Emy & District Youth Fly Fishing Club coordinator Enda Fields and Campbell Baird, Trout Anglers Federation of Ireland (TAFI) and Ireland’s youth fly fishing coach/manager, recently attended a workshop in Monaghan in connection with the European Regional Development Fund Peace III 2014.
The EU Programme for Peace & Reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland is a distinctive European Structural Funds Programme aimed at reinforcing progress towards a peaceful and stable society and promoting reconciliation. The programme will carry forward the key aspects of the previous peace programmes and will have a continued and renewed emphasis on reconciliation.
Emy & District Club and TAFI Ulster are pleased to announce the delivery of a number of youth fly fishing workshops throughout the year. The aim of these workshops are to bring children from different backgrounds together through the ‘art of fly fishing’. Many thanks to the European Union and Monaghan Peace III Partnership for selecting this initiative.
The first youth workshop took place last weekend at Cedar Valley Trout Fishery, Mullaghbawn in Co. Armagh. The event was a huge success. This workshop contributed towards youth collaboration/networking from cross community spectrum and the youngsters really enjoyed the get together in Armagh.
By catching fish they gained self-confidence and through fun activities will learn and improve their skills on the art of fly fishing. The planned workshops endeavour to divert youths away from anti-social behaviour and encourage responsible and positive participation within their communities. Developing respect for each other is a key element and working as a team for example landing a fish, and tying and sharing of flies/ ideas etc. Friendships have begun – To a brighter future!
The next youth workshop is planned for Saturday July 19th from 12-4 pm at Loughmacrory & Murrins District Angling Association Fishery near Omagh. Any youth interested in attending please contact Enda on 087 6319298 and/or [email protected]
