A week after the ending of the rod licence row, the tourist trade in the west of Ireland says it is delighted with the success of the campaign to woo back overseas anglers. This afternoon the Boatmen's Federation urged fishermen returning to the lakes in boats that may have been out of action for two years, to be extremely careful.
Report shows fishermen on Lough Corrib.
Lakes.
Fishing boat tied up.
Interview with Michael Ryan, Boatmen’s Federation Chairman.
Hotel receptionist taking a booking.
Interview with Frank Lydon, Cong Guesthouse owner.
Fisherman fishing at a river edge and using spinner.
Interview with the English fisherman.
Pony and trap with passengers on board in Cong, County Mayo.
Interview with Michael Ryan, on prices for tourists.
The reporter is Jim Fahy.
