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Internationally renowned fishery scientist, Ken Whelan, issues a call to action on the latest episode of The Last Salmon.
 
He says that ranching can and will work to help improve salmon numbers in relation to supporting a rod fishery for anglers and he explains to us the background to its successful development and implementation – albeit with caveats and cautions.
 
Likening it to racehorse breeding, he points to the Burrishoole ranching programme and the work of Dr. David Piggins and says this is the model that can be followed for supporting a rod fishery in lieu of wild stock.
 
Whilst wild fish conservation measures must continue to be carried out, drastic and innovative action is needed, says Ken, if we are not to see entire salmon stocks disappear.
 
Image: Burrishoole Fishery
 
#thelastsalmon #fightforthewildsalmon
 The Last Salmon is a new podcast hosted by renowned actor, Jim Murray, and award-winning producer, Daire Whelan, which offers hope and solutions to the tragic story that is unfolding for an iconic species in crisis - the wild Atlantic salmon.  Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and for regular updates, follow the show at Instagram.com/TheLastSalmon.

A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnell
Are you passionate about fly fishing but struggling to catch more salmon? With declining numbers, having the right tactics and understanding how and where to catch salmon is more important than ever before. 
At 8pm on Thursday 20th June, join us for a special Salmon Masterclass with one of Ireland's most renowned salmon anglers, Paddy McDonnell, to learn how to increase your catch rates on the water. 
Born near the famed River Moy, Paddy had already caught thousands of salmon by his 20s and has dedicated his life to helping others catch salmon on the rivers and lakes on the west coast of Ireland.
For this Masterclass, Paddy will be sitting down with Ireland on the Fly presenters, Tom Doc Sullivan and Daire Whelan, with tips and advice to catch more salmon this season.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity where you will also get the chance to ask Paddy the salmon questions you've always wanted to know. 
And don’t worry, if you can’t make it on 20th June, you will still receive a recording of the webinar to watch back at any time. 
Tickets cost €10 and you can register and pay by going to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
** 50% Loyalty Discount **
As a loyalty bonus to those who have attended our two previous Masterclasses, we’re also pleased to offer a 50% discount for this Salmon Masterclass webinar.
If you already paid for our two previous Masterclasses and sign up for this one, then the €5 discount will be refunded to your account after you register and pay for this third webinar.
Just to say thank you for your loyal support of our Masterclass Series!
Who is giving the Masterclass?
Paddy McDonnell, one of Ireland’s most experienced and most respected salmon anglers, guides and instructors.
How do I access the webinar?
Once you register, you will receive an email with your unique link to log-in to access the webinar.
When is it on?
8-9pm on Thursday, June 20th.
If I can’t make it, can I still view a recording of the Masterclass afterwards?
Yes, all paid attendees will get sent a link to access and view the recording of the webinar afterwards.
Register and pay for your access to A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnell at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
Stay tuned for our masterclasses throughout 2024, covering salmon, rivers, loughs, streamers, lures, dries – everything to make you a better salmon or trout fly angler, helping you to catch more this year and learn from the best.
For more information email us on info@irelandonthefly.com

It’s time for our second and final mayfly update from around the country and this week we’re hearing how Lough Sheelin and Lough Arrow fared with Eamonn Ross and Jackie Mahon.  
 
Eamonn explains how the fishing was fantastic the first week the mayfly was up with some incredible fish being caught, but it’s been tougher since then.
 
Meanwhile on Arrow, Jackie describes it as patchy, and similar to many other places, if you were able to hit it at the right time, the fishing could be top drawer, but outside of the windows it was proving to be much harder.
 
 
Rate, review and follow the show to keep up to date with all the latest Ireland on the Fly episodes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.    Plus you can sign up for our newsletter on IrelandontheFly.com and get regular updates on Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly.

