The Malone Cup was fished on Sunday 21st July in high temperatures. 24 Anglers competed on the day and many struggled to find the trout. In the end only 15 fish were landed due to very tough angling conditions.

the fine trout of 4lb 2.8 oz been admired by Malone Cup winner Derek Madden
the fine Trout of 4lb 2.8 oz been admired by Malone Cup winner Derek Madden

But as usual some always get fish and this years winner was Derek Madden, Tulsk with the best fish of the year, a trout  weighing 4lb 2.8 oz.  This is the best fish weighed in a competition in over 15 yrs.

In second place, was Feichin McMurrough, Coolanney co sligo with a fish 1-lb 15.8 oz

Third place,   Shane Bird, Cork with 1-lb 15.2 oz

Heaviest Boat catch category

  1. Derek Madden + Gary Madden with 7-lb 00.4 oz
  2. Joe Creane + Kevin Bradley  with 3-lb 04.2 oz.
  3. Michael McDermott + Carmel Sheriden 3-lb 03.0 oz.

Report and photos compliments of  Joe FitzHarris

Nancy Malone presenting the Michael Malone perpetual Cup to Derek Madden, also Michael McDermott club Treasurer, and Ronan Baggott Secretary.
Nancy Malone presenting the Michael Malone perpetual Cup to Derek Madden, also Michael McDermott club Treasurer, and Ronan Baggott Secretary.

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