‘There’s none so blind as those who will not see’
This certainly isn’t the case with the residents of St Joseph’s residential home for the deaf/blind in Stillorgan Co.Dublin. As you can see from the photos Deirdre and Nigel are pure naturals when it came to fishing. They used all their senses. Instinctively knowing what to do, well done to all who participated at the beautiful Lakes of Rathbeggan. Super work!…
Yvonne Dumpleton reports on the day..
On Monday morning 25th the water was calm in Rathbeggan lakes the sky was clear.
The blind cannot see, the deaf cannot hear, but they can feel . There was much excitement when
Deirdre Lynch a deaf guide and Nigel Med calf from St, Josephs deaf/blind residential home Stillorgan Co.Dublin.both reeled in two 2lb Rainbow trout. A proud moment for both.. as a deaf person and a first timer to fishing Deirdre took the bait. there was no cod’n around with her. Deirdre has the ability to observe more than we hearing people do’ Deirdre uses her eyes to hear’ Deirdre could see the ripples slowly form in the water and her teaching guide ‘pierce’ whom is blind but of hearing was able to hear the fish. so with both using their sensory abilities, they sucessfully reeled in the finest catch of the day…
Rathbeggan lakes, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath.
Web: www.rathbegganlakes.com
Phone: 01 8240197
E-mail: [email protected]
Stocked regularly with Rainbow Trout, our Main fishing lake offers both Fly and Bait fishing, with rods and equipment available for hire.
We are open every day from 9.00am until dusk and we have no time limit on our daily ticket.
Whether you’re a Dad who wants to go fishing with the kids or a keen fly angler who wants a peaceful evening session you’re sure to get what you want at Rathbeggan Lakes.
Rathbeggan Lakes is proud to offer The Learn To Fish program to all new anglers. This program is an introduction to the fun sport of fishing, where the beginner angler will learn about water safety, our ecosystem, fishing principles, our country code and catch and release then followed up with a hands on competition.
