The Slaney
The Slaney flows from Lugnaquilla Mountain west and then 73 miles south through Baltinglass, Rathvilly, Tullow, Bunclody, Enniscorthy and finally Wexford discharging into a 12 mile long narrow estuary. A description of the catchment area is included in the Catchment Map section of the website.
The river supports a wide range of wildlife and was until the early 1960s one of the most important spring salmon fisheries in Ireland. Following 3 periods when the river was closed for salmon fishing it is now slowly improving and is open on a catch and release basis.
The Slaney River Trust represents the interests of anglers and all others interested in protecting and enhancing the river its resources and ecology. Details of our objectives and work carried out over recent years are available in the What We Do Section of the website
Our latest News & Events
Chairman’s Letter, AGM Notice, and Accounts for 2025
The Slaney River Trust 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 10th of July at Redmonds’, Bunclody at 7.30 pm. The AGM will provide members with an opportunity to hear about... READ MORE
Mitigation Plans Underway for 17 Barriers on the Slaney River System
While a satisfactory resolution to the longstanding fish passage issues at Clohamon Weir remains the Slaney River Trust’s most pressing concern, it is important to recognise that there are now 199 confirmed barriers... READ MORE
Slaney Catchment Community Forum
The Slaney River Trust is delighted to be represented in the pilot Slaney Catchment Community Forum (SCCF) by our Board member and renowned fisheries scientist Prof Ken Whelan. The SCCF, is one of... READ MORE
River Glyde Fish Kill Highlights Urgent Need for River Protection
The Slaney River Trust is deeply concerned by reports of the devastating fish kill on the River Glyde, where more than 20,000 fish are believed to have died following a major pollution incident.... READ MORE