Sturgeon – the Cot men’s nemesis

by | Jun 3, 2023 | Fishing Heritage, River Lore

Living beside the meeting of the three sister rivers, and having fished it for over 15 years, I’ve been lucky to see quite a variety of fish over that time.  By far the largest and most incredible was a Minke whale, which beached but which my brother Robert, Pat...
Salmon Ponds of New Ross

Salmon Ponds of New Ross

by | Aug 16, 2020 | Guest Posts, River Lore

Heritage Week continues with Myles Courtney, and the Salmon Ponds of New Ross The ebb and flow of a river, its rising and falling tides can instill a sense of ease and relaxation in an observer. Since my retirement, I have had time to be more observant and...