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Furnace, which is tidal. The fishings are let, and, 

 consequently, the owner cannot have the mouth of 

 the outlet of the upper lake properly watched. 



"The town of Louisburgh is about a mile from 

 the mouth of the Bunowen, which has a rapid fall. 

 The river is systematically poached in every pool of 

 the lower reaches by the whole town and country- 

 side. Naturally one of the best rivers in the west, 

 it is in such a state that many years will pass 

 ere it recovers. In the neighbourhood of the town 

 the fish are speared and caught in landing nets by 

 the light of torches, and even in broad day. The 

 Police, until Mr. Walter Long became Chief Secretary, 

 gave little or no assistance. The organisation of the 

 townspeople is such that it is difficult for the Police 

 to do much. As soon as one of the Force leaves the 

 barrack a whistle is sounded, and when the constable 

 arrives at the river there are neither lights nor 

 people. Efforts are being made to procure keepers ; 

 but the expenses are heavy, and there may be but 

 little return for years. 



"Doo Lough, Fin Lough, and the Bundorragha 

 River have been looked after for many years, and 

 the fishery is in good order. The salmon have not 

 increased ; but the white trout are very plentiful. 

 Fifty salmon and 1000 white trout are caught in a 

 good year by the rod. Nets are not allowed. This 

 fishing is let to a small club. 



" Nets on the Erriff were taken off in 1902. Since 

 then the river has been let to a small club. Keepers 

 and watchers have been engaged. Poaching at 



