• Recent Scientific and Telemetry Studies concerning Atlantic Salmon

    Posted by John Murphy on December 24, 2022

    Salmon Watch Ireland endeavors to keep our support base informed of scientific studies concerning ecological changes in both freshwater and in the marine phase of the Atlantic salmon life cycle. To this end we are initiating a periodical posting which examines such diverse topics as predation, marine ecosystem change , impacts of salmon aquaculture on […]

  • Posted by John Murphy on August 1, 2022

    Just a small piece of the extensive articles in today’s Irish Times written by Kevin O Sullivan, Environment and Science Editor and former editor of The Irish Times. Well worth a read and it clearly states the differing opinions regarding salmon farming. We fully support the position of the Department of Environment, Climate Change and […]

  • A rather unique and interesting point of view – Regenerating our salmon and rivers by Nicholas Grubb.

    Posted by John Murphy on May 13, 2022

    This article encompasses many aspects which Salmon Watch Ireland agree with especially the management of riparian zones. It is an interesting submission which should help to garner an understanding of the many issues prevalent in Ireland regarding the ecosystem management of our river systems. It is interesting to note that management is almost non existent […]

  • Vincent Duigan – An Appreciation

    Posted by John Murphy on April 22, 2022

        The board and members of Salmon Watch Ireland wish to sympathise with the family and friends of Vincent Duigan who died unexpectedly in January this year. It came as a great shock to learn of his untimely death. Our association with Vincent was principally concerned with the plight of wild Atlantic salmon and […]