COUNTRYSIDE NEWS New angling guide for brown trout angling on the Annalee River, Co. Cavan new guide is available for brown trout angling on the River Annalee in the upper reaches of the River Erne system. The Annalee River is one of the main tributaries of the Upper Erne and provides quality wild brown trout fishing over much of its 60 kilometres length. It is one of the premier trout fisheries in the area capable of producing trout up to two to three pounds in weight and has previously hosted national fly fishing championships based on the quality of the angling available. The new guide, which was prepared in consultation with the Cavan, Laragh and Bunnoe district angling clubs, comes as a fold-out waterresistant leaflet providing a map and associated information identifying key angling stretches, access points and relevant angling regulations for the area. It also identifies where visiting anglers may obtain permits to fish as well as providing some helpful advice regarding recommended fly patterns for use throughout the season. The guide was recently launched by renowned local angling guide, author and fly-tier Peter O’Reilly at the Angling Ireland stand during the Ireland Angling Expo at Cloghran, Swords, Co. Dublin. Following the launch of the new guide, Dr Ciaran Byrne, CEO of Inland Fisheries Ireland, commented: “Angling in Ireland is a huge recreation and sport with over 400,000 adults fishing our rivers, lakes and coastline each year. Tourist and domestic angling activity supports over 11,000 jobs, primarily in rural and peripheral areas, and contributes €836 million to the Irish economy annually. “The continued conservation, protection, Pictured with the new River Annalee Angling Guide were (L-R): Ted Sweeney, IFI; development and promotion of the resource is Peter O’Reilly, Trout Angling Expert; and Joanne Hayes, Tourism Officer, Cavan fundamental to maintaining and growing these County Council. figures. IFI is committed to the National Strategy of Angling Development through which these actions can be taken, potential in terms of the local and visiting angling in support of the local community.” subject to funding and the support of our stakeholders. The Annalee The guide is available from the IFI offices or can be downloaded from brochure is an example of IFI working with local angling interests to the IFI website at www.fisheriesireland.ie/Angling/angling-publications.html. ensure the wonderful amenity of the Annalee is promoted to reach its full
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New angling guides for the Gweebarra and Eany Rivers in Co. Donegal nland Fisheries Ireland has released two new angling guides for salmon and sea trout angling on the Gweebarra and Eany Rivers in Co. Donegal.
access points are identified for each of the beats in addition to further information regarding fishing methods, relevant angling regulations and locations at which visiting anglers may obtain licences and permits to fish.
The Gweebarra River Angling Guide The Gweebarran River is a highly productive salmon and sea trout fishery situated in west Donegal. It is a spate fishery, containing excellent fly-fishing water over its entire length with numerous holding pools, including the famous Mayo Pool, where the Cloghanagore River enters the main river. The new angling guide, which comes as a fold-out water-resistant leaflet, provides detailed beat maps for the Gweebarra River fishery which extends for 13 kilometres from Lough Barra to Doochary village at the head of the tide. Key angling stretches, holding pools and
The Eany River Angling Guide The second guide provides information on the Eany River, a spate river draining the Bluestack Mountains in south Donegal and flowing into Inver Bay. The Eany is a spate river system with peak angling activity typically coinciding with grilse and sea trout runs from June to September. The Eany fishery, which includes the main river together with the Eanybeg and Eanymore tributaries, comprises more than 20 kilometres of varied angling water suitable for fly-fishing, spinning and bait (worm only) fishing. (Please note: The Eany River is currently listed on
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conservation grounds for catch and release angling only, so angling is restricted to use of single barbless hooks only with worm fishing banned). The guide comes as a fold-out waterresistant leaflet suitable for outdoor use, and provides a detailed map of the Eany River fishery identifying key angling stretches, holding pools and suitable access and parking points along the fishery. It also provides information regarding fishing methods, relevant angling regulations and locations at which visiting anglers may obtain licences and permits to fish. Both guides are available from Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) offices in Glenties or Ballyshannon during the season or can be downloaded directly from the IFI website at http://www.fisheriesireland.ie/Angling/anglingpublications.html.