A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnell
Are you passionate about fly fishing but struggling to catch more salmon? With declining numbers, having the right tactics and understanding how and where to catch salmon is more important than ever before. 
At 8pm on Thursday 20th June, join us for a special Salmon Masterclass with one of Ireland's most renowned salmon anglers, Paddy McDonnell, to learn how to increase your catch rates on the water. 
Born near the famed River Moy, Paddy had already caught thousands of salmon by his 20s and has dedicated his life to helping others catch salmon on the rivers and lakes on the west coast of Ireland.
For this Masterclass, Paddy will be sitting down with Ireland on the Fly presenters, Tom Doc Sullivan and Daire Whelan, with tips and advice to catch more salmon this season.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity where you will also get the chance to ask Paddy the salmon questions you've always wanted to know. 
And don’t worry, if you can’t make it on 20th June, you will still receive a recording of the webinar to watch back at any time. 
Tickets cost €10 and you can register and pay by going to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
** 50% Loyalty Discount **
As a loyalty bonus to those who have attended our two previous Masterclasses, we’re also pleased to offer a 50% discount for this Salmon Masterclass webinar.
If you already paid for our two previous Masterclasses and sign up for this one, then the €5 discount will be refunded to your account after you register and pay for this third webinar.
Just to say thank you for your loyal support of our Masterclass Series!
Who is giving the Masterclass?
Paddy McDonnell, one of Ireland’s most experienced and most respected salmon anglers, guides and instructors.
How do I access the webinar?
Once you register, you will receive an email with your unique link to log-in to access the webinar.
When is it on?
8-9pm on Thursday, June 20th.
If I can’t make it, can I still view a recording of the Masterclass afterwards?
Yes, all paid attendees will get sent a link to access and view the recording of the webinar afterwards.
Register and pay for your access to A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnell at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
Stay tuned for our masterclasses throughout 2024, covering salmon, rivers, loughs, streamers, lures, dries – everything to make you a better salmon or trout fly angler, helping you to catch more this year and learn from the best.
For more information email us on info@irelandonthefly.com

Hatcheries.  It’s a contentious issue amongst the salmon angling community and with numbers of salmon continuing to drop, more and more anglers are asking can and should it be introduced to their river?
 
For this week’s episode of The Last Salmon, we wanted to find out more about the pros, cons, nuances and science behind it and are joined by David Summers, Fisheries Director of the Tay Fisheries Board, where they run the very successful Kelt Reconditioning Project
and Professor Phil McGinnity at UCC who has been working in fisheries research and management for more than quarter of a century.
Image: tayrivers.org
 
#thelastsalmon #fightforthewildsalmon
 The Last Salmon is a new podcast hosted by renowned actor, Jim Murray, and award-winning producer, Daire Whelan, which offers hope and solutions to the tragic story that is unfolding for an iconic species in crisis - the wild Atlantic salmon.  Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and for regular updates, follow the show at Instagram.com/TheLastSalmon.

A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnell
Are you passionate about fly fishing but struggling to catch more salmon? With declining numbers, having the right tactics and understanding how and where to catch salmon is more important than ever before. 
At 8pm on Thursday 20th June, join us for a special Salmon Masterclass with one of Ireland's most renowned salmon anglers, Paddy McDonnell, to learn how to increase your catch rates on the water. 
Born near the famed River Moy, Paddy had already caught thousands of salmon by his 20s and has dedicated his life to helping others catch salmon on the rivers and lakes on the west coast of Ireland.
For this Masterclass, Paddy will be sitting down with Ireland on the Fly presenters, Tom Doc Sullivan and Daire Whelan, with tips and advice to catch more salmon this season.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity where you will also get the chance to ask Paddy the salmon questions you've always wanted to know. 
And don’t worry, if you can’t make it on 20th June, you will still receive a recording of the webinar to watch back at any time. 
Tickets cost €10 and you can register and pay by going to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
** 50% Loyalty Discount **
As a loyalty bonus to those who have attended our two previous Masterclasses, we’re also pleased to offer a 50% discount for this Salmon Masterclass webinar.
If you already paid for our two previous Masterclasses and sign up for this one, then the €5 discount will be refunded to your account after you register and pay for this third webinar.
Just to say thank you for your loyal support of our Masterclass Series!
Who is giving the Masterclass?
Paddy McDonnell, one of Ireland’s most experienced and most respected salmon anglers, guides and instructors.
How do I access the webinar?
Once you register, you will receive an email with your unique link to log-in to access the webinar.
When is it on?
8-9pm on Thursday, June 20th.
If I can’t make it, can I still view a recording of the Masterclass afterwards?
Yes, all paid attendees will get sent a link to access and view the recording of the webinar afterwards.
Register and pay for your access to A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnell at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
Stay tuned for our masterclasses throughout 2024, covering salmon, rivers, loughs, streamers, lures, dries – everything to make you a better salmon or trout fly angler, helping you to catch more this year and learn from the best.
For more information email us on info@irelandonthefly.com

This week’s episode is a fascinating look at the famous Castleconnell Fishery on the River Shannon in Limerick with Pat O’Connor who is chair of the Castleconnell River Association.
 
