Inland Fisheries Ireland launches Lough O’Flynn and Upper Suck Angling Guide and mark the retirement of John Ryan, Assistant Inspector Roscommon

27th February 2012

Inland Fisheries Ireland launches Lough O’Flynn and Upper Suck Angling Guide and mark the retirement of John Ryan, Assistant Inspector Roscommon

On 24th February Inland Fisheries Ireland officially launched the Lough O’Flynn and Upper Suck Angling Guide in the Old Stonehouse Restaurant in Ballinlough.

The guide opens to Lough O Flynn, a 300 hundred acre limestone lake situated 2kms from Ballinlough. Lough O ‘Flynn is one of IFI’s many managed lakes requiring a permit. This lake holds a stock of wild brown trout and is also stocked by IFI with brown trout each year which provides an excellent opportunity for all kinds of anglers and those wishing to take up the sport to learn how to fish for trout.

The centrefold of the guide then showcases the Upper Suck Catchment from Lough O’Flynn through County Roscommon and Galway until the Shiven tributary joins. Good quality coarse, Pike and trout angling can be expected along this catchment. With breathtaking scenery this is the perfect place for anglers who can fish almost undisturbed from dawn til dusk.

Back L-R: Michael McGreal (IFI Board Member),John Connolly (Ballinlough & District Anglers), Michael Egan (IFI Staff member), p.J. Conneally (Castlerea Angling Club)
Front L-R: Ciaran Byrne (CEO IFI), John Ryan (Retired Assistant inspector IFI), Yvonne Ryan (Daughter of John Ryan & Member of Ballinlough & District Anglers)

There are many developed angling sections in this catchment with a considerable number of sections dedicated to anglers with disabilities, such as the Donamon angling stretch which has 30 fishing stands available with individual car parking bays and toilet facilities. This section has proven extremely popular and IFI are committed to ensuring that sections like Donamon continue to open fishing up for everyone.

Ms Amanda Mooney, Director at Inland Fisheries Ireland, Limerick stated today that “The guide offers a great source of information on angling hotspots for various types of species, access points and facilities, legislation and safety. All in all everything you need for planning a fishing trip. The guide and angling promotion in general supports local businesses and communities in sustaining jobs.”

The Lough O’Flynn and Upper Suck angling guide is available from Inland Fisheries Ireland outlets and local permit agents in Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon.

Inland Fisheries Ireland also marked the retirement of Mr. John Ryan, the assistant inspector for Lough O’Flynn and the Suck catchment, after 41 years service. John joined the Inland Fisheries Trust in May 1970 where he was part of a mobile unit that worked on many trout rivers throughout the country. From 1973 John was the Assistant Inspector for the Lough O’Flynn and Suck catchment. John was involved in many areas and aspects of fisheries throughout his 41 year career and he was particularly noted for his positive engagement with various groups whether they were angling clubs, development associations, local authorities, businesses and communities.
John was highly regarded amongst his fellow colleagues and stakeholders and his years of service were recognised with various presentations made on the night from staff and angling clubs.

Report a pollution or poaching incident to IFI on 1890 FISH 24 or 1890 3474 24 day or night.

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Media Enquiries

Amanda Mooney, Director
Inland Fisheries Ireland
Ashbourne Business Park
Dock Road
Limerick. Tel 061-300238

Notes to Editor

Inland Fisheries Ireland is a statutory body operating under the aegis of the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and was established under the Fisheries Act on 1st July 2010. Its principal function is the protection and conservation of the inland fisheries resource. IFI will promote, support, facilitate and advise the Minister on, the conservation, protection, management, development and improvement of inland fisheries, including sea angling and develop and advise the Minister on policy and national strategies relating to inland fisheries and sea angling.