Fishery thrives in unique river

Donal Hickey

The Kenmare Blackwater is the focus of a development programme involving the South Western Regional Fisheries Board, Dúchas, Coillte, the local community and other interests.

Board assistant chief executive Patrick Buck described the Blackwater as a significant fishery with a long history. It also had a fish counter and was one of the few rivers with records dating back 100 years.