Basil Shields
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Angling Notes: Waterville lakes now open, new Currane Fisheries club opens
- Other Sports
- July 13, 2020, 00:00
The US writer Zane Grey fished worldwide. His stories of vicious tiger shark, giant hammerheads and spectacular marlin made him a legend in his own li(...)

Angling Notes: European championships come to the Bann
- Other Sports
- June 17, 2019, 00:00
The National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland (Ncffi) is gearing up to host the 25th Fédéracion International de la Pêche Sportive European Champi(...)

Catch a bluefin tuna and help conserve the species
- Other Sports
- June 3, 2019, 00:00
Expressions of interest are invited for Tuna Chart, a pilot bluefin tuna data collection programme, which will allow 15 authorised angling vessels to (...)

Angling Notes: Rare shark nursery found 200 miles west of Ireland
- Other Sports
- November 19, 2018, 00:00
A team of marine scientists have discovered a very rare shark nursery 200 miles west of Ireland while investigating Ireland’s deep-ocean territory. Th(...)

Angling Notes: Bandon anglers take scouts for big day out on Blackwater
- Other Sports
- May 15, 2017, 00:00
Bandon scouts in Co Cork attended a fishing tuition day at the River Blackwater organised by the local angling club and supported by Inland Fisheries (...)

Angling Notes: Irish Specimen Fish Committee veteran retires
- Other Sports
- May 2, 2017, 10:03
THE universally popular Bridie Fleming has retired after 45 years working in the angling/business development division at Inland Fisheries Ireland. Th(...)

Angling Notes: keen test at first trial for ladies’ home international team
- Other Sports
- April 24, 2017, 00:00
The Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association (ILFA) commenced their season recently with a trial on Lough Lene in Co Westmeath, the first of four to select(...)

Angling Notes: Key sponsor on board for Rosslare Small Boats Festival
- Other Sports
- August 29, 2016, 01:00
Garmin, global leader of satellite navigation, has announced its support as a key sponsor for this year’s Rosslare Small Boats Festival, one of the mo(...)

Angling Notes: IFI to phase out fish farming
- Other Sports
- May 2, 2016, 00:00
Following a review of its fish farming operations, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has decided to phase out the facility over the coming years. Instea(...)

Angling Notes: Anglers invited to contribute to review on national policy on bass, pike and trout
- Other Sports
- April 18, 2016, 00:00
A review of the national policy to examine all relevant data for the management of bass, pike and trout is underway by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI)(...)