IRD Duhallow LIFE Project

Our rivers hold many endangered and important species and here in the Duhallow region a project to point the way towards the conservation status of a number of endangered fish and birds in the Munster Blackwater River, primarily the Allow River, has been undertaken. Restoration works are proposed to be conducted on the Allow River, which flows through Freemount and Kanturk before joining the main Blackwater Channel outside Banteer.

Proposed works will include halting bank erosion, introducing alternative forms of cattle drink sources for livestock along the river and control of river weed while ensuring that the needs of all landowners along the river are satisfied. These works should result in the improvement of the water quality of the river, thus maintaining it at a high standard.

An integral part of the project will be engaging local communities and creating awareness of the river and its habitats. Education will be a major focus of the project where local schools both at primary and secondary level will be invited to participate in the project and learn about all aspects of river life.

IRD Duhallow would like to thank Inland Fisheries Ireland, Kanturk & District Trout Anglers, Community Reps, NPWS, Coillte, IFA, ICMSA, UCC, IT Tralee, Cork County Council, local primary and secondary schools and also farmers along the river for their help with the project proposal and we look forward to working with them on the project.