Michael Flanagan reports on the Finian Darby Memorial Cup fished on Lough Derravargh at the weekend…
We had a lovely day out last Sunday on Derravaragh fishing the Finian Darby Memorial Cup. It was a lovely bright calm day, but high water and an over night heavy frost made a huge difference to the fishing. The pike were reluctant to feed, and some competitors had to cancel their trip to Derravaragh due to driving conditions.
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Saying this 43 anglers competed and it was Rooskey Co. Roscommon Angler Pat Healy who produced the winning pike of 107.75cm. The lads from Wildhunter at Duskin Center near Golden Island in Athlone, Brian Connaughton and Paul Martin finished 2nd with 101.5cm. James Cottrell came over from Slane in Co. Meath and produced the 3rd longest pike measuring 90.75cm.
Hara fished the Finian Darby Memorial competition
Presentation took place back in Murtaghs Lounge Multyfarnham where Conor Murtagh and staff really pushed out the boat making all anglers very welcome. Joe McDermott of Midland Pike Anglers who hosted the competition thanked all who fished the event and the many sponsors who made it a huge success.
Healy with her Dads Memorial Trophy.Also in pic Mick Dalton Midland
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Midland Pike Anglers will be in action in the coming weeks, and the club is open to membership. The evening finished up with Kim darby daughter of the late Finian presenting Pat Healy with her dad’s Memorial Trophy.
Michael Flanagan
Midland Angling
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