Kilmallock/Kilfinane Angling Club have begun an exciting new programme with the support of Limerick City and County Council to encourage and develop the next generation of fly anglers on the River Loobagh.
Since April this year, the club has been hosting a “Juvenile Wednesday” where youngsters are encouraged to come along to the club and learn the art of fly fishing. Tuition is given by senior members of the club including club chairman Mr. Eamon O’Riordan.
In support of this initiative, Councillors Eddie Ryan, Michael Donegan, Gerald Mitchell and Brigid Teefy from the Kilmallock-Cappamore Municipal District presented the club with nine sets of fly fishing tackle at their training night in the riverside park, Kilmallock on Wednesday last 3rd June. The tackle was supplied at cost by John Quain of the Anglers Curse Tackle Shop, Main Street, Croom….
Limerick.ie 11/06/2015 Read the article ‘Limerick City and County Council supports local angling club’s kids fishing programme’