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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13026Illegal fishing (netting for salmon), obstruction of a Fisheries Officer · Co. Kilkenny · 20 Jul 2024

New Ross man convicted of illegal salmon netting on River Nore, Kilkenny

A man from New Ross was convicted at Kilkenny District Court on 24 July 2025 of illegally netting for salmon and obstructing a Fisheries Officer on the River Nore near Rathsnagadan on 20 July 2024, and was sentenced to five months' imprisonment with fines and costs totalling €1,750.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced1 Aug
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man was observed setting a net by a Fisheries Officer at the River Nore near Rathsnagadan, Kilkenny, northwest of New Ross. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatThe offender refused to remove a balaclava from his face and failed to provide his name and address to the Fisheries Officer. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 20 July 2024. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeHe was found to have used an illegal net for the capture of salmon under Section 97(1). (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeHe was found to have used a net for the taking of fish under Section 96(1)(a). (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeHe was found to have used a boat in the commission of an offence under Section 285A(1). (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe case was finalised at Kilkenny District Court on 24 July 2025. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe court fixed recognisances in the event of an appeal. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was ordered to pay €1,000 in fines and €750 in legal costs and expenses to IFI. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherA boat was seized at Rathsnagadan on the River Nore. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Aug2025
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    New Ross man convicted of illegally catching wild salmon in Kilkenny

    Reports the conviction and sentencing of an unnamed New Ross man for illegal salmon netting and obstruction at Kilkenny District Court, including the specific sections of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 under which he was convicted.

    convicted, male