€115k for Angling Projects in North West

€114,730 in funding was granted to seven angling infrastructure projects in County Sligo yesterday (Monday) by the Minister for State for Community Affairs, Natural Resources and Digital Development, Sean Kyne.

“The funding is being allocated under the Government’s ‘National Strategy for Angling Development’ and is part of a €2.2 Million nationwide investment in 115 projects,” says Fine Gael’s Tony McLoughlin TD.

“The Strategy aims to ensure that Ireland’s fish stocks and national angling infrastructure are protected and enhanced with a view to ensuring a sustainable habitat and delivering the economic, health and recreational benefits they offer to communities across Ireland.”

In Sligo the funding has been drawn down by Ballymote and District Angling Club, Sligo Anglers Association, Ballisodare Fishing Club, River Easkey Angling Club, Inland Fisheries Ireland and Sligo County Council.

Inland Fisheries Ireland is aiming to grow the angling sector’s socio-economic contribution of €836 million per year by an additional €60 million annually through the duration of Strategy.

This will be achieved by driving angling participation among domestic and overseas visitors, which in turn is supported by improving access to fishing and developing angling infrastructure. The amount of funding available on this occasion has been more than quadrupled since last year.