John Devaney reports:
Lough O’Flynn
Reports of good catches of brown trout midweek while trolling. Lake O”Flynn & District Angling Association held their Annual Donnellan Cup on Sunday last 10th June with (15) boats 30 anglers competing in warm sunny conditions. While weather conditions were not ideal for angling nevertheless some good bags of fish were recorded with fish being taken mostly on Damsel nymphs, and fry imitations with the emphasis that finding the feeding depth was crucial for success.  As in previous years anglers travelled from all parts of the country to contest the Donnellan Cup which has grown in stature over the years.
Results were as follows:
1st place Joe Creane Roundstone, & Seamus Kelly Oughterard Galway 12- Fish weighing (19 lb 05.2 oz.)
2 – nd Michael McDermot Castlerea & Derek Madden Tulsk 10- Fish for (14 lb 10.0 oz)
3 -rd Feichin McMurrough (snr)& Feichin McMurrough (jnr) 6 – Fish for (8 lb 14.2 oz.)
Heaviest fish winner was Neil Collins Galway.
Heaviest fish caught on the day was 2 lb 12oz.
Best Junior Angler was Fergal McKiernan Coosan Athlone
In total 30 Anglers caught 53 Fish not to bad return for poor angling conditions.

Left to right Derek Madden Club Chairperson, Joe Creane joint winner, Michael Donnellan main sponsor presenting, Seamus Kelly joint winner, Michael McDermot assistant Treasurer, Sean Mitchell Treasurer
Left to right Derek Madden Club Chairperson, Joe Creane joint winner, Michael Donnellan main sponsor presenting, Seamus Kelly joint winner, Michael McDermot assistant Treasurer, Sean Mitchell Treasurer