It’s a fishery steeped in history when it was internationally renowned for its huge salmon in the 1800s to the early 1900s and it became a thriving centre for tackle development including the Castleconnell rod.
 
But since the Ardnacrusha development dammed the lower part of the Shannon in 1929 to provide power for the nascent Irish Free State, the fishery became a shadow of itself, and coupled with modern day issues around salmon numbers, it’s reckoned that they’re now at just 3% of their historic levels.
 
But, the Castleconnell River Association is trying to do its part in helping to save the existing broodstock and increase the numbers through conservation measures and ambitious projects.
 
Pat O’Connor takes us through the incredible history of the fishery as well as the work they are doing with some hope for the future.
 
 
Rate, review and follow the show to keep up to date with all the latest Ireland on the Fly episodes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.    Plus you can sign up for our newsletter on IrelandontheFly.com and get regular updates on Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly.

A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnell
Are you passionate about fly fishing but struggling to catch more salmon? With declining numbers, having the right tactics and understanding how and where to catch salmon is more important than ever before. 
At 8pm on Thursday 20th June, join us for a special Salmon Masterclass with one of Ireland's most renowned salmon anglers, Paddy McDonnell, to learn how to increase your catch rates on the water. 
Born near the famed River Moy, Paddy had already caught thousands of salmon by his 20s and has dedicated his life to helping others catch salmon on the rivers and lakes on the west coast of Ireland.
For this Masterclass, Paddy will be sitting down with Ireland on the Fly presenters, Tom Doc Sullivan and Daire Whelan, with tips and advice to catch more salmon this season.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity where you will also get the chance to ask Paddy the salmon questions you've always wanted to know. 
And don’t worry, if you can’t make it on 20th June, you will still receive a recording of the webinar to watch back at any time. 
Tickets cost €10 and you can register and pay by going to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
** 50% Loyalty Discount **
As a loyalty bonus to those who have attended our two previous Masterclasses, we’re also pleased to offer a 50% discount for this Salmon Masterclass webinar.
If you already paid for our two previous Masterclasses and sign up for this one, then the €5 discount will be refunded to your account after you register and pay for this third webinar.
Just to say thank you for your loyal support of our Masterclass Series!
Who is giving the Masterclass?
Paddy McDonnell, one of Ireland’s most experienced and most respected salmon anglers, guides and instructors.
How do I access the webinar?
Once you register, you will receive an email with your unique link to log-in to access the webinar.
When is it on?
8-9pm on Thursday, June 20th.
If I can’t make it, can I still view a recording of the Masterclass afterwards?
Yes, all paid attendees will get sent a link to access and view the recording of the webinar afterwards.
Register and pay for your access to A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnell at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
Stay tuned for our masterclasses throughout 2024, covering salmon, rivers, loughs, streamers, lures, dries – everything to make you a better salmon or trout fly angler, helping you to catch more this year and learn from the best.
For more information email us on info@irelandonthefly.com

Simen Saetre is the co-author (along with Kjetil Ostli) of ‘The New Fish: The Truth about Farmed Salmon and the Consequences We Can No Longer Ignore’ and joins Jim & Daire on the latest episode of The Last Salmon to talk about their years of research into the salmon farming industry and the shocking information they discovered along the way.  #thelastsalmon #fightforthewildsalmon
 The Last Salmon is a new podcast hosted by renowned actor, Jim Murray, and award-winning producer, Daire Whelan, which offers hope and solutions to the tragic story that is unfolding for an iconic species in crisis - the wild Atlantic salmon.  Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and for regular updates, follow the show at Instagram.com/TheLastSalmon.

