West Cork lake hopes to earn green credentials following ban on diesel and petrol boats

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.

Inland Fisheries Ireland has announced it is introducing regulations which will only permit battery-powered engines on Shepperton Lake near Skibbereen from January 1, 2020, and will look to set an example by removing its four petrol engines from use at the lake.