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VDE Baggers Honour Sล‚awek Siembida with Successful Memorial Event

By
Shane O'Reilly
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This post was compiled from angling reports shared on the VDE Baggers AC Facebook page:

For the third consecutive year, VDE Baggers hosted the Sล‚awek Siembida Memorial, returning to the renowned River Erne to honour the memory of Sล‚awek Siembida. Known for his love of catching hybrids, roach and bream on the Erne, the venue provided a fitting setting for the memorial event.

The competition attracted an impressive field of 65 anglers, who faced demanding conditions on a high and fast-flowing river. Despite the challenging pace of the water, several competitors produced standout performances.

Steve Lane secured first place from peg 5 on Round O Jetty with 13.320kg, while Pete Randle claimed second from peg 6 with 10.460kg. Close behind were Philip Hartin, Aaron Hutchman and Gary Radcliffe, all producing strong weights from the Cornagrade section.

The event not only celebrated Sล‚awekโ€™s passion for angling but also raised nearly ยฃ700 for charity, thanks to the strong support of everyone who attended.

A full report and more photos can be viewed on the VDE Baggers ACย Facebook Page.

 

Strong Turnout for Edenderry Clubโ€™s Opening Match of the Year

By
Shane O'Reilly
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This post was compiled from angling reports shared on the Edenderry Coarse Angling Club Facebook page:

The opening match of the season for Edenderry Coarse Angling Clubย took place on the canal in excellent conditions, with strong water levels and good colour creating high expectations among the 27 anglers in attendance. Despite the promising setup, fishing proved challenging, as many competitors struggled to build consistent catches throughout the day.

The match was divided across two sections, withย Padraig Oโ€™Riordanย producing the best overall performance to secure victory from an end peg against a strong field of anglers.ย Dara Finneganย finished second, followed byย Finn McCarthyย in third place.

A special thanks was extended to Mc Intyreโ€™s Jewellery Exchange for sponsoring the event with a โ‚ฌ100 contribution added to the winnerโ€™s prize fund. Appreciation was also shown to Larkins for providing breakfast for all anglers before the competition.

A full report and more photos can be viewed on the Edenderry Coarse Angling Clubย Facebook Page.

Results as follows:

 

Conor Browne Takes Victory in Opening Canal Masters Qualifier

By
Shane O'Reilly
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This post was compiled from angling reports shared on the Irish Canal Masters Facebook page:

The first qualifier for this yearโ€™s VDE Irish Canal Masters took place at Daingean on Sunday in pleasant conditions, with calm weather and only a light breeze providing a welcome change from the difficult conditions experienced earlier this year. Top honours went to Conor Browne of Sensas, who secured victory from peg 1A with 11lb 4oz. His mixed catch included a tench, along with roach and skimmers.

Fellow Sensas angler Pat Bartley finished second with 10lb 14oz, helped by three tench and several smaller fish.

Third place went to Bob Hulme of Matrix M&D with 10lb 13oz, just one ounce behind second place. Seven anglers qualified for the September final, with the next qualifier scheduled for May 24.

Results as follows:

1st.. Conor Browne, Sensas,
11lb-4oz
2ndโ€ฆPat Bartley, Sensas,
10lb-14oz
3rdโ€ฆBob Hulme, Matrix M&D, 10lb-13oz
4thโ€ฆAidan Devoy, Matrix M&D, 9lb-3oz
5thโ€ฆKen Dingley, Matrix M&D, 8lb-8oz
6thโ€ฆRory Dunne, Nytro, 8lb-3oz

A full report and more photos can be viewed on the Irish Canal Mastersย Facebook Page.

 

Calling All Small Boat Anglers – Dunmore East Competition Scheduled for 23/24 May

By
Shane O'Reilly
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The Dunmore East Small Boats Competition is fast approaching, with dates set for 23/24th May. It’s open to all small boat anglers, and registration is required before 9th May. All details in the graphic below:

New Ross anglers Have Close Finish at Ballyhack

By
Shane O'Reilly
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This post was compiled from angling reports shared on the New Ross & District SAC Facebook page:

Despite a brisk easterly wind, optimism remained high as anglers gathered for the clubโ€™s third competition of the year at Ballyhack, (โ€œDown the Ropeโ€). Competitors were welcomed by the unusual sight of sunshine overhead, raising hopes for a productive day on the water. Fishing began at midday, with anglers expecting an early run of fish. However, action was initially slow, with only the occasional catch recorded. As the tide eased, conditions improved and catches became more consistent, with mainly dabs and a handful of flounders landed across the pegs. On peg 1, Leslie Arnold landed an impressive 31cm flounder and looked set to claim the pool prize. However, he was narrowly surpassed by Brendan Butler, who secured the win with a 32cm fish.

