The IFI says it is "very aware" of how upsetting the recent fish kill at Lough Sheelin was on local anglers.
A total of 834 fish, mainly female adult brown trout, died at Captain’s Bay and lower Mountnugent River in the Lough Sheelin catchment in July 2025.
It was confirmed earlier this week that the significant fish kill was caused by low oxygen levels in the water that were intensified by high water temperatures and environmental pressures.
Speaking to Northern Sound, David McInerney, Shannon region director at IFI said this fish kill involved the tragic loss of a large number of healthy wild brown trout.
He said the IFI is very aware how upsetting this unexpected event has been for anglers, the local community, and for IFI staff, many of whom have a long association with Lough Sheelin.
