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Tralee Bay SAC and IFSA hold Ladies Fishing Taster Session at Fenit

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Shane O'Reilly
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Tralee Bay Sea Angling Club, in association with the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, ares inviting girls and women of all ages to try out their ‘Let’s go fishing’ event!
Come meet some of the Irish Ladies Shore Angling Team, who will show you the ropes and all the basics you need to get fishing and catching!
 
If you have ever wondered what all this fishing on the pier is about, well, now is your chance !!! The club will show you what equipment you need to get started and then you will be invited to have some fun catching some fish on the pier.
All equipment will be provided on the day along with some light refreshments.
A taster morning full of fishy fun is guaranteed!!
 
Sun, 17th Aug, Fenit Pier (near the RNLI building), 10:00-2:00pm, Women & Girls 8+
FREE
 
Places are very limited so book early!!

Go Fishing

South West Sea Angling – Kerry Head to Blennerville (Tralee Bay)

First shark trip of the year for Jim Clohessy

By
IFI Staff
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Well-known angler Jim Clohessy took his first run at shark this year and it turned out to be an interesting trip. They had their first shark minutes into the first drift, but then the drift got messed up by some strong wind vs. tide action and the bites dried up.

But, as the day wemt on, the wind picked up and they got onto a consistent drift and suddenly there were shark all around the boat.

They picked up a few good fish, but many of the fish seemed more interested in the motor than the baits. See Jim’s Facebook Page for a full report and plenty of footage.

Cashel, Golden, Tipperary Anglers hosting youth day this Sunday

By
Shane O'Reilly
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Cashel Golden, Tipperary Anglers Association, along with MRTAC’s youth officer, will be holding an introduction day into fly fishing on the river Suir on Sunday, 10th of August 10am- 2pm
Meeting at the Bridge House in Golden
Please bring whatever fishing gear you may have. MRTAC will also be providing gear to anyone who doesn’t have any on the day.
We will be covering casting, leaders & knots, flies and fishing techniques on the day, along with some kick sampling.
If anyone is free on the day and would like to help it would be greatly appreciated.
Any questions, please contact Jack Maher, Munster youth officer, on 0832002672

Mullet a plenty for David Ridgen on the Sheeps Head

By
Shane O'Reilly
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Anyone heading down to West Cork for a spot of shore angling should check out the House on the Sheeps Head fishing blog by David Ridgen. David is a bit of a mullet fanatic, and he has just posted his July fishing report, and he began the month with a bang by catching a mullet for the 52nd month in a row….

His blog is full of useful information on fishing in the area, and it’s not all about mullet, as he targets other species when the time is right.

 

Go Fishing…

South West Sea Angling – Sheep’s Head & Mizen Head (Bantry to Galley Head)

 

Entries now open for Leg 3 of the Munster Shore League

By
Shane O'Reilly
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Leg 3 of the Munster Shore League will be held at Ventry in Co. Kerry on Sat 6th September. Anyone interested in participating should make contact via the details in the graphic above.

Munster youth training day this Saturday @ Ballykinealy Strand

By
Shane O'Reilly
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A training day is being held for all aspiring young sea anglers this Saturday 9th Aug, at Ballykinealy Strand. For anyone interested, contact details are in the graphic above.

Ulster Krakens plagued by mackerel at Fahan

By
Shane O'Reilly
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The Ulster Krakens SAC made the trip to Donegal for round eight of their league and were hoping for an improvement on the fishing following a disappointing trip to Wicklow last time around. Sadly, it wasn’t to be, as the only fish that were showing in any numbers were non-counting mackerel, which hoovered up some anglers’ baits almost as soon as they it the water. Mackerel were so abundant that talk turned to switching to feathers to get the freezer stocked up…

Anglers were also troubled by boats passing by close in and interfering with lines, so all in all it was a difficult night on the beach. As counting fish were few and far between, scorecards were fairly sparse, and a small run of fish would bring you to the top of the leaderboard, and that’ how it happened for Raymong McCann, who had a flurry of fish, including a nice ray to give him the honours on the night.

Species Caught where: rays, dogs, gunard, flounder, dab and coalies
 
Results are as follows:
1st Raymond McCann with 5 fish
2nd Ally Nicholl with 4 fish
3rd Neil Boon with 3 counters and 2 unders
4th Pamela Stewart 3 fish
5thCraig Henderson with 3 fish
Longest fish on the day went to Stephen kinning with a 27cm dab

Go Fishing…

Sea Fishing North East Donegal

Extra foot of water a welcome boon to Edenderry anglers

By
Shane O'Reilly
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Canal anglers have had a hard time of it this year as low water levels on the canals have made fishing very tricky in a lot of places. Waterways Ireland has been working to address the issue, and it seems some progress has been made as the anglers from Edenderry Coarse Angling Club found that the canal had risen by a foot when they turned up for their last match. This helped them to some reasonable bags, despite some unwelcome sunshine and very clear water, and Dean Murray was the pick of the bunch with a very respectable 20lb+.

 

Results as follows:

1. Dean Murray Nytro 20lb 4oz mixed bag.
2. Alan Larkin 13lb 13oz roach .
3. Ollie Doyle 10lb 6oz mixed bag.
4. Brian Kane 10lb 2oz roach.

Go Fishing…

https://fishinginireland.info/coarse/enfield-and-edenderry-coarse-angling-centres/

IFPAC to host Angling Taster day in Co. Cavan

By
Shane O'Reilly
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IFPAC, in conjunction with Cavan Sports Partnership, have organised an Angling Taster event for Saturday, August 16th.
Session 1. is from 10am to 1pm
Session 2. is from 2pm today 5pm
Location Castle Lake Bailieborough
Cost €5 per person
Suitable for women & girls
Under 16s accompanied by an adult
This is a fun introduction to angling.

Did you apply for a River Roughty brown tag?  Round 4 Draw results here

By
Shane O'Reilly
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A draw was held for the final allocation of Brown Tags for the taking of salmon on the Roughty River (Kerry), on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025.

The requirement to hold a brown tag is set out in Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme (Amendment) Regulations, signed into law by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, T.D.

A total of 33 valid entries were received from salmon rod licence holders.

As the number of tags available for distribution was sufficient to cover the number of applicants, all valid entrants were allocated a tag.

The Brown Tags will be issued by post over the coming days.
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