This special conference edition — “Protecting Wild Salmon: Science, Stewardship, and Accountability” — captures the key discussions and outcomes from our 2025 Athlone Conference.
Inside you’ll find:
- Science and Survival: Dr. Elvira de Eyto on seven decades of data from Burrishoole, and Dr. Paddy Gargan confirming the clear link between sea lice and salmon mortality.
- Grassroots Action: Maura Brennan’s Nore Vision project showing the power of community-led stewardship.
- Policy and Law: Emma Armshaw (SWAN) on the incompatibility of open-net salmon farming with EU clean-water directives.
- A Call to Action: From pollution reporting to citizen science — discover how you can make a difference.
Thank you for your continued support in protecting Ireland’s wild salmon.




