Annacotty
Welcome to the homepage of the Annacotty Fish Passage Project.
Public Consultation No:2 was held on the 29th of January 2025
As part of Public Consultation No. 2, an in-person event was held in the Kilmurry Lodge Hotel between 2:30pm and 7:30pm on the 29th January 2025.
Inland Fisheries Ireland is leading this project as the state agency with responsibility for fish in rivers, such as the Mulkear. The project encourages pro-active engagement from stakeholders across the community including key state agencies, special interest groups, voluntary, public and private sectors.
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The ultimate goal of this project is to improve fish passage at Annacotty Weir on the River Mulkear for species such as Atlantic salmon, sea lamprey, river lamprey, eels and trout, helping them migrate both up and downstream. Annacotty Weir has been identified as a significant barrier to the free movement of fish and Inland Fisheries Ireland recently secured €99, 481 under the Salmon and Sea Trout Rehabilitation, Conservation and Protection Fund. This money will be used to support the assessment and planning phase of this project.
Improving Fish Passage at Annacotty Weir - Options
We are exploring solutions to enhance fish passage at Annacotty Weir, ensuring better connectivity for aquatic species while preserving the local environment. Each option has been carefully designed to improve fish movement upstream and downstream, supporting the river's ecological balance. Your feedback on these options is welcome as we work toward a sustainable solution.