Des Bridgette reports on the fifth round of the Athy & District Anglers Summer League which was fished on Sunday…

On Sunday we held our 5th leg of the Summer League and the John Shaughnessy memorial match it was very difficult conditions and weights were very low.  Congratulations to Tommy Cahill on winning the match with 4lb 13 ozs.

Results
  • 1st Tommy Cahill 4lb 13 ozs
  • 2nd Barry 2lb 6 ozs
  • 3rd Noel Jenkins 2lb 3 ozs
  • 4th Dean Murray 2lb
  • 5th Paula O’Néill 1lb 13ozs

Well done to everyone that participated. Big thank you to Athy Plant hire for their generous sponsorship of the Match and a big thanks to Brendan of the Duke Pub for his donation for lowest weight.

Go fishing…

Next match will be Oaklands 27th of July. If there is anyone that has their name down for the match and they can’t make it, please inform us so that the draw can be made on time.

Athy and District Anglers

If you’d like to fish the Marina Club Grounds or get involved with the club and fish matches like these, then click the links below!

Athy & District Anglers Club was formed in 1959 and to this day they continue to pursue their goals of protecting, maintaining and encouraging the sport of angling in the greater Athy area. The club works with local authorities to improve and maintain local fishing areas as well as organizing events and matches for local and national anglers. Athy & District Anglers Club welcomes all new members and all age groups to the sport! If you’d like to get involved, please check out the Getting Involved section of their website.