The final day of the Lough Muckno Four Day Easter Festival saw local favourite Darren Fairhurst prevail from Adam Wakelin and Phil Ringer in difficult conditions on the Monaghan venue. Peter Horbinski, who was in with a decent shout from day one, had to settle for the 4th and final place on the podium.

Muckno can be a great equaliser and the competitive nature of this venue was re-emphasised on the final day with the top three angers again returning great 6kg plus weights in almost unfishable conditions including strong wind and exceptionally high water.

The venue will now close for the mandatory period of seven days prior to the practice week for the World Club Feeder Championships, which will commence on Monday, April 17th.

Ireland will be represented by the CM Lakelands Feeder Team and the Lurgan Coarse Angling Club, with both teams well acquainted with the venue. There will be stiff competition for the Irish teams, particularly from Germany and from those visiting from across the Irish sea.

May the best team win…