These collections include approximately 5,500 specimens. Most of our fish are preserved in alcohol. A full catalogue has been completed, with all specimens detailed in our database.
Online Resources
- Fishbase - a globabl fish encyclopedia with distribution maps
- Inland Fisheries Ireland - the Irish state body for fishing
Books
- Philip's Guide to Freshwater Fish of Britain and Europe Peter S. Maitland and Keith Linsell, 2006, Philips, London
- British Sea Fishes, Frances Dipper, 2001, Underwater World Publications, Middlesex
Publications on the fish collections
- O'Riordan, C.E. 1965. A catalogue of the collection of Irish fishes in the National Museum of Ireland. National Museum of Ireland, Dublin.
- Went, A.E.J. 1957. List of Irish fishes. National Museum of Ireland, Dublin.
- Went, A.E.J.and Kennedy, M. 1969. List of Irish fishes. National Museum of Ireland, Dublin.
- Went, A.E.J.and Kennedy, M. 1976. List of Irish fishes 3rd Edition. National Museum of Ireland, Dublin.