A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnell
Are you passionate about fly fishing but struggling to catch more salmon? With declining numbers, having the right tactics and understanding how and where to catch salmon is more important than ever before. 
At 8pm on Thursday 20th June, join us for a special Salmon Masterclass with one of Ireland's most renowned salmon anglers, Paddy McDonnell, to learn how to increase your catch rates on the water. 
Born near the famed River Moy, Paddy had already caught thousands of salmon by his 20s and has dedicated his life to helping others catch salmon on the rivers and lakes on the west coast of Ireland.
For this Masterclass, Paddy will be sitting down with Ireland on the Fly presenters, Tom Doc Sullivan and Daire Whelan, with tips and advice to catch more salmon this season.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity where you will also get the chance to ask Paddy the salmon questions you've always wanted to know. 
And don’t worry, if you can’t make it on 20th June, you will still receive a recording of the webinar to watch back at any time. 
Tickets cost €10 and you can register and pay by going to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
** 50% Loyalty Discount **
As a loyalty bonus to those who have attended our two previous Masterclasses, we’re also pleased to offer a 50% discount for this Salmon Masterclass webinar.
If you already paid for our two previous Masterclasses and sign up for this one, then the €5 discount will be refunded to your account after you register and pay for this third webinar.
Just to say thank you for your loyal support of our Masterclass Series!
Who is giving the Masterclass?
Paddy McDonnell, one of Ireland’s most experienced and most respected salmon anglers, guides and instructors.
How do I access the webinar?
Once you register, you will receive an email with your unique link to log-in to access the webinar.
When is it on?
8-9pm on Thursday, June 20th.
If I can’t make it, can I still view a recording of the Masterclass afterwards?
Yes, all paid attendees will get sent a link to access and view the recording of the webinar afterwards.
Register and pay for your access to A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnell at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
Stay tuned for our masterclasses throughout 2024, covering salmon, rivers, loughs, streamers, lures, dries – everything to make you a better salmon or trout fly angler, helping you to catch more this year and learn from the best.
For more information email us on info@irelandonthefly.com

We’ve our first update of the mayfly season for this week’s show and Mike Keady joins us to tell us how Corrib has been fishing.
 
The weather has been unsettled and cold which hasn’t helped things, Mike tells us, but he does expect it to pick up for the next 1-2 weeks so if you have the opportunity do try and make the most of it before it finishes up on Corrib.
 
On Derg, Shane Creamer was out fishing for the week but he did send in an update with word that it has been very slow.  However, there have been some bumper days when winds were light and some very good fish caught in the 4-6lb bracket on dries.

 
Rate, review and follow the show to keep up to date with all the latest Ireland on the Fly episodes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.    Plus you can sign up for our newsletter on IrelandontheFly.com and get regular updates on Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly.

A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnell
Are you passionate about fly fishing but struggling to catch more salmon? With declining numbers, having the right tactics and understanding how and where to catch salmon is more important than ever before. 
At 8pm on Thursday 20th June, join us for a special Salmon Masterclass with one of Ireland's most renowned salmon anglers, Paddy McDonnell, to learn how to increase your catch rates on the water. 
Born near the famed River Moy, Paddy had already caught thousands of salmon by his 20s and has dedicated his life to helping others catch salmon on the rivers and lakes on the west coast of Ireland.
For this Masterclass, Paddy will be sitting down with Ireland on the Fly presenters, Tom Doc Sullivan and Daire Whelan, with tips and advice to catch more salmon this season.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity where you will also get the chance to ask Paddy the salmon questions you've always wanted to know. 
And don’t worry, if you can’t make it on 20th June, you will still receive a recording of the webinar to watch back at any time. 
Tickets cost €10 and you can register and pay by going to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
** 50% Loyalty Discount **
As a loyalty bonus to those who have attended our two previous Masterclasses, we’re also pleased to offer a 50% discount for this Salmon Masterclass webinar.
If you already paid for our two previous Masterclasses and sign up for this one, then the €5 discount will be refunded to your account after you register and pay for this third webinar.
Just to say thank you for your loyal support of our Masterclass Series!
Who is giving the Masterclass?
Paddy McDonnell, one of Ireland’s most experienced and most respected salmon anglers, guides and instructors.
How do I access the webinar?
Once you register, you will receive an email with your unique link to log-in to access the webinar.
When is it on?
8-9pm on Thursday, June 20th.
If I can’t make it, can I still view a recording of the Masterclass afterwards?
Yes, all paid attendees will get sent a link to access and view the recording of the webinar afterwards.
Register and pay for your access to A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnell at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
Stay tuned for our masterclasses throughout 2024, covering salmon, rivers, loughs, streamers, lures, dries – everything to make you a better salmon or trout fly angler, helping you to catch more this year and learn from the best.
For more information email us on info@irelandonthefly.com