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Keep up to date with the latest Loughs Agency news, announcements, and upcoming events.
Heritage Seminars scheduled for Foyle and Carlingford
The Loughs Agency has organised two interesting seminars for later this month. The topics are around the theme of maritime heritage and there is an interesting blend of subjects. Participation is free of charge to participants, however tickets must be obtained through Eventbrite (see links below). The events will start off with tea/coffee on arrival […]
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Carlingford Ambassadors Graduate
Earlier this month, 19 young people graduated on the Loughs Agency’s ‘Carlingford Ambassador’ Programme. The programme was supported through funding from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ireland, in partnership with Co-operation Ireland. The aim of the Carlingford Ambassadors programme is to discover the social, economic and environmental importance of the Carlingford catchment, […]
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Foyle Ambassadors Graduate
Earlier this month, 70 young people graduated on the Loughs Agency’s ‘Foyle Ambassador’ Programme. The programme was supported through funding from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ireland, in partnership with Cooperation Ireland. The aim of the Foyle Ambassadors programme is to discover the social, economic and environmental importance of the River Foyle, […]
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Salmon Conference Held in the Foyle Area
Last month Loughs Agency, in partnership with the Foyle Association of Salmon and Trout Anglers (FASTA), held a Salmon Conference as part of the International Year of the Salmon events programme. The conference aimed to look at the issues affecting Atlantic Salmon in the freshwater and marine environment, with particular focus on the salmon of […]
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Net closes in on Fish Poachers as Operation Silver Fin is launched in Strabane
Loughs Agency have teamed up with the PSNI, An Garda Siochana along with partners from the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime Fin group as part of an operation to target poachers and moved Operation Silver Fin to Strabane. Sgt. James McLaughlin said, “PSNI are committed to tackling wildlife crime including fish poaching in […]
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Notice to Anglers: Shad catches
There have been reports of rod anglers catching Shad on the River Mourne. Twaite Shad Allis Shad Like Atlantic salmon and Sea Trout, Shad is anadromous (freshwater-sea migratory). Adults live in estuarine or coastal waters and come into the lower freshwater or brackish reaches of rivers to spawn, normally in May and June. Spawning takes […]
Read moreNow recruiting for the next Foyle Ambassador programme
Loughs Agency are delighted to announce we are recruiting for the next Foyle Ambassador programme. This will be a 2 day a week programme beginning in the last week of July and running until Thursday 29th August. There will be 2 parallel groups: GROUP 1: Monday & Thursday GROUP 2: Tuesday & Friday Loughs Agency’s […]
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Foyle Ambassadors – an action packed week of adventure!
Last week Loughs Agency ran a 5 day Foyle Ambassador programme for 14-17 year olds. The programme is designed to connect young people with their local waterways, coastline and wildlife through recreation, volunteering and conservation opportunities. What a week our latest Foyle Ambassadors had! On Monday they began their week raft building in Creggan Country […]
Read moreNow recruiting for next Foyle Ambassador Programme (May to June)
Loughs Agency are delighted to announce they are recruiting for the next Foyle Ambassador programme. This will be an evening and weekend programme that will run every Wednesday evening (18:00 to 20:00) and Saturday (09:30 to 16:30) throughout May and June. The first day will be Saturday 4th May. Programme Dates: Week 1- Wed 8th […]
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A Day of Celebration held at Loughs Agency
As part of the International Year of the Salmon, Loughs Agency hosted a celebration event at its Headquarters in Derry~Londonderry this week. There was lots to celebrate on Wednesday 10th April, including the 21st Anniversary of the historic signing of the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement, two decades of Loughs Agency and the launch of SeaMonitor, a […]
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Joe Mahon Launches new EU project to support and protect vulnerable marine life
A unique marine research project, the first of its kind in Europe, studying the seas around Ireland, Western Scotland and Northern Ireland was launched this week in Derry~Londonderry. The SeaMonitor project is led by the Loughs Agency and supported by another eight leading marine research institutions using innovative marine species tracking technology to better understand […]
Read moreAmbassador Programme – Deadline extended!
Loughs Agency are delighted to announce they are recruiting for the next Ambassador programmes which will run in Foyle and Carlingford areas. Links to Expression of Interest forms for each programme are below, please ensure that you complete the correct form. Loughs Agency’s Ambassadors Programmes are designed to connect young people with their local waterways, […]
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