This post was compiled from angling reports shared on the Ringsend Irishtown Angling Club Facebook page: 
T he Ringsend Irishtown SAC made the trip to Arklow for their latest match, with a respectable turnout of 15 seniors and 2 juniors, who faced challenging conditions due to a strong southerly wind.
Despite the difficult casting, several anglers excelled. New member Ciaran started strong, landing a 46cm tope pup on his first cast to win the longest round fish pool. Dylan Bissett also enjoyed a highly productive session, nearly averaging a fish per cast.
On peg 1, Brendan Byrne put together a competitive card with multiple dogfish and a pup hound, while showing great sportsmanship by lending equipment to a competitor. Brendan ultimately secured third place with 206 points. James Kinsella, fishing on peg 4, adapted his tactics mid-match to focus on dogfish, earning second place with 275 points.
Luke Kinsella dominated the senior section from peg 12, consistently landing fish to claim first place with 428 points. This victory marked Luke’s second consecutive Top Rod title while competing as a junior in the senior division. In the junior section, Seány Kinsella won first place with 46 points after catching a 41cm smoothhound on his final cast. Aaron Boyne secured the longest flatfish pool with a 21cm dab.
Results
Seniors
1st Place: Luke Kinsella – 428 points
2nd Place: James Kinsella – 275 points
3rd Place: Brendan Byrne – 206 points
Juniors
1st Place: Sean Kinsella – 46 points
2nd Place: Ciara – 22 points
Pools
Longest Round Fish: Ciaran – 46cm Tope
Longest Flat Fish: Aaron Boyne – 21cm Dab
A full report and more photos can be viewed on the Ringsend Irishtown Angling Club Facebook Page.
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