Views along the iconic River Foyle today 📸

Perfect weather for a stroll to kick off the Early May bank holiday weekend ☀️

#RiverFoyle #BankHoliday #EarlyMayBankHoliday

Today marks #EarthDay 🌎

Did you know that it’s estimated that 640,000 tonnes of fishing nets end up as plastic waste in our oceans? As part of the Net Recycling Scheme with #KeepBritainTidy , Loughs Agency have started the process of recycling up to 14km of nets 👏

The Marine Machine was back on the road last week with a visit to Newry High School. 🦀

This trip kick starts our Water Warriors 2024 activities, and we can't wait to visit more secondary schools across the Foyle and Carlingford catchment areas. 💦🐚

Our website is currently undergoing maintenance ⚙️

To purchase licences, please visit elicence.loughs-agency.org

#LoughsAgency

Reminder 🔉

Book your free session for the casting clinic at this year's North West Angling Fair 🎣

Spaces are limited. Find out more at bit.ly/3U68CaM

#NWAF24

The Marine Machine is on the move 🚚 Last year we brought our Marine Machine to pupils up and down the Foyle and Carlingford areas.

Want us to park up near your school? DM us! ✉️

#MarineMachine #LoughsAgency #STEM

The casting clinics will be open for all things angling at this year's North West Angling Fair! 🎣

Come along to Melvin Sports Complex on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April for the North West Angling Fair 2024 for demonstrations and a chance to meet the experts. #NWAF24

With the new season opening, anglers are reminded to purchase their licence for the 2024 season.

For more information and to purchase an elicence, please visit bit.ly/34C6d0E

#Angling #Foyle #Carlingford

We are delighted to be shortlisted as a nominee for the Sustainability Award in ESRI’s GIS Success Awards 2023

The Sustainability award recognises the application of GIS in sustainable development, protection or enhancement of biodiversity, and conservation #MakingADifference

Recruitment reminder ⏰

Please submit applications for our Personal Assistant role by 1pm tomorrow.

To find out more info, please visit loughs-agency.org/careers/

#LoughsAgency #Careers #PersonalAssistant

Attention all #angling enthusiasts 🎣 Join us at Melvin Sports Complex on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April for the North West Angling Fair 2024.

Mark your calendars for a weekend filled with fly-casting, demos, and much more.

#NWAF24 #LoughsAgency

Northern Ireland's new Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir MLA, recently undertook a visit to Loughs Agency Headquarters in Prehen, gaining first-hand insights into the organisation's essential work.

Find out more bit.ly/4caDJcd

To mark #IWD2024 , we’re celebrating the women who make up Loughs Agency, and their achievements and contributions to promote and safeguard our environment, and waterways. From breaking barriers to driving innovation, we proudly celebrate the women who inspire us every day.

I had a great day of engagements last week in the northwest.

🟡 The first stop was Clement Lynch’s sheep farm in the Sperrins. Great to meet him and his family.
🟡 Next I was Loughs Agency to see how I can support going forward.
🟡 Finally, I met staff DAERA's Jubilee House.

Loughs Agency is seeking to appoint a Personal Assistant ✅

Applications to be received by 20th March 2024 ⏰

Find out more about the role at loughs-agency.org/careers

#LoughsAgency #Recruitment #Career

Come along tonight for a Fly Tying Evening at Loughs Agency HQ, sponsored by Loop📍

From 5pm-9pm, meet with anglers and enjoy everything fly-tying as we celebrate the opening of the River Finn 🎣

#FlyTying #Angling #RiverFinn #LoughsAgency

Discover macroinvertebrates 🐜🔎 Explore river bugs and water quality with Loughs Agency at the Foyle Science Showcase this weekend as part of the #NIScienceFestival 🔭

Find out more at nisciencefestival.com #NISF24

🚨 Public Notice 🚨

Loughs Agency has announced the decision to maintain the closure of the Native Oyster Fishery in the Foyle area, with the suspension continuing from 6pm on 29th February 2024 until 6pm on 31st March 2024.

More info: loom.ly/-81E_9A

Loughs Agency is delighted to host a Fly Tying evening this Friday 🎣

Come along for the free event filled with fly tying and tackle talk from 5pm-9pm ⏰

Find out more below 👇

#LoughsAgency #Foyle #FlyTying #Angling

A fantastic evening was had hosting the Dennett Anglers' 2024 Annual General Meeting at Loughs Agency HQ. It was a privilege to reflect on the past 12 months and celebrate the approaching 30th anniversary of this remarkable angling club. 👏

#Angling #Foyle #LoughsAgency