Ireland water data

There are a number of other scenic and amenity areas in Co. Monaghan that require protection from inappropriate and insensitive development. These areas are designated as Areas of Secondary Amenity Value and are generally associated with river valleys, uplands, woodlands and lakes and provide an important community, recreational and tourism resource. It is an objective to manage development in these areas to ensure that the scenic value is maintained and ensure any development proposals are sensitively designed and compatible with the overall landscape character of the area. The Areas of Secondary Amenity Value are listed in Table 6.6 of Monaghan County Council Development Plan 2025 - 2031. This data is in ITM Projection. Monaghan County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete. Monaghan County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

There are a number of other scenic and amenity areas in Co. Monaghan that require protection from inappropriate and insensitive development. These areas are designated as Areas of Secondary Amenity Value and are generally associated with river valleys, uplands, woodlands and lakes and provide an important community, recreational and tourism resource. It is an objective to manage development in these areas to ensure that the scenic value is maintained and ensure any development proposals are sensitively designed and compatible with the overall landscape character of the area. The Areas of Secondary Amenity Value are listed in Table 6.6 of Monaghan County Council Development Plan 2025 - 2031. This data is in ITM Projection. Monaghan County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete. Monaghan County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

There are a number of other scenic and amenity areas in Co. Monaghan that require protection from inappropriate and insensitive development. These areas are designated as Areas of Secondary Amenity Value and are generally associated with river valleys, uplands, woodlands and lakes and provide an important community, recreational and tourism resource. It is an objective to manage development in these areas to ensure that the scenic value is maintained and ensure any development proposals are sensitively designed and compatible with the overall landscape character of the area. The Areas of Secondary Amenity Value are listed in Table 6.6 of Monaghan County Council Development Plan 2025 - 2031. This data is in ITM Projection. Monaghan County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete. Monaghan County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Water features across the area: rivers, streams, canals, lakes, ponds, and water bodies tagged with `waterway`, `water`, or `natural=water`. Useful for flood-risk modelling, watershed analysis, and environmental basemap context. Coverage reflects where volunteer mappers have been active. Urban areas are usually well represented, remote areas may be sparse. Cross-check critical decisions with local field knowledge. - Source: OpenStreetMap, a free, collaborative world map - Tags: waterway, water, natural - Part of the country exports on HDX by HOT

This dataset contains spatial data from a 2017 survey of the wetlands of Roscommon and Longford. Only wetlands in Roscommon are included in this dataset. The survey was a joint initiative of Longford County Council, Roscommon County Council, and Wetland Surveys Ireland. The project was made possible through the financial support of Longford County Council, Roscommon County Council, and The Heritage Council. Dataset Publisher: Roscommon County Council, Dataset language: English, Spatial Projection: Web Mercator, Date of Creation: 2017, Update Frequency: As Required,  Roscommon County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete. Roscommon County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

County Galway Beach Lifeguard Service Locations.Created: 2015 Galway County Council administers Lifeguard Services on behalf of both Galway County and City Councils and the service is funded by both Councils. Each year a panel of highly qualified Lifeguards is put in place. A minimum of two Lifeguards provide services at designated bathing areas in accordance with standards set out by the International Life Saving Federation of Europe (ILSE). In Galway City and County there are fourteen beaches and two lakes where Lifeguards are employed during the Summer Season and all Blue Flag beaches are assigned Lifeguards. Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

The Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 is a document that sets out the overall strategy and vision for the proper planning and sustainable development of the county over the six year plan period. The Plan has been prepared in the context of the framework of national and regional strategies and guidelines, and must be prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). The Plan consists of a written statement and accompanying maps and can be found here: https://www.rosdevplan.ie/roscommon-county-development-plan-2022-2028/. This web service represents a digital version of the datasets included in the Plan's accompanying maps. The County Development Plan is a material consideration in making decisions on future planning applications. Dataset Publisher: Roscommon County CouncilDataset language: EnglishSpatial Projection: Irish Transverse MercatorDate of Creation: 2022 Update Frequency: As Required   Roscommon County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete. Roscommon County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

