The Lough Ree Lanesborough Angling Hub proudly announces the Launch of The King Of The Lake International Pike Festival 2024, set to take place on September 28th and 29th. Here’s the link to sign up https://forms.gle/fLx7YY6mRLHcLjVs7 .This highly anticipated event, also known as “The King Of The Lake 2024,” promises to be an unforgettable experience for both international and Irish anglers. With an impressive prize pool of up to 11,500 Euros in cash and numerous sponsorship prizes, the competition already boasts over 40 prizes for participants and free BBQ’s each night of the competition. At an entry fee of only 150 Euros per boat, this event offers not only the safest but also the most enjoyable competition of the year. Sign up today https://forms.gle/fLx7YY6mRLHcLjVs7 The King Of The Lake 2024 prioritizes four key aspects: Safety, Friendship, Family, and Fishing. The event aims to promote angling and outdoor recreational tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands while emphasizing sustainable angling practices through catch and release, water safety and use of life jackets on the water for all who use our waterways. It’s important to shine a light on the pike fishing tourism market in Ireland which plays a significant role in the economy, supporting over 1,100 jobs directly and indirectly and generating more than 45 million euros in tourism spending annually. The King Of The Lake 2024 is a nonprofit competition aimed at showcasing what Lough Ree and her surrounding areas have to offer. Preparations are now well underway for Ireland’s Largest Area Fishing Competition, spanning over 50 square miles of water from Tarmonbarry to the Bypass Bridge in Athlone. Competitors have the freedom to fish anywhere within this vast area throughout the two-day event. With the substantial cash prizes and numerous sponsorship prizes, the organizers are committed to providing participants with the greatest chance of winning a prize this year, with over 40 prizes up for grabs. The Lough Ree Lanesborough Angling Hub extends its gratitude to all who attended the launch event yesterday evening at the Lough Ree Access For All National Accessibility Centre in Ballyleague Lanesborough, including Senator Eugene Murphy, Roscommon Vice Cathaoirleach Larry Brennan, Longford Cathaoirleach Mark Casey, Longford Councillor Sean Mimnagh, MEP Ciaran Mullooly, Lisa Joy Roscommon Tourism, Arnold Donnelly Inland Fisheries Ireland, Chris Scally Chairman of Lough Ree Lanesborough Angling Hub, Alan Farrell Treasurer of Lough Ree Lanesborough Angling Hub, Jason Carr and Shane Gill from Camlin District Anglers, and members of Roscommon Civil Defense – Jannine Gillespie, Brian Prince, and Michael Mullaney. Special thanks go out to the sponsors and partners who make this event possible: Wild Hunter -Athlone, Wild Total Outdoors- Mullingar, Dennistons -Longford, Horse Power Workshop- Mounthrath Co Laois, Mel Handmade Lures -Co Longford, L. Corr Handmade Lures – Co Longford, Failte Ireland, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Roscommon Tourism, Longford Tourism, Roscommon COCO, Longford COCO, and Inland Fisheries Ireland. Businesses interested in sponsoring The King Of The Lake 2024 and having their name prominently featured are encouraged to contact [email protected] for more information. Anglers considering participating in this year’s event can also reach out to the same email address for further details. To sign up, simply click on the provided link, complete the 5-minute registration process, and make the payment of 150 euros per boat via Revolut to 0871823805. Stay tuned for more updates on the competition, and as always, tight lines, lads!
