Recent Angling & Fisheries News - Shannon Regional Fisheries Board

	FISHERIES BOARDS REJECT CONSULTANTS PROPOSALS - PRESS RELEASE DATED OCTOBER 17th, 2005 A meeting of representatives of Regional Fisheries Boards, held in Waterford, on Friday last, expressed serious concern at reported proposals for the abolition of the Boards which are responsible for the protection, development and management of inland fisheries. The representatives said that proposals to disperse Board functions among different agencies would undermine the holistic approach which is now widely recognised as ......
	PAT THE COPE ANNOUNCES MAJOR NEW REFORM OF THE INLAND FISHERIES SECTOR - PRESS RELEASE DATED NOV 15th Marine Minister, Pat the Cope Gallagher T.D., today (November 15th, 2005) published details of the Government’s new policy for the restructuring of the inland fisheries sector. This policy arises from a review of the inland fisheries sector, commissioned in 2003. The main components of the reform announced today are ...... REVIEW OF INLAND FISHERIES SECTOR IN IRELAND - STAGE 1 FINAL REPORT REVIEW OF THE INLAND FISHERIES SECTOR IN IRELAND - FAQ'S
	GRAB YOUR WELLIES - PLANET AQUA IS HERE! A New initiative which aims to promote the vital role of people to protect, conserve and respect our planet's aquatic resources, locally and globally has been launched in Ireland - Planet Aqua. The initiative has brought together the expertise and support of a wide range of aquatic science and environmental stakeholders and included are the Central Fisheries Board. It provides resource point information and materials for primary education teachers, as well as hosting several education exhibits next spring. For more info see website: http://www.planetaqua.ie SCIENCE WEEK IRELAND 13th - 20th NOVEMBER:
	FIN - FISHERIES IRELAND NEWS SUMMER 2005 ISSUE NO 7 PUBLISHED New issue of FIN available free! The official newsletter of the Central and Regional Fisheries Boards is edited by Eamon Cusack ShRFB and is freely available from any of the Fisheries Board Offices. You can order a copy by emailing your request to info@shrfb.com or DOWNLOAD HERE in pdf (736Kb) Covered in this issue is the recent 25 year celebration of the Central and Regional Fisheries Boards, Invasive algae ion Lough Corrib, Something Fishy's Going on in the Shannon Catchment and an article about the Dublin Angling Initiative and local community joint development of Darndale Fishing Pond and lots more!
	SALMON AND SEA TROUT BAG LIMIT FROM SEPTEMBER 1st, 2005 Anglers please note that there will not be a one salmon or sea trout (over 40cms) per day limit on anglers in September. This has been confirmed by the DoCMNR. The end of season restriction in Bye-Law No: 797 of 2004 related to the period 1 September 2004 to 31 December 2004 only. Anglers can catch up to three salmon or sea trout (over 40cms) per day, subject to a maximum of 20 until the end of the respective seasons.
	SHANNON REGIONAL FISHERIES BOARD ATTENDED THE C.L.A (Country landowners Assoc.) GAME FAIR OUTSIDE NOTTINGHAM IN JULY 2005: The ShRFB had a presence at the CLA Game Fair outside Nottingham from Friday to Sunday July 22nd - 24th. We were on the Shannon Development stand in the Tourism Ireland tent where we handled all angling enquiries and offered advice on angling in the region.
	FISHERIES AWARENESS WEEK ENDS FOR 2005 AND ALREADY WE LOOK FORWARD TO NEXT YEARS EVENT Fisheries Awareness week is over for 2005. We hope everybody enjoyed and took something from it. We captured many moments during the week, do have a look at our specially featured FISHERIES AWARENESS WEEK PHOTO GALLERY Many people were involved in organising and running the events including a significant voluntary contribution which we are very grateful and collectively wish to thank publicly. Also a number of prizes were sponsored and we thank all those who supported us by giving prizes. This was the first time a programme of this scale was run by the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board and no doubt it is a learning curve for us all. In order to improve or introduce new ideas for 2006 Fisheries Awareness Week, we invite your views and comments. This will help draw up an interesting, fun filled and educationally rich and inclusive programme again next year. If you would like to offer your views or have ideas please complete our ONLINE FEEDBACK FORM many thanks. If you would like to volunteer in 2006, please complete and Submit OUR ONLINE FORM. or email info@shrfb.com
	CENTRAL & REGIONAL FISHERIES BOARD OFFICERS AND INSPECTORS RECEIVE AWARDS by Michael Flanagan, Angling correspondent At the recent Central and Regional Fisheries Boards conference and long service awards ceremony in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Co. Cavan, Fishery officers and inspectors from all across Ireland were presented with special 25 years service awards. The day long conference dealt with issues relating to all the different elements of the fisheries board, which include Research & Development work carried out by the Board, protection work and the promotion of angling here in Ireland. The Central and Regional fisheries Board employs over 450 staff nationwide, and some of the Shannon Regional Fisheries Boards officers and inspectors received awards in the Slieve Russell Hotel. On the night Minister of State for the Department of Agriculture and Food, Mr Brendan Smith T.D. presented the awards. Out of the 105 fishery officers honoured was local Inspector with the Shannon Fisheries Board Mr. Matt Nolan and fellow officers Peter Ruane and Joe Cheevers. Not alone was Matt one of the recipient of the 25 years service awards but he was also MC on the night. Minister Smith had a few words to say on the night and was delighted to present the Long service awards to the Central and regional Fisheries Boards. He was also delighted to see the awards taking place in his home county where the coarse fishing is regarded as the best in the world, and stated that the Government is fully behind the Central and Regional Boards. "I quote" We, in Government look to the Fisheries Boards as the professionals in this area to advise us on how this sector should be managed and on the changes and developments necessary at national and local level to ensure that the resource is properly managed, developed and protected.

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