The Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association (ILFA) will be hosting the 1st trial of their 2026 League at Emy Lough in Co Monaghan on Saturday 11th April 2026.
This annual league is an important fixture for members of the ILFA as it determines the team to represent Ireland the following year at the International Ladies Flyfishing Championships fished against teams from England, Scotland and Wales.
The 2026 League will be used to select the team to represent Ireland in Scotland in 2027. Over the year there will be a trial in each of the 4 provinces.
The trial at Emy Lough will begin at 11am but all entrants must have registered by 10.15am on the shore. Further information and a booking form can be obtained from Maddy Kelly, PRO, ILFA on [email protected]
Linda Straghan, ILFA, Chair said
βItβs fantastic to see the warm weather finally arriving and it will be great to meet up with members and friends from all over Ireland. Representing Ireland is a wonderful experience and I would urge all women flyfishers to consider trying out for the team.
If you are new to flyfishing, or have never fished before but would like to find out what is involved, there is a program of Introductory days for women planned for 2026. More information can be found on our website www.irishladiesflyfishing.com or by contacting Maddy Kelly [email protected]
Emy Lough, covering 136 acres (55ha) is located just outside Emyville which is on the N2 between Monaghan and Aughnacloy. It is a very scenic water with tree-lined banks, surrounded by gentle slopes and fed by Bragan Mountain stream. The lough itself is primarily a trout fishery with stocked rainbows but there are wild browns from the Bragan river some of which are a good size and stunning in colour. For more information about Emy Lough visit https://fishinginireland.info/emy-lough/
For more information about the Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association or to take part in this event please email Maddy Kelly PRO at [email protected]
