Pat Falvey reports on the Munster Feeder Anglers Celtic Masters Festival fished at Inniscarra…
The curtain has come down on another incredible Celtic Masters Festival here at Inniscarra Lake, and what a dramatic finale it turned out to be!
The arrival of Storm Amy made sure that the final day would not be forgotten in a hurry. Anglers were met with gale-force winds, gusts reaching up to 80 km/h, and relentless heavy rain that tested skill, stamina, and spirit to the absolute limit. Despite these extreme conditions, Inniscarra once again reminded us why this lake is so special.
While many sections fished extremely hard in the driving wind and rain, it was the Graveyard section that came alive on Day 5, producing some fantastic weights in the storm. And it was here that the story of the festival was written.
Robertas Zilaitis produced a superb winning catch of 20 kg 500 g from the Graveyard, a weight that not only won him the day but also catapulted him up the leaderboard into first place with a winning weight of 72.970kg. In doing so, Robertas successfully defended his crown and is now the 2025 Celtic Masters Champion, lifting the shield for the second year running.
Following closely behind in second place was Andy Lutz, who led the festival going into the final day. Andy fished brilliantly all week, weighing a superb 70 kg 900 g over the five days and showing the consistency and class that kept him at the sharp end of the competition right up until the finish.
In third place, Ken Ince also demonstrated fantastic form throughout the week. With no mistakes and steady performances every day, Ken’s total of 68 kg 255 g was enough to secure a well-deserved spot on the podium.
Final Top 3 Totals:
- 1st – Robertas Zilaitis: 72 kg 970 g
- 2nd – Andy Lutz: 70 kg 900 g
- 3rd – Ken Ince: 68 kg 255 g
As always at Inniscarra, the festival was never over until the final weigh-in. The last-day drama, the shift at the very top, and the resilience of every angler braving Storm Amy made this year’s Celtic Masters one of the most memorable yet.
Special Thanks
This festival would not be possible without the support and generosity of our sponsors: Haigh Rail Ltd, Blarney Brewing Company, and Paddy Mac’s Bar, Coachford. A very special thank you goes to Aileen at Paddy Mac’s Coachford for facilitating the rotation draws and presentations throughout the week, and for also providing the fantastic food that kept everyone going, rain or shine.
Our sincere thanks also goes to the team of stewards who worked tirelessly all week: Dale Malpas, Henk Roskam, Chris Haigh, Andy Lutz, Richard Mowat, Dave Micklewright, Willem Multem , and everyone else who assisted in keeping things running smoothly. Your efforts are what help make the Celtic Masters the unique and welcoming festival it is today.
To all anglers, helpers, and supporters—thank you. The camaraderie, competition, and spirit of this festival are what make it truly special.
