Portumna Coarse Anglers held their first open on ‘Rodgers’ Stretch of the River Shannon today. After the heavy rainfall last night the river levels were changing and the fishing was tough.

Shane Dunne Ballyhaunis Angling Club won the match with 17lbs 6oz.
In 2nd Place Bruce Pennell 9lbs 12oz
Joint third Bill Cassidy & Richard Bedford 7lbs 7oz

17lb 6oz bag of coarse fish
Shane Dunne Ballyhaunis Angling Club won the match with 17lbs 6oz.

The local community group Portumna Shannon has been formed and are helping to look after the angling venues in the area. Look out for details of some Portumna festivals coming soon……see www.ncffi.ie