CASTLECONNELL has spread its net far and wide for the inaugural John Enright Fly Casting festival this weekend.

Festival organiser, John MacNamara, said Mr Enright’s international exploits brought fame and glory to his native village, and they have a packed schedule from this Friday, October 11 to Sunday, October 13. Competitors, including the top 10 casters in the world, current world champion and record holder, are arriving from Russia, USA, Scotland and Norway as well as the Irish contingent,

On Friday, there will be an exhibition of John Enright memorabilia at the Castle Oaks Hotel – all welcome to attend and hear about their three time world champion…..

Limerick Leader 11/10/2013 Read the article ‘Fly casting Gathering festival in Castleconnell this weekend’

Limerick Leader - Enright's Fishing Rod & Tackle Repository-  a trip down memory lane on Sunday at 1pm
Limerick Leader – Enright’s Fishing Rod & Tackle Repository- a trip down memory lane on Sunday at 1pm