PRESS RELEASE
15 April 2009
Fisheries Awareness Week Launched in Galway
“Something Fishy’s Going on in Galway”
The Western Regional Fisheries Board has launched its Fisheries Awareness Week, which will run from Saturday April 25th to Saturday May 2nd. The event aims to get people, young and old, interested in fishing and the environment. Events will include angling coaching sessions for kids, casting and fly-tying demonstrations, fish cooking demonstrations, tours of a salmon hatchery, and information sessions with fisheries staff.
The week kicks off with coarse angling coaching at Ross Lake in Moycullen, and fly-fishing coaching at the Mall River in Westport. On Sunday, an open day at the Galway Fishery includes casting demonstrations, fly-tying sessions, and viewing of the boards environmental laboratory.
Throughout the week there will be tours of Cong Hatchery, as well as guided visits to fish counters on some rivers. On the Wednesday 29th April there will be a seminar on alien invasive species, a hot topic in the Galway area given the recent problems in Lough Corrib.
Later in the week events such as beach fishing demonstrations and coaching will be provided at Silverstrand in Galway and Lettergesh near Leenane. A Kids Fishathon and BBQ will also be hosted in Galway City.
Other events will run during the week, and full details of the programme can be viewed on the website at www.wrfb.ie. Booking is advisable for some activities. For further information, contact the Western Regional Fisheries Board at 091-563118.
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