The club now looks ahead to its upcoming 3 Day Open in Hook Peninsula. Results as follows: Brendan Butler James Ryan Peter Ondrejack Junior Results Kai Butler Philip Kennedy Ryan Pool Winner Brendan Butler โ€“ 35cm flounder

A full report and more photos can be viewed on the New Ross & District SACย Facebook Page.

Go Fishing…

 

Sea Angling in the South East

Killybegs Mariners find fish at home and in Erris

By
IFI staff
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Killybegs Mariners report on recent outings along the Donegal coast and their annual trip to Belmullet…

Club members enjoyed several productive sessions over the past week, landing and releasing some fine fish from local beaches. The group also made their annual visit to Belmullet, where, despite strong winds, they managed to find shelter in the bays of Erris proving once again that thereโ€™s always a corner to fish with your back to the wind.

As ever, the hospitality was a highlight, with excellent food and great entertainment in Belmullet.

With more settled weather forecast for the coming week, conditions look promising for even more enjoyable fishing.

Several PB pike for Angling Services Ireland guests

By
IFI staff
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Bodo Funke of Angling Services Ireland reports from the Boyle area…

A few weeks ago, regular guest Martin returned for a weekโ€™s fishing, this time accompanied by newcomer Florian and it proved to be a memorable trip. Martin landed a superb new Irish personal best of 114cm, while Florian enjoyed a remarkable debut, catching his first pike and setting an impressive PB at 110cm. Several additional fish over the metre mark were also recorded during the week.

Earlier, German fly angler Jรถrg spent a week targeting pike on the fly. Despite enduring challenging conditions, including strong winds and hailstones, his persistence paid off with a number of fine fish. The highlight was a well-conditioned 102cm Esox, weighing in at just under 20lbs.

Go Fishing

Bodo Funke, Angling Services, Ireland

Pike, Game and Coarse fishing Guide

Notes: Angling Services Ireland are based in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, in the North-West of Ireland, an area with many superb angling opportunities.

The Proprietor Bodo Funke holds the Marine and Countryside Guiding Certificate (achieved with distinction) and his expertise and local knowledge will be to your avail when you go on a guided angling trip or angling holiday with Angling Services Ireland. Pike fishing, Fly-fishing for Pike, Game fishing for wild Brown Trout, Float- tubing, Coarse fishing. Salmon fishing and Sea-angling can be organised.

Address:ย Angling Services Ireland, 3 Canal View, Deerpark, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
Telephone/Fax::+353 71 9663580 or +353 86 6011878

Email:ย [email protected]

Website:ย www.anglingservicesireland.com

Alan Mulcahy wins second leg of the Ultima Munster Shore League

By
Myles Kelly
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Barry Murphy reports on the second leg of the Ultima Munster Shore League…

The second leg of the Ultima Munster Shore League was fished on Woodstown Strand, Co. Waterford.

Living up to its nickname, the Sunny South East delivered a rare summerโ€™s day, with blue skies and little to no wind.

From the off, most anglers were into fish, and the action stayed steady for the first three hours before slowing off. In total, 383 fish were landed by 43 anglers, well spread across the beach.

Species caught included bass, Flounder, Eels, Dogfish, Golden Grey Mullet, and Gilthead Bream.

Results

Overall Winner:
  • Alan Mulcahy

Zone A:

  • 1st Troy Francis
  • 2nd JP Molloy
  • 3rd Stephen Glynn
Zone B:
  • 1st Alan Mulcahy
  • 2nd Lar Mooney
  • 3rd Paul Tyndall
Zone C:
  • 1st David Keating
  • 2nd Brian Mansfield

Juvenile Section:

  • 1st Alex Murphy
  • 2nd Calum Looney
  • 3rd Finn Purcell

Pool Winners:

Longest Round Fish: 38cm Golden Grey Mullet โ€“ Alan Mulcahy
38cm Bass – Liam Fraher
Longest Flat Fish: 40cm Flounder โ€“ Lar Mooney

Well done to all the anglers who took part.

