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Questions
- Do you need a permit to fish on the river Suck? If so where can permits be purchased.
- I am just wondering whether or not I need a fishing permit / license in order to go fishing this Summer? If so where do I get one?
- Hi Please tell me who is in charge of Regulating of Angling on the Grand Canal around Monasterevin town. Who is implementing those regulations? Thank you
- My son is 13 and has expressed an interest in fresh water fishing. Sadly I know nothing about the subject - and would like advice in where to go and who to contact for lessons please. We live in Holywood COunty Down. Many Thanks
Q. Do you need a permit to fish on the river Suck? If so where can permits be purchased.
A. For information on fishing in the Shannon Region you should contact the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board, Ashbourne Business Park, Dock Road, Limerick, Tel: +353 (0)61 300238, Fax: +353 (0)61 300308, Email: info@shrfb.com Web: http://www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/Areas(s) : Shannon Navigation Angling
Answered By - Ann Marie Kelly -- annmarie.kelly@waterwaysireland.org
Answered - 27 Wed Feb 2008 Asked - 21 Thu Feb 2008
Answered - 27 Wed Feb 2008 Asked - 21 Thu Feb 2008
Submitted : 21 Thu Feb 2008
Q. I am just wondering whether or not I need a fishing permit / license in order to go fishing this Summer? If so where do I get one?
A. To find out relevant information, please contact the Central Fisheries Board. Details may be found at www.cfb.ie The Central Fisheries Board is contracted by Waterways Ireland to look after angling on our behalf.Areas(s) : Waterways Ireland Activities Angling
Answered By - Aideen Martin -- aideen.martin@waterwaysireland.org
Answered - 17 Wed Jan 2007 Asked - 12 Fri Jan 2007
Answered - 17 Wed Jan 2007 Asked - 12 Fri Jan 2007
Submitted : 12 Fri Jan 2007
Q. Hi Please tell me who is in charge of Regulating of Angling on the Grand Canal around Monasterevin town. Who is implementing those regulations? Thank you
A. Waterways Ireland is responsible for the management, maintenance, restoration and development of the inland navigations principally for recreational purposes. The Central Fisheries Board are under contract to Waterways Ireland to manage Fisheries Development, Weed Management and Water Quality on the Royal Canal, the Grand Canal, the Barrow Navigation and the Shannon Erne Waterway. There is a voluntary scheme of Catch and Release in operation.Areas(s) : Waterways Ireland Activities Grand Canal Events Angling
Answered By - Ann Marie Kelly -- annmarie.kelly@waterwaysireland.org
Answered - 16 Wed May 2007 Asked - 18 Wed Apr 2007
Answered - 16 Wed May 2007 Asked - 18 Wed Apr 2007
Submitted : 18 Wed Apr 2007
Q. My son is 13 and has expressed an interest in fresh water fishing. Sadly I know nothing about the subject - and would like advice in where to go and who to contact for lessons please. We live in Holywood COunty Down. Many Thanks
A. The Ulster Coarse Fishing Federation, 29 Georgian Villas, Omagh, Co Tyrone BT79 OAT. Tel no +44 (0)28 8222 5202, Email: vrefausse@omagh.ac.uk may be able to advise you on local courses in your area. Bann System Ltd, Cutts House, 54 Castleroe Road, Coleraine, Co Londonderry BT51 3RL. Tel no +44 (0)28 7034 4796, Fax no +44 (0)28 7035 6527, Web: www.bannsystem.com and Northern Regional Fisheries Board, Station Road, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal should also have useful information for you. Tel no +353 (0)71 9851435, Fax no +353 (0)71 9851816, Email: info@nrfb.ie Web: www.nrfb.ieAreas(s) : General Activities Lower Bann Navigation Erne System Angling
Answered By - Ann Marie Kelly -- annmarie.kelly@waterwaysireland.org
Answered - 25 Fri Aug 2006 Asked - 23 Wed Aug 2006
Answered - 25 Fri Aug 2006 Asked - 23 Wed Aug 2006
Submitted : 23 Wed Aug 2006
