Investigation launched after 500 young fish killed in Mayo river 

The state agency, which is responsible for the protection and conservation of freshwater fish and habitats, said samples taken estimate that more than 500 young salmon and trout have been killed

An investigation is under way following a serious fish kill of in excess of 500 young salmon and trout in Co Mayo.

Inland Fisheries Ireland says it was alerted to the incident at the Glore River in Kiltimagh last Friday.