The Interpub Team Event and Paddy Gavin Memorial Sea Angling Competitions, took place on Sunday 5th of June and were hosted by Newport Sea Angling Club. This was the club’s first competition of the year and the excellent weather conditions played a major role in making the day an enjoyable event.  The tea & sausages in the morning went down a treat before the 5 boats departed for the fishing grounds.  All anglers were automatically entered into the two events and all anglers enjoyed a good days fishing. As always the club’s trophy officers had put together a great array of great prizes and the presentation took place at the Grainne Uaille who were last years local pub team winners.

The Interpub competition overall winning Team and winners of €300 cash prize sponsored by Comfort Solutions & Charles Murray tyres, was The Village Inn, Killala. From left Peter Coyne, Charles Murray, Padraig Munnelly, Paul Murphy & John Munnelly.
The Interpub competition overall winning Team and winners of €300 cash prize sponsored by Comfort Solutions & Charles Murray tyres, was The Village Inn, Killala. From left Peter Coyne, Charles Murray, Padraig Munnelly, Paul Murphy & John Munnelly.

The 2016 Interpub Competition winning Team was The Village Inn, Kilalla who won the €300 cash prize sponsored jointly by Comfort Solutions (Fergus MacManammon) and Charles Murray Tyres, Westport Road, Newport. Congratulations to all winners on the day and thanks to all who took part. The club would also like to thank the Gavin Family as main sponsors of the Paddy Gavin Memorial Competition. Our thanks also to Harry & Liz from the Grainne Uaille who sponsored the food during the presentation and Boris for supplying the rolls for the breakfast!

Jessica Loftus receiving her prize from Padraic Gavin, main sponsors of the Paddy Gavin Memorial Competition
Jessica Loftus receiving her prize from Padraic Gavin, main sponsors of the Paddy Gavin Memorial Competition

 

The overall winner of the Paddy Gavin Memorial competition was Owen Joyce with a total of 28 fish and 160 points. Runner up was Padraig Munnelly, in 3rd place was David Moran, 4th John Munnelly, 5th Paul Murphy, 6th Neil Harrison. In the Juniors section the overall winner was Jessica Loftus with 31 fish and 185 points, 2nd place was Clodagh Moran and 3rd was Roisin Moran. Conan McHugh  won the Novice Junior category Jack O’Grady was the runner up. David Moran won the largest Bullhuss of the day measuring 38” while Jessica Loftus won the largest Ray measuring 21”.

David Moran pictured with a 38” huss which won a prize for the largest fish on the day.
David Moran pictured with a 38” huss which won a prize for the largest fish on the day.

The 2016 Interpub competition overall winning Team was The Village Inn, Killala, (Padraig Munnelly, John Munnelly, Peter Coyne & Paul Murphy) with a total of 82 Fish & 470 Points.

Runners up were RBM Fisheries Team 2, Westport – (Garry Moogan, Neil Harrison, Mark Sheridan, Tommy Durcan) –  61 Fish, 365 Points

Best local Pub was The Bridge Inn, Newport – (Pat Moran, David Moran, Charlie Murray, Mark Walsh) – 48 Fish, 280 Points

Conan McHugh was the winner of the Junior Novice section receiving his prize from Padraic Gavin.
Conan McHugh was the winner of the Junior Novice section receiving his prize from Padraic Gavin.

Boatman of the day went to Niall O’Boyle who skippered the Inishoo.

The club would like to Thank all of our great sponsors, those who helped organise the event, the skippers and all who took part on the day.

Owen Joyce (right) was the overall winner of the Paddy Gavin Memorial Competition and is seen receiving his prize from Patrick & Padraic Gavin.
Owen Joyce (right) was the overall winner of the Paddy Gavin Memorial Competition and is seen receiving his prize from Patrick & Padraic Gavin.

Go Fishing…

Upcoming events…

Our next event is an all Juniors competition scheduled for 3/7/16 so contact Sue on 086 3862568 or any member of the committee to book in. More details on our website http://www.newportseaanglingclub.com.

 

Join the club…

If you would like to become a member of Newport SAC or would like further information please fill out the enquiry form at their website: http://www.newportseaanglingclub.com/pages/contact.php and they will be happy to get back to you. Alternatively, just call Sue on 086 3862568. This is the club’s 50th Anniversary year so please get in contact with us if you would like to help out in any way.