading →

  Natural Living Assets There is a viable market place for seafood within Europe and beyond. Ireland has been a key contributor to this market place for many years. Seafood sourced in Ireland today is mostly exported. Sea food is … Continue reading →

Feedback re Rivers and Fisheries Trusts of Scotland (RAFTS) conference.  Please find my feedback regarding recent Rafts conference held at the Birnam Institute on March 9th 2007.  This is a personal observation I apologise for anything that I have missed, … Continue reading →

Thank you for the recent invitation to the Seminar “ There’s more to the Tay than meets the eye”.  I found the presentations to be informative and exciting, demonstrating the value of the research that is been conducted to better … Continue reading →

Coastal Marine National Parks, and an Abundant Future from a Natural Living Asset. http://www.naturallivingassets.com/ Marine Parks Opportunity Regarding your reports of proposals to implement  Coastal Marine National Park(CMNP), the fishing industry has a real opportunity to take a lead by … Continue reading →