Footage of eels dying amid the algae choking Lough Neagh suggests the body of water itself is facing the demise of its ecosystem, it has been warned. The return of the blue-green algae this summer has ...

Eels caught in Lower Lough Erne as part of a continuing trap and transport programme could be part of the species' salvation. Commercial eel-fishing has been suspended on Lough Neagh - 70 miles from ...

Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has announced £100K of financial assistance for Lough Neagh brown eel fishers. The announcement comes after the 2025 season was suspended earlier this year due to ...

A new financial scheme to support eel fishermen on Lough Neagh should be "urgently" reconsidered, according to a seventh generation fisherman. The Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister ...

Financial assistance of £100,000 has been announced for Lough Neagh Brown Eel Fishers who have been impacted by the suspension of the 2025 season Similarly to the previous Covid support scheme for ...

The European eel from Lough Neagh has had protected geographical indication status since 2011 [Getty Images] Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has announced £100K of financial assistance for Lough ...