The NCFFI were represented by members of the Erne Anglers AC at the Fermanagh District Council organised Loughfest 2014.

 

Just a few of the thousands of people turned out on the banks of the Erne in Enniskillen to take part in events
Just a few of the thousands of people turned out on the banks of the Erne in Enniskillen to take part in events

Loughfest has been running for a number of years now and is designed to give children in the area the opportunity to try various water sports on Lough Erne. On Saturday thousands of people turned out on the banks of the Erne in Enniskillen to take part in events as well as watching displays on the water by the emergency and rescue services.

 

Even the dogs in the street knew it was a great chance to find out more about fishing
Even the dogs in the street knew it was a great chance to find out more about fishing

The Erne Anglers AC were asked to provide 6 coaches for a four hours period on the Derrycharra section of the river. All the coaches had recently taken part in the ACI coaching training and were delighted to put the skills they had learned into practice.

 

Loughfest is designed to give children the opportunity to try various water sports
Loughfest is designed to give children the opportunity to try various water sports

Both sessions were fully subscribed with 26 children between the ages of 8 to 15 attending the “Come and Try Angling session”. Club secretary Jack Tisdall who coordinated the event with FDC was delighted with the response; “all anglers taking part had never come to an angling session before” “they were delighted to catch some fish and left with some great memories” “well done to the lads for the professional way they conducted the sessions”.

 

with 26 children between the ages of 8 to 15 attended the “Come and Try Angling session”
with 26 children between the ages of 8 to 15 attended the “Come and Try Angling session”

Thanks to FDC for again finding the time to support an angling programme on the Erne.

 

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