Two men have been convicted for being in the possession of illegally caught Salmon on the River Fergus in Ennis.
Cousins Gerard Considine and Niall Considine, both with an address in Clarecastle, received a fine of €200 and costs of €471 each, following their conviction at Ennis District Court on Friday, April 22nd this year by Judge Bernadette Owens.
At Ennis District Court, Inland Fisheries Ireland Officers gave evidence in relation to the offence, which occurred on July 1st, 2021.
They outlined the facts of the case to the court of how cousins Gerard and Niall Considine had been apprehended following a night time surveillance operation in the area after suspicious activity had been detected.
The men were found to be in possession of eight illegally caught Salmon from the river Fergus in Ennis.
In a statement, the Director of the Shannon River Basin District at Inland Fisheries Ireland says they have no tolerance for illegal fishing.
David McInerney says Atlantic salmon stocks are in decline and need to be protected, while Illegal fishing puts the already diminished stocks in further jeopardy.
Inland Fisheries Ireland is appealing to the general public to report suspected instances of illegal fishing to their confidential hotline on 0818 34 74 24.
Members of the public can report instances of water pollution, illegal fishing and invasive species.
