Fears for salmon stock in Blackwater River weir after funds denied

Fears have been expressed that one of the country’s best known angling rivers could soon be devoid of salmon and cost the economy millions of euro in lost revenue.

The concern was expressed after a government department refused to fund work to repair important weirs and fish paths.

The upstream and downstream weirs adjacent to the bridge crossing the River Blackwater in Fermoy town centre have been described as dysfunctional by politicians, anglers, and rowers.