Fishing Inspectors are beginning to check fishermen on Lough Arrow for rod licences. With an improvement in fishing conditions due in a fortnight's time, behind the scenes attempts to solve the rod licence row are continuing.

Report shows Lough Arrow in the west of Ireland.

Boats and caravans at Lough Arrow.

Interview with Eileen McDonagh, local shopkeeper, on how her business has been affected by the dispute.

Lough Arrow.

To camera Tommie Gorman on the future for the area.

The reporter is Tommie Gorman.

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