The survey classifies hydromorphological condition using WFD nomenclature: High, Good, Moderate, Poor, Bad. Its typical use is to support the designation of high ecological status sites. Other applications of the RHAT method include assessing hydromorphological pressures, determining enhancement/restoration works required and pre-/post- works conditions for specific projects. Research and Operations teams based in Inland Fisheries Ireland have been using the RHAT methodology to assess habitat condition across various sites and catchments of interest. The OPW Environmental River Enhancement Programme (EREP) uses the RHAT methodology to collect hydromorphology data on a catchment-wide basis using a Survey123 RHAT form. Further detailed information on these surveys is available in the annual reports, which can be found on the website.   For more information on the RHAT methodology see the following references: RHAT Training Manual (daera-ni.gov.uk) ISBN: 978-1-907053-65-8 River Habitat Survey (Environment Agency 2003, Raven et al., 1998) REST (JSON)

The main purpose of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Research Survey Programme (NRSP) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) Rivers, Lakes, and Transitional and Coastal Water (TRAC) sampling programmes is to collect fish stock data relating to fish species composition, abundance and age structure in selected waterbodies nationally. These data are used to calculate Ecological Quality Ratings (EQR’s) for fish ecological status in each waterbody/site, a requirement for the EU Water Framework Directive. Data collected spans 2008 to most recent surveys. Multiple survey data by year are available for individual waterbodies and information from the most recent survey is displayed on the map viewer.    Where sp. or spp. denoted identification is to genus level only.  REST (JSON)

Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Barrier Mitigation Programme (NBMP) is working to reconnect Ireland’s rivers by mitigating and removing man-made barriers that impact fish migration, water quality, biodiversity, and hydromorphology. The National Barrier Mitigation Programme Dataset has been designed to track the status of barrier mitigation projects across Ireland, which could be managed directly by the NBMP or in collaboration with other agencies, and to present this information to the public. The dataset contains information such as project activity; completion, and status, as well as barrier size and type. The dataset is fully georeferenced in ITM and integrated with the EPA/WFD reference system. The National Barrier Mitigation Programme Dataset will be frequently updated and will be made available on IFI's Open Data Portal.  REST (JSON)

This dataset comprises electrofishing survey data collected from 2021 onward to support the National Brown Trout Programme (NBTP) within the IFI Research Division. Surveys were conducted using standardised electrofishing methods to assess brown trout populations at selected sites. The purpose of this dataset is to support long-term monitoring, inform trout conservation efforts and contribute to national fisheries management strategies. REST (JSON)

All lakes, within the EPA river network, accessible to salmon and likely to sea trout. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland.   McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.  REST (JSON)

The main purpose of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s NRSP (National Research Survey Programme) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) Rivers, Lakes, and Transitional and Coastal Water (TRAC) sampling programmes is to collect fish stock data relating to fish species composition, abundance and age structure in selected waterbodies nationally. These data are used to calculate Ecological Quality Ratings (EQR’s) for fish ecological status in each waterbody/site, a requirement for the EU Water Framework Directive. Data collected spans 2008 to most recent surveys. Multiple survey data by year are available for individual waterbodies and information from the most recent survey is displayed on the map viewer.     Where sp. or spp. denoted identification is to genus level only.  REST (JSON)

Line features representing rivers in Northern Ireland, with attributes for last updated date, associated policies and owning organisation. Published by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment.

Polygon features representing lakes in Ireland, with attributes for name, last updated date, associated policies and owning organisation. Published by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment.

Polygon features representing lakes in Northern Ireland, with attributes for last updated date, associated policies and owning organisation. Published by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment.

Point features marking salmon or sea trout river mouths, with names and codes from EPA, Ordnance Survey and fisheries board sources, plus district information. Published by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and covering Ireland.

Polygon features representing estuaries, with attributes including name and counties. Published by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment.

Polygon features representing Irish waters between 0 and 80 metres depth, with minimum and maximum contour values for each polygon. Published by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment.

