the NCFFI reports on the Junior All Ireland fished in Cavan earlier this month…
The Junior All-Ireland was held on Town Lake on 1st September in Killeshandra. Twelve anglers took part including 5 active and recent internationals. Fishing was really good with some great catches, especially on the whip.
Well done to the winners of each of the categories and especially first-timer Alfie Green for his success in the Novice category. For Alfie aged 9 it was just his fifth time out fishing and coached by Grandad John a member of Cavan CAC he has master the whip and caught at 4.5 metres for 2.9kg.
Results:
Novice:
- Alfie Green 2.92kg
- Jay Taylor 2.64kg
- Paddy Connolly 2.52Kg
- Craig Corrigan 0.64kg
U15
- Eoin Rogers 5.5kg
- Charlie Richards 3.6kg
- Roisin Bohan 2.75kg
- Brian Clarke 2.39Kg
- Conor Kearns 0.43kg
U20
- James O’Doherty 7.41kg
- Aaron Galbraith 3.6kg
- Mark Edwards 0.72kg
The NCFFI would like to thank Killeshandra Angling Club and sponsor Irish Bait and Tackle Limited for providing complimentary maggots and casters for all anglers, Tubertini UK LTD, Marcel Van Den Eynde Ireland, Southside Angling and Manorhamilton Gala for their generosity with prizes.
Two more junior events are coming up, the Junior Feeder Championships on Saturday 13th October and the UCFF Schools Competition on the 20th.
