The 30th FIPSed European Coarse Angling Championship will take place in the Cavan Lakelands on 27th & 28th June 2026, bringing together the finest float anglers from across Europe. Hosted by the NCFFI in partnership with Cavan County Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland, whose support, together with the cooperation of local landowners, is vital to the success of the championship.
The prestigious event brings together Europe’s leading national teams in the float fishing discipline, creating one of the strongest international fields ever assembled in the region.
The championship provides a unique opportunity to showcase the outstanding waters of the Cavan Lakelands to an international audience. The event will highlight not only the quality of the region’s fisheries, but also its rich angling heritage, spectacular scenery and reputation as one of Europe’s premier destinations for wild coarse fishing.
The main competition will take place across two renowned venues, with sections at Eonish Shore on Lough Oughter and Corfree, Lough Gowna, on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2026. However, the championship atmosphere will begin much earlier, with teams arriving in the region from Sunday 21st June to undertake official training and preparation.
The championship headquarters will be based in Killeshandra, which will host the official welcome to the competing nations. At 6.00pm on Monday 22nd June, teams will parade through the town’s Main Street before attending the Official Opening Ceremony at the Killeshandra Community Hall.
We wish the team every success as they prepare to compete against Europe’s finest anglers on home soil at EURO 26!
