Atlantic Salmon

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Anja Murray: Epic migration of Atlantic salmon in jeopardy

Wild salmon can leap as high as three metres. Perhaps our ancient forbears were aware of the benefits of the rich fatty acids found in salmon flesh that can help our brains to function well, which would explain the folklore association between salmon, stamina and knowledge

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Physically and legally protecting native Irish fish

For more than 100 years Lough Corrib's brown trout numbers have been supplemented through the work of local anglers. This is an extract from Kevin Prunty's book, Incubating the Trout, which is based on the oldest hatchery in the world

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Wild Atlantic Salmon Make Their Way Upstream Through Clear Waters.

Anja Murray: River recovery is possible — failure is not an option

The seas where salmon mature and the rivers that they have been returning to for thousands of years have now been utterly transformed by human activity

Wed, 31 Aug, 2022

Still plenty more fish in the sea? Not anymore

We’re trying to sustain a miserable leftover of Atlantic salmon bearing little resemblance to historic abundance. Why? The common denominator is man, writes John Murphy

Fri, 29 Sep, 2017

Great yellow bumblebee and Atlantic salmon among endangered species in Ireland

The great yellow bumblebee and the Atlantic salmon are among Ireland’s most endangered species.

Tue, 22 Aug, 2017

Atlantic Salmon

Anja Murray: Epic migration of Atlantic salmon in jeopardy

Physically and legally protecting native Irish fish

Anja Murray: River recovery is possible — failure is not an option

Still plenty more fish in the sea? Not anymore

Great yellow bumblebee and Atlantic salmon among endangered species in Ireland

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Mick Clifford

Atlantic Salmon

Anja Murray: Epic migration of Atlantic salmon in jeopardy

Physically and legally protecting native Irish fish

Anja Murray: River recovery is possible — failure is not an option

Still plenty more fish in the sea? Not anymore

Great yellow bumblebee and Atlantic salmon among endangered species in Ireland

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Mick Clifford

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