Thanks to Barry Murphy for the report and to Ultima for their continued sponsorship.

Fine fish feature at Deel and Boyne anglers competition

By
Paul O'Reilly
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This report from the Deel and Boyne Anglers Association:

The Deel & Boyne Anglers Association enjoyed another memorable day on the water as they hosted their 2026 Annual Trout Competition, the Jim Glynn Memorial Cup, on Saturday, 19th April.

Blessed with what many described as the first real โ€œspring dayโ€ of the year, anglers were greeted with bright sunshine and warm conditions. While the glorious weather was welcomed by all, the clear skies and flat calm water made for challenging fishing, with little ripple to conceal even the most careful approach. Water conditions also proved tricky, with a slight brown tinge adding to the difficulty.

Despite these testing conditions, a strong turnout of anglers took to the banks, including a record number of junior members, adding great energy and enthusiasm to the event. Determination paid off, with a number of fine trout landed over the course of the day.

Taking top honours was the ever-consistent Virgil Malinauskas, who secured victory with a fine trout weighing 3lbs 4oz. Second place went to long-time club member Ray Mullens, whose beautifully marked fish weighed 1lb 4oz, while third place was claimed by club secretary Pat Clarke with a trout of 1lb 1oz.

There was also plenty of excitement beyond the competition itself, with several other notable catches recorded. Among them was a remarkable 15lb pike landed by club treasurer Michael Doyleโ€”a superb fish, even if it didnโ€™t count towards the dayโ€™s trout standings.

All in all, it was another highly successful outing on the renowned Westmeath Deel, with great sport, good company, and plenty of stories shared.

The River Deel

Henk Roskam wins the Dave Bacon Feeder Festival on Inniscarra

By
Myles Kelly
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Inniscarra TDL reports that Henk Roskam has won back to back festivals at Inniscarraโ€ฆ

๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿญ ๐—จ๐—ฝ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ

Thankfully, the predicted storm didnโ€™t arrive, but anglers were still met with blustery conditions. Catches once again consisted of nets of small roach, with the occasional hybrid showing.
Dave Micklewright took the win on the day with 10.270kg from the Garden Centre

  1. Dave Micklewrightย  – 10.270kg
  2. Alan Larkin โ€“ 10.000kg
  3. Kevin Norcliffe โ€“ 9.150kg

All top three weights came from the Garden Centre section.
A solid start despite the conditions โ€” all to play for going into Day 2!

๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿฎ ๐—จ๐—ฝ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ

It was an overcast day, with the river colouring the water at the Garden Centre, leading to improved catches of skimmers and bream, along with mixed nets of hybrids and roach.
Unsurprisingly, the top three all came from the Garden Centre;

  1. Neil Richards โ€“ 13.010kg
    2. Henk Roskam โ€“ 11.260kg
    3. Trevor Platt โ€“ 10.640kg

Henk Roskam now takes the overall lead, but with an open draw for the final day, itโ€™s still all to play for. Expect a lively draw in the morning!

๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† & ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—น๐˜

In a change to the norm โ€” and by popular demand โ€” the final day was an open draw.

After yesterdayโ€™s bream showing, the Garden Centre looked the obvious choiceโ€ฆ but it didnโ€™t quite work out that way. A different day weather-wise โ€” sunny and fine but windy โ€” saw the colour drop out of the water, and the bream failed to feed. Instead, it was Turtle Bay that produced the goods.

Henk Roskam continued his incredible consistency, winning the day from Turtle Bay with 11.260kg and taking overall honours once again

Final day result

1. Henk Roskam continued his incredible consistency, winning the day from Turtle Bay with 11.260kg and taking overall honours once again
2. 2nd on the day: Neil Mazurek โ€“ 10.780kg (Turtle Bay)
3. 3rd on the day: Neil Richards โ€“ 10.410kg (Garden Centre)

Overall winners

With Henk making sure of 1st place overall, Neil Richardsโ€™ result sees him finish 2nd overall in the festival with Dave Micklewright in 3rd.

  1. Henk Roskam
  2. Neil Richards
  3. Dave Micklewright

Another great week’s fishing โ€” well done to all involved!

 

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