The 12,305 salmon catch in the River Moy this year has set a new European record and is being classified as one of the highest in the world. The figures have been compiled by the North Western Fisheries Board in Ballina, Co Mayo.
The record is attributed to strict conservation and improvements under the £2 million Moy development plan. It is designed to attract 18,500 anglers annually to the region, generating up to £10 million in revenue, and providing 500 jobs in the angling/tourism sector.