Inland Fisheries Ireland is organised on the basis of River Basin Districts (RBDs), with regional offices in each RBD. The Western River Basin District (WRBD) has two regional offices – IFI Ballina and IFI Galway. REST (JSON)

Public Slipways in County Roscommon.  Dataset Publisher: Roscommon County Council, Dataset language: English, Spatial Projection: Web Mercator, Date of Creation: 2011, Update Frequency: As Required.   Roscommon County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete. Roscommon County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Angling Stand Locations in County Roscommon.  Dataset Publisher: Roscommon County Council, Dataset language: English, Spatial Projection: Web Mercator, Date of Creation: 2011, Update Frequency: As Required,  Roscommon County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete. Roscommon County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Public Moorings and Piers in County Roscommon.  Dataset Publisher: Roscommon County Council, Dataset language: English, Spatial Projection: Web Mercator, Date of Creation: 2011, Update Frequency: As Required.   Roscommon County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete. Roscommon County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Polygon features representing estuaries, with attributes for name and the counties they fall within. Published by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and covering Ireland.

The Programme for Government is committed to develop comprehensive legislation for the identification, designation, and management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish territorial waters.

Line features representing rivers in Ireland, with attributes for name, last updated date, associated policies and owning organisation. Published by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment.

The Eel Monitoring Programme (EMP) at Inland Fisheries Ireland uses fyke net surveys to assess yellow eel populations in lakes, main channel rivers, canals, transitional waters and lagoons. For further information on the methodology used in the surveys please contact IFI, methodology includes the use of chains of 5 nets, along with repeating historical surveys with chains of 10 nets. This dataset contains data including year of sampling, waterbody name and type, catchment name and river basin district (RBD). The Erne catchment is monitored as part of the North West International River Basin District (NWIRBD) as an eel management unit under Irelands Eel Management Plan in collaboration with agencies in Northern Ireland.  Catch data on yellow eels for surveys are presented, including, numbers of eels captured/measured and summarised length and weight results for summer fyke netting European Eel surveys (yellow eel life stage) along with length frequency breakdowns of catches. Net*Nights are calculated by multiplying the number of nets set by the number of night that the nets were allowed to fish.  An interactive map of this dataset can be found here: European Eel Fyke Net App REST (JSON)

The Technical Expert Group on Salmon (TEGOS) assesses the status of stocks annually in designated salmon rivers and issues associated catch advice for the following season using data from salmon angling and commercial catch records, fish counters and other sources to determine whether these stocks are meeting their respective conservation limits and to identify whether a surplus of salmon is available to be sustainably fished. Conservation limits are essentially the minimum number of returning adult salmon a river should have to ensure its stock remains sustainable.  For a number of rivers with a sizeable multi-sea-winter (MSW) stock component, catch advice is issued separately for 1SW (grilse) and MSW stocks.  Where stocks are below the conservation limit, catch-&-release-only fishing or closure of the fishery may be advised.    This scientific catch advice is presented to salmon fishery managers for decision-making on fishery status. Following a public consultation period, the fishery status and total allowable catch for salmon rivers are implemented in legislation each December for the following year.     Salmon rivers may also be subject to further bye-laws on opening & closing dates, bag limits, permitted methods, tag requirements, etc.    More information on salmon angling regulations can be found at https://fishinginireland.info/salmon/salmonregs/.    Salmon angling licenses may be purchased online at https://store.fishinginireland.info/ or at local IFI offices.    More information on the National Salmon Assessment and related annual reports can be found at https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/what-we-do/research/technical-expert-group-on-salmon-tegos.    Map of the 2025 statuses can be found here: Salmon Fishery Status 2025 Map of statuses from 2019 onwards can be found here: Salmon Fishery Status   REST  (JSON)

All rivers within the EPA river network, accessible to salmon and likely to sea trout. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. Freshwater habitat / river ends at the High Water Mark.   McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.   REST (JSON)

Geographical start point for the river network analysis. Identifies the freshwater starting point which extends up to the limit of anadromy (barrier or confluence with 1st Order stream).   McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.   REST (JSON)