Controversial Kerry salmon farm criticised by conservation group

Salmon Watch Ireland says restocking the Deenish Island salmon farm will have devastating effects on wild salmon and sea trout stocks in the area

Lice damage: Salmon Watch Ireland says: "The prospect of the Salmon Farm at Deenish Island being restocked with over 400,000 smolts in the coming weeks should fill anglers and conservationists with dismay and anger. The farm was ordered to close by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in April 2019 for gross over harvesting at the site. The MOWI owned farm which is less than nine kilometers from Lough Currane has always been a strong source of controversy regarding its effect on sea trout and salmon stocks." Picture: Salmonwatchireland.ie

A leading conservation group has voiced serious concerns about the continuing operation of a controversial salmon farm which has been the subject of court proceedings and a judicial review.

Salmon Watch Ireland claims that the restocking of the farm with more than 400,000 smolts at Deenish Island, Waterville, Co Kerry, will have devastating effects on wild salmon and sea trout stocks in the area.