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Eel Fisher Challenges Authorities Over Lough Neagh Pollution in Belfast Court

First article: 24 mar. 2026, 08:00 | Last update: 24 mar. 2026, 08:00 | 1 source | 1 article

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An eel fisher has brought a case to court in Belfast, challenging authorities over the pollution levels in Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK. The fisher claims that the pollution is damaging the eel population and impacting his livelihood. The case brings to the forefront the ongoing concerns about the environmental health of the lake and the effectiveness of current regulations.

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Eel fisher takes on authorities at Belfast court over pollution in UK’s largest lake Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian 24 mar. 2026, 08:00 (2 hours ago)

Eel fisher takes on authorities at Belfast court over pollution in UK’s largest lake

Declan Conlon will argue officials have failed to act despite clear evidence of the ecological collapse of Lough NeaghAn eel fisher is to argue at the high court in Belfast that the authorities have allowed the ecological collapse of Lough Neagh by failing to take action over pollution.Declan Conlon, whose family have for generations fished the inland lake in Northern Ireland that once hosted the largest wild eel fishery in Europe, is seeking to take a judicial review against the Department of A

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