A West Cork lake is to earn green credentials following a ban on petrol and diesel engine fishing boats in a bid to reduce anglers’ carbon footprints.

At one time, our rivers and streams had abundant eel stocks and, as boys, we can remember turning over stones in attempts to catch slippery eels, writes Donal Hickey.

There have been calls for the Department of Agriculture to boost its monitoring of fish farms after new research showed sea trout carry significantly higher levels of sea lice infestation when closer to marine salmon farms.

The State agency with responsibility for the fishing industry has spent over €216,000 on an application for a proposed salmon farm off the coast of Co Mayo.

THE number of dogs, cats and horses rescued by an animal welfare charity this year has increased significantly compared with the same period last year.

A routine river survey took an unexpected twist today after scientists pulled a 10ft monster python from the water in Co Wexford.