Fish kill

Lough Sheelin fish kill caused by low oxygen levels – report

Inland Fisheries Ireland publishes Lough Sheelin fish kill investigation reports following the incident last July.

NEWS 25 November 2025

Lough Sheelin fish kill caused by low oxygen levels – report

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North Cork not in talks with other processors - chair

North Cork not in talks with other processors - chair

MARKETS 12 November 2025

Uisce Éireann convicted over pollution of Cavan river and told to pay €7,000

Uisce Éireann convicted over pollution of Cavan river and told to pay €7,000

NEWS 23 October 2025

No definite cause identified in Blackwater fish kill as investigation ends

No definite cause identified in Blackwater fish kill as investigation ends

No definite cause identified in Blackwater fish kill as investigation ends

NEWS 26 September 2025

No specific factors found for cause of Blackwater fish kill

No specific factors found for cause of Blackwater fish kill

No specific factors found for cause of Blackwater fish kill

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 19 September 2025

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Further lab results expected from Blackwater fish kill this week

Further lab results expected from Blackwater fish kill this week

The fourth meeting of an inter-agency group collaborating to establish the cause of fish mortalities in the River Blackwater catchment was held on Monday.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 15 July 2025

No link between North Cork and fish kill, says EPA

No link between North Cork and fish kill, says EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency have clarified that there is no evidence linking North Cork Co-op's Kanturk processing plant to the fish kill near Mallow.

NEWS 15 July 2025

North Cork Creameries adamant it is not connected to Blackwater fish kill

North Cork Creameries adamant it is not connected to Blackwater fish kill

The co-op said that an official from the EPA stated on Thursday 28 August that it was their view that “the fish kill commenced near the Lombardstown area which is 10km downstream" of the facility.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 15 July 2025

'No evidence' bacteria responsible for Blackwater fish kill - IFI

'No evidence' bacteria responsible for Blackwater fish kill - IFI

It does not appear that the cause of a large fish-kill in Co Cork was caused by bacterial disease or water quality, IFI has said.

NEWS 15 July 2025

North Cork Creameries not connected to large fish kill

North Cork Creameries not connected to large fish kill

The creamery said testing showed normal water quality and fish activity at its location on the Allow River.

NEWS 15 July 2025

10,000 fish or more killed in River Blackwater

10,000 fish or more killed in River Blackwater

IFI said current indications suggest a wild fish kill – mainly brown trout, of between 8,000 and 10,000, across a 18km stretch of the Blackwater.

NEWS 15 July 2025

Investigation into fish kill in Cavan where over 1,000 fish died

Investigation into fish kill in Cavan where over 1,000 fish died

The incident occurred on a 1km stretch of the Ballinagh river, Co Cavan.

NEWS 15 July 2025

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ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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