Declan Moran of Newport SAC report on the Eddie Gibbons Memorial Competition…

On Sunday 13th September, Newport Sea Angling Club hosted the Eddie Gibbons Memorial annual sea angling competition. Check in on the day was 9.00am with all anglers enjoying the club’s famous fry up and hot cuppa before heading out to sea. Weather conditions were ideal on the day and catches were good on all boats. All anglers enjoyed a hot cup of soup on their return to the quay. The prize presentation was held in the Bridge Inn in Newport and special thanks go to Seamus and the staff who were on hand with hot food throughout the evening.

Results

Seniors

The overall winner of the Eddie Gibbon’s Memorial Cup was Declan Gallagher with 39 fish and 195 points. The trophy was presented by Kevin O’Malley on behalf of the Gibbons family.

Full results were as follows:

  • 1st Declan Gallagher
  • 2nd – Darragh McGee,
  • 3rd – Charles Murray
  • 4th – Joseph Chambers
  • 5th – Thomas Moran
  • 6th – Shane Gilvarry
  • 7th  Gerry Boiling
  • 8th – Peter Coyne.

Juniors

Overall winner of the Junior Cup was local junior angler, Matthew Moran, with 14 fish and 140 points.

Full results were as follows:

  • 1st – Matthew Moran
  • 2nd – David Loftus
  • 3rd – Calum Kennedy
  • 4th – Jessica Loftus
  • 5th – Conal Murray
  • 6th – Clodagh Moran
  • 7th – Tomas Moran.

Others

  • Skipper of the Day:  Joe Gibbons on board the Finnaun
  • Largest Bullhuss:  Joe Chambers
  • Largest Ray:  Gerry Boiling
  • Largest Ray (Juniors): Calum Kennedy
  • Largest Bullhuss (Juniors): David Loftus

The title of Master Angler for the senior anglers section went to local skipper Darragh McGee. Shane Gilvarry finished as runner up.  The overall winner of the Junior League was David Loftus and second place went to Matthew Moran.

This event brings down the curtain on the Newport SAC season and the club would like to thank all anglers throughout the year for their time and participation in each of the events. The club would also like to thank all sponsors, skippers and of course the hard working committee who make it all happen.

Please visit Newport SAC website www.newportseaanglingclub.com for all the latest results, photos and news on forthcoming shore angling events.