Ballina Salmon Anglers Association

04/09/2026

We slipped from summer into autumn this week, and the season’s change brought some fitting weather, as most of the country experienced a fair amount of rain, spilling some much-needed fresh water into our river systems. Last week was duller than normal, and you can certainly feel the evenings clo...

28/08/2026

With very little rain this week, water levels in rivers and lakes remained generally low across most regions. This widespread lack of precipitation continued to affect angling conditions, with trout and salmon angling being particularly negatively impacted. However, this dry spell broke abruptly o...

21/08/2026

We start with an update from the Galway Salmon Fishery which has reopened following the most recent closure due to high water temperatures. Staying in the Galway area there were a few salmon caught on the Erriff but fishing was not great. The salmon are there, but there seems to be no great take...

16/08/2026

It is with great sadness we hear of the passing of Marek Grzona a long time member of Ballina Salmon Anglers Association who liked nothing better that to sit and fish under the tree at the top of Childes. Condolences to all Mareks family.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

The Death has occurred of Marek Grzona Rath Ban, Rehins Fort, Foxford Rd, Ballina, Co. Mayo and Starogard, Gdanski, Poland.

15/08/2026

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15/08/2026

Winner of todays juvenile competition was David Maloney receiving his prize from Micheal Griffen BSAA. 2nd prize went to Hunter Cawley. John Maloney got 3rd, pictured with their proud Mum Melissa.
A good day was had by all and thank you for supporting this very important event. 🎣🎣

14/08/2026

Firstly, and most importantly, to sea angling, where Fingal County Council won’t have any anglers on many beaches under their Beach/Foreshore Bye-Laws for 2026. The proposals would see restrictions on angling on any blue flag or candidate blue flag beach, which would include Donabate and Portmarn...

11/08/2026

07/08/2026

Unsettled and damp summer conditions prevailed during the first week of August, yet river catchments received negligible relief. Heavy rainfall was restricted to some western and southern areas, while the rest of the country saw only light showers that failed to improve water levels. Furthermore, e...