Inland Fisheries Ireland has secured a conviction against a Kerry man for illegal salmon netting.
On June 21st last, IFI officers found that Con O’Connell of Ennismore, Listowel had three unlawfully-captured salmon enmeshed in a net and wrapped in a makeshift bag
The incident happened at Ballyhorgan on the banks of the River Feale.
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Mr O’Connell was fined €2,250 at Listowel District Court and must pay €500 in costs.
Shannon region director of Inland Fisheries Ireland, David McInerney said illegal netting is a significant environmental crime.
He said the River Feale has only been open for catch-and-release fishing in recent years because of poor salmon numbers.
