Galway Fishery Documentary

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In this documentary we go on a journey to the Galway Fishery in the heart of the ancient tribal city of Galway. Based on the river Corrib we learn all about the renowned Salmon fishery its history and heritage and how it has been managed from the past to present day.

Join us as we talk to Fishery Manager Seamus Hartigan, Research Scientist Dr. Paddy Gargan, Fishery Officer James Quinn and Hatchery Manager Matt Varley about their work on the fishery. We also talk to some of the many anglers who come from all corners of the world to fish here and investigate just exactly what the fishery means to them.

Inland Fisheries Ireland is a statutory body operating under the aegis of the Department of Environment, Climate and Communication (DECC) and was established under the Fisheries Act on 1st July 2010. Its principal function is the protection and conservation of the inland fisheries resource. Inland Fisheries Ireland promotes supports, facilitates and advises the Minister on the conservation, protection, management, development and improvement of inland fisheries, including sea angling. Inland Fisheries Ireland also develops policy and national strategies relating to inland fisheries and sea angling and advises the Minister on same.