Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 March, 2017
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33 Acres For Lease
Coolnasmear, Dungarvan
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Dr. Ciaran Byrne, CEO of Inland Fisheries Ireland, Dr. Cathal Gallagher, Head of Research and Development, Oran Roche from Clashmore and Dr. Ciara O'Leary, Research Officer at Inland Fisheries Ireland.
Local Waterford fishermen celebrated by Inland Fisheries Ireland Collaboration between fishermen and scientists focuses on conservation LOCAL fishermen Oran Roche and Sean Doherty were celebrated recently at an Information Day hosted by Inland Fisheries Ireland in Athlone. Oran, from Clashmore, Co. Waterford and Sean Doherty from Cheekpoint, Co.Waterford have been working with Inland Fisheries Ireland in the delivery of a Scientific Eel Fishery in the Munster Blackwater River and Waterford Harbour respectively. The men are part of a group of eleven fishermen working across different areas in Ireland who are involved in the initiative. Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Information Day for the fishermen aimed to provide an update on the progress made through the Scientific Eel Fisheries and to recognise the contribution of the fishermen to date. Oran has been fishing for over almost 30 years. His father, Tommy, fished for eels many years ago and it was from his father and uncles that he learnt the trade originally. Sean has been fishing for 40 years in Waterford Estuary and took the opportunity while working for Inland Fisheries Ireland to teach his daughter, Sarah, the art of eel fishing. Sean has been a proponent for preserving the heritage of eel fishing and was keen to get involved in this conservation fishery. Since last year, they have provided support to Inland Fisheries Ireland by helping them fish for
eel in a conservation focused manner with a view to gathering necessary data which will help protect the species into the future. Oran and Sean’s local expertise and historical knowledge around eel in the area has provided invaluable support to Inland Fisheries Ireland during the set up and delivery of a Scientific Eel Fishery. The organisation commenced the process of setting up a network of scientific fisheries for eel around Ireland in 2016. These scientific fisheries cover the different life stages (glass eel, elver, yellow and silver eel) and are distributed in key catchments around Ireland. The purpose of the fisheries is to increase the knowledge around eels in Ireland ahead of the next EU review of this endangered species and to inform the management of eel populations which are currently in decline. Dr Cathal Gallagher, Head of Research and Development said: “Oran Roche and Sean Doherty, along with the other commercial fishermen involved in this project, have historical and local knowledge around eel habits in the area. In many cases, this has been passed down through the generations.This important partnership between eel fishermen and research has one shared objective, to improve our knowledge of the state of the eel populations and to ensure their conservation for future generations.
Inland Fisheries Ireland appreciates the benefit of Citizen Science programmes such as this one which will preserve the heritage of eel fishing and at the same time deliver on the research requirements needed to report to the EU. I would like to recognise and thank all the fishermen involved for their support.” Citizen science is growing in popularity and encompasses many different ways in which citizens who are non-scientists, are involved in scientific research
projects. The involvement of fishermen in the Scientific Eel Fisheries plays an important role in respecting the tradition and heritage of eel fishing in Ireland. Many of the fishermen come from families where eel fishing has been practised across several generations with local expertise and knowledge passed down through the years. For more information on Inland Fisheries Ireland, visit www.fisheriesireland.ie
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30 ACRES IN AFFANE / CAPPOQUIN AREA FOR TILLAGE – For 12 months. Contact: Nicholas Dwane, Auctioneer. Tel. (058) 42064.
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READER’S QUERIES Question: Last year I lost 10 hectares of rented in land therefore leaving me with 40 hectares and 50 entitlements. I let out the surplus entitlements via an auctioneer. I heard over the weekend that one must use all of their entitlements every second year or else they will lose them. Is this the case? Do I need to take them back? Can you please advise? Answer: Be careful of Saturday night advice! Generally speaking, entitlements must be used every second year or else they go to the national reserve. This however does not apply to entitlements that are leased out to another eligible claimant as these are deemed to be used even though not by you. You can therefore rest easy. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Deadline for Derogation applications under the Nitrates Directive has been extended to Thursday, 13th April, 2017.
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Dr. Ciara O'Leary, Research Officer at Inland Fisheries Ireland with Sean Doherty.
MONDAY 27th MARCH, 2017 DRY COWS 1 Fr. 745 kgs. made €1,130. 1 Fr. 700 kgs. made €1,050. 1 Fr. 700 kgs. made €1,000. 1 Fr. 695 kgs. made €1,010. 1 Fr. 570 kgs. made €820. 1 Fr. 640 kgs. made €900. BULLOCKS 7 Char. 437 kgs. made €1,130 each. 6 Her. 582 kgs. made €1,280 each. 4 Lim. 493 kgs. made €1,155 each. 5 Lim. 525 kgs. made €1,210 each. 7 Frs. 289 kgs. made €540 each. 2 A.A. 335 kgs. made €860 each. 5 A.A. 505 kgs. made €1,210 each. 7 Frs. 477 kgs. made €960 each. 2 Her. 292 kgs. made €805 each. HEIFERS 1 Char 625 kgs. made €1,225. 4 Her. 503 kgs. made €1,100 each. 4 Her. 366 kgs. made €815 each. 5 A.A. 388 kgs. made €820 each. 2 Her. 335 kgs. made €770 each. 5 A.A. 334 kgs. made €755 each. 4 A.A. 383 kgs. made €800 each. CALVES Fr. Bulls made from €70 up to €140. Aberdeen Angus Bulls made from €170 up to €250. Her. Bulls made from €200 to €300. Heifer Calves made from €120 to €240 with up to €330 for quality Cont. heifer calves. WANTED Cont. Bulls 250 – 320 kgs. also Aberdeen Angus bulls, born June 2016 and after. Enquiries to 058-41611.