Inland Fisheries Ireland 2012 Sponsorship Programme

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is pleased to announce the launch of its 2012 Sponsorship Programme. Applications are invited, by January 27th, 2012 from organisers and event promoters that will support the aims of the IFI sponsorship programme.

The IFI Sponsorship Programme aims to increase awareness of IFI, its work, recreational angling, the sustainable commercial use of the inland fisheries resource, and habitat issues. IFI may support events on the basis of the location and nature of the event; the potential of the event to introduce new users to angling in an active capacity, i.e. not just as spectators; to educate and inform stakeholders of angling, environmental, commercial salmon fisheries and habitat issues.

In launching the programme, Minister Pat Rabbitte, TD, Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources stated that ‘the sustainable use of our wonderful inland fisheries and sea angling resources must be promoted. People of all ages can enjoy angling in urban and rural settings, off charter boats and beaches and on quiet river sides. In addition, traditional commercial fisheries add value to small local communities, while biodiversity awareness ensures a sustainable resource for all’. Acknowledging that budgets are reducing he stated that ‘I would like to commend Inland Fisheries Ireland for supporting their stakeholders’ efforts to conserve, protect, promote and develop the inland fisheries and sea angling resource’.

Applications and details of the sponsorship programme can be downloaded from www.fisheriesireland.ie/Angling-Information/sponsorship-programme.html, from Bridie Fleming, Inland Fisheries Ireland, Swords Business Campus, Balheary Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. (01)8842600 or your local IFI office