# Salmon

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# fishy

Farmed salmon found in Connemara river could spread disease to wild fish, state agency warns

Escaped farmed salmon discovered in the Dawros River are a “cause for concern”.

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Sep 9th 2021, 4:13 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Licensed to Fail: ‘Outdated’ salmon farm licensing system comes under fire from all sides

A report by

Niall Sargent

Noteworthy reveals internal concerns the Department of the Marine did not take sufficiently tough action over potential licence breaches by Ireland’s largest salmon operator.

Over 20 salmon farms operating with expired licences for over a decade, writes Niall Sargent in final part of Noteworthy investigation into salmon farming

State has investigated several cases of possible licence breaches by Ireland's largest salmon company

No enforcement over various farms’ failure to carry out assessments for impacts on marine biodiversity

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Jun 27th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Tipperary

Shots fired as patrol officers discover illegal salmon fishing on River Suir

Gardaí said they are investigating the incident.

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Aug 18th 2020, 3:02 PM

# 6 of the best

6 of the best... flavour-packed summer salmon recipes for a fresh and healthy meal

Salmon is quick to cook and takes flavours well – ideal for a summer supper. Here are some ideas.

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Jun 21st 2019, 11:44 AM

# fish

Some salmon returning to Irish rivers with signs of bleeding and skin ulceration

This has affected populations on both the east and west coast of Ireland.

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Jun 19th 2019, 6:20 AM

# Recall

Dunnes Stores recalls batch of salmon due to incorrect use-by date

It’s recalling the batches with the use-by date 19/02/19.

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Feb 8th 2019, 3:55 PM

# Tipperary

Over 10,000 protected lamprey fish killed in suspected chemical poisoning

Inland Fisheries Ireland estimates that it will take several years for the species to recover.

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Jul 17th 2018, 1:04 PM

# deadly catch

The first salmon to be caught this year in Ireland was nabbed in Fermoy

The 7lb fish was caught in the River Blackwater last Wednesday.

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Feb 6th 2017, 2:20 PM

# food and drink

A Howth seafood firm is trying to break up Ireland's love affair with salmon

Oceanpath, one Ireland’s biggest fish processors, wants to turn people on to trout.

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Dec 25th 2016, 7:15 AM

# Slurry

Over 1,200 dead fish found along important spawning river in Cork

Fisheries Ireland says a large discharge of raw slurry into the Owentaraglin River, a tributary of the Blackwater, is likely to have caused the fish kill.

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Dec 8th 2016, 3:40 PM

# Catch of the day

This woman's freshly-bought salmon is going viral for being absolutely stomach-churning

Nope nope nope NOPE.

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Jul 1st 2015, 12:08 PM

# sponsored

7 superfoods you can find at your local supermarket

You don’t have to spend big to eat well.

18.9k

Jun 17th 2015, 1:00 PM

# Limerick

"Catastrophic" - fish kill in Limerick river wipes out trout population

“Virtually nothing has been left alive,” say Inland Fisheries.

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Jun 11th 2015, 10:04 AM

# Fish Farm

Decision on Galway Bay salmon farm expected before the summer

An application for the fish farm was made by the Irish Sea Fisheries Board in 2012.

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Feb 7th 2015, 12:39 PM

# darker evenings

Cork lab looks to make salmon our new source of Vitamin D

We’re now entering into the darkest months of the year, when our bodies can absorb the least Vitamin D.

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Oct 27th 2014, 10:00 AM

# Fish Rehabilitation

€230,000 announced for 'rehabilitation' of wild salmon and sea trout

Inland Fisheries says the fund is being invested in promoting the recovery of our Atlantic salmon and sea trout stocks.

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Aug 8th 2014, 12:25 PM

# Salmon

An Taisce: 'Marine Institute’s study on Aran fish farm isn't worth the paper it's written on'

An Taisce state that the study in to the Galway fish farm has been discredited by international scientists.

10.7k

Aug 15th 2013, 10:35 PM

# Good Friday

Supermarket chain expects fish sales to double this week

SuperValu says its supermarkets will sell about €1 million in fish this week – more than double the usual – ahead of Good Friday.

10.0k

Mar 28th 2013, 3:25 PM

# Salmon

How did the Salmon cross the road?

It swam of course. Fish cross road in Washington State in annual ritual.

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Nov 1st 2012, 5:22 PM

# wildlife

Wild Atlantic salmon return to the Tolka River after 100 years

The return of the “King of Fish”, which only reproduces in clean water, to Dublin’s Tolka shows that efforts to reduce pollution in the waterway has been successful.

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Sep 28th 2011, 10:06 AM

# queen's visit

Hungry yet? Beef and salmon on the menu for Royal dinner

Ever had Meath strawberries? How about Irish apple balsamic vinegar meringue? All on the menu in Dublin Castle tonight.

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May 18th 2011, 7:02 PM