Ronan O'Brien - Salmon in particular has had a long history in Ireland, traditionally poorer people 'poached' a salmon for the dinner table such were the times but over the past 30 - 40 years there are others who have turned the practice into a commercial enterprise in some cases passed from generation to generation. Stories abound throughout the countryside of salmon being sold from the boots of cars from house to house, to restaurants, bars and other dining establishments.

The Law is very clear in regards to the act of illegal fishing. Persons who fish illegally can and will be prosecuted, may have their car/boat/rods/nets other equipment seized and confiscated.

The River Fane is not free from the practice of poaching, the Fisheries board have taken a number of successful prosecutions over the years and continue to do so. Salmon stocks are under threat of extinction and the illegal catch and sale of Salmon further jeopardizes the survival of the species native to our rivers. Anyone who witnesses or notices suspicious activity on or near the rivers should notify the Fisheries Board officers or the Association Fisheries protection staff who are court appointed.

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