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Keep up to date with the latest Loughs Agency news, announcements, and upcoming events.
Loughs Agency Launches Fisheries and Angling Improvement Strategy
Loughs Agency is proud to announce the launch of its Fisheries and Angling Improvement Strategy, accompanied by Action Plans for the Foyle and Carlingford catchment areas.
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Minister pledges support for ‘crucial’ Loughs Agency work
Northern Ireland's new Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, recently undertook a visit to Loughs Agency Headquarters in Prehen, gaining first-hand insights into the organisation's essential work.
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Suspension of Native Oyster Fishery in Foyle area extended
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Loughs Agency to lead €1.6m Europe-wide project monitoring marine life
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Loughs Agency retains existing salmon carcass tag allocation for 2024 season
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Gallery: Public Consultation events for draft Climate Action Plan held in Foyle & Carlingford
Loughs Agency recently hosted two Public Consultation events for its draft Climate Action Plan in the Foyle and Carlingford catchment areas, with various members of the public and elected representatives coming along to find out more about the organisation’s plan to tackle climate change. The Foyle event took place at Loughs Agency HQ, Prehen, while […]
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Foyle College complete Foyle and Carlingford Ambassador Programme
Last week Foyle College became the latest and final school to complete the 2023 Foyle and Carlingford Ambassador Programme after a week of engagement and educational workshops across the Foyle catchment area. On Monday, 21 students from Foyle College were welcomed to the Loughs Agency, making them the first school group invited to the Agency […]
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Public Consultation underway for Loughs Agency’s Climate Action Plan
The Public Consultation period for Loughs Agency’s Climate Action Plan (Draft) commenced on 8th November 2023. Responses are welcome for twelve weeks, with the consultation period closing on 31st January 2024. Have your say Your feedback on the draft Loughs Agency Climate Action Plan will help the Agency ensure that the objectives of the draft […]
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Carlingford Ambassador Programme Summer 2023
Congratulations to Loughs Agency’s second group of Ambassadors this summer! The Foyle & Carlingford Ambassador Programme was completed after a week of engaging and educational workshops across the Carlingford Catchment this August. Young people signed up from across the catchment to take part. A highly rewarding week witnessing a growth in confidence, fears being overcome and connections & friendships developing amongst […]
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Omagh Academy complete the Foyle & Carlingford Ambassador Programme
Omagh Academy were the latest school to complete the Foyle & Carlingford Ambassador Programme after a week of engaging and educational workshops across the Foyle catchment. 20 young people (aged 12-14) were selected across different classes to join the 5-day environmental education programme. They are the first Omagh based school to sign up to the programme […]
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Gaelcholaiste Dhoire complete the Foyle & Carlingford Ambassador Programme
Students from year ten at Gaelcholáiste Dhoire have participated and completed the first Foyle & Carlingford Ambassador school programme this term during the week storm Agnes hit the UK and Ireland. Day 1 Our intrepid Ambassadors embarked on a week of activity with Jack and Michael, beginning on Tuesday with a trip to the tourist centre at Benone where […]
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Loughs Agency launches Public Consultation on Climate Action Plan
A public consultation has been launched on Loughs Agency’s draft Climate Action Plan, which outlines how the organisation aims to reduce its carbon emissions in the coming years. The consultation, which will run for a period of twelve weeks, will provide members of the public with the opportunity to share their thoughts on Loughs Agency’s […]
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