This river just keeps on improving with big weights being returned in recent matches.
Due to flooding at the Emlagh stretch of Donamon, Sensas Connacht had to find a different venue for their match last Sunday.
Ballinasloe is fishing well
With the slight rise in river levels Ballinasloe seemed a good bet and sure enough the fishing was second to none with big bags of roach for all anglers.
The usual suspects took top honours
Winners on the day were the usual suspects .
Rory Dunne 13.kg
Mark Leonard. 11 kg
Shane Dunne. 9.460kg
Great weights for this time of the year.
Everyone caught decent numbers of roach
Go fishing…
BALLYHAUNIS COARSE ANGLING CLUB
Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
Ballyhaunis Angling Clubare affiliated to the National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland and are members of the Angling Council the National Governing Body for coarse and predator angling. www.ncffi.ie
Michael Flanagan from Midland Angling reports on some super fishing with black lures:
Our good pal Marty Smith was back over from Macklesfield near Manchester last weekend and had a few lovely days on Ennell, Derravaragh and also met the anglers on Glore.
Perch love black lures
I really can’t remember when Marty starting coming to the Midlands, but he is well known on the angling scene here in Mullingar and had adopted Mullingar as his 2nd home. We had some fantastic perch fishing on Ennell last Friday in perfect condition and once again black rubber lures worked a treat. On some drops the lures just hit the bottom and were sucked in like sweets, the perch colour also worked well and I coped some of these up in Wild total Outdoors last week. I let the cat out of the bag as they say and told Sean Matthews, that that’s the one working.
Sean Matthews in Total Wild Outdoors
I dropped into Wild Total Outdoors last week and checked out some of the fantastic gifts for Christmas and the New Year. Sean Matthews was busy packing up some of the Stanley thermal flasks, which are a lifesaver in the cold frosty days on our Lakes and Rivers. As mentioned above I also copped some of the rubber lures I use for the perch fishing, and the bargain bucket has some of the Black, White, and Red Bulldawgs that worked on Derravaragh some weeks back. Drop into Sean or Brian this week in Wild Total Outdoors, and they will certainly point you in the right direction when it comes to catching fish. The lads also make a mean Cup of Tea and Coffee, we are told and this I have to check out. Mind you I might have to bring a pinch of Salt for some of the Fishy stories told on these Coffee breaks.
Midlands Angling provide a top class Guiding service covering many of the top coarse and game waters across the Midlands. Visiting fly anglers have landed some fine trout while out with Midland Angling Guides, pike anglers also recorded some net bursting catches including many pike over 20lbs. Top waters include Lough Ree, Ennell, Owel, Lene, Mount Dalton, and Glore Lake just to mention a few. Michael Flanagan Midland Angling
Pike and Trout angling guide.
Yearly Lough Lene Angling Association host the Chairman Pairs fly fishing competition as the trout season winds down in September. All proceeds from this competition is donated to a different charity, and this year the Royal National Lifeboat Institution received a huge cheque for 5,525 Euro from officers of Lough Lene Angling Association. Capt. John McKenna Lifeboat Sea Safety Officer dropped down to Collinstown last week, and was presented with proceeds from the competition. On hand for the presentation was Andy Cosgrove Lough Lene Treasure, Pat Browne Lene Competition Captain, and Tom Fagan Chairman of Lough Lene Angling Association. Next years Chairman Pair’s competition will take place on Saturday September 30th and all proceeds will be going towards Collinstown Church Roof Funds.
Lough Lene officers present Capt John Mckenna of the R.N.L.I.
Midlands Angling provide a top class Guiding service covering many of the top coarse and game waters across the Midlands. Visiting fly anglers have landed some fine trout while out with Midland Angling Guides, pike anglers also recorded some net bursting catches including many pike over 20lbs. Top waters include Lough Ree, Ennell, Owel, Lene, Mount Dalton, and Glore Lake just to mention a few. Michael Flanagan Midland Angling
Pike and Trout angling guide.
50 angling development projects from across the country set to receive funding from Inland Fisheries Ireland
Inland Fisheries Ireland has awarded 50 angling development projects with funding to the value of €500,000 in total as part of its Capital Works Fund. The projects, which focus on improving angling access and infrastructure, will now be delivered in 2017. In total, applications for over 100 projects were received bringing the overall value of projects looking for funding to above €2million.
The Capital Works Fund was announced in October 2016 with local groups and individuals including local development associations, tidy towns, angling clubs and others invited to apply for funding. The scheme is part of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Strategy for Angling Development. The Strategy aims to ensure that Ireland’s fish stocks and angling infrastructure are protected and enhanced with a view to ensuring a sustainable habitat and delivering the economic, health and recreational benefits they offer to communities across Ireland.
Inland Fisheries Ireland is aiming to grow the angling sector’s socio-economic contribution of €836 million per year by an additional €60 million annually through the strategy. This will be achieved by driving angling participation among domestic and overseas visitors, which in turn is supported by improving access to fishing and developing angling infrastructure.
Inland Fisheries Ireland received 90 ‘Expressions of Interest’ across 21 counties in addition to the applications received for the Capital Works Fund. Feedback has been given to those who completed ‘Expressions of Interest’ and potential has been identified across a number of projects. It is anticipated that Inland Fisheries Ireland will have further funding for projects in this area in the New Year. For more information on Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Capital Works Fund and the projects receiving funding in this funding call, visit www.fisheriesireland.ie/funding.
Inland Fisheries Ireland announces 50 angling development projects set to receive funding under Capital Works Fund
The projects receiving funding under the Capital Works Fund 2016 are:
Cavan:
Hollybank Lake, Co. Cavan – Access Road and Car Park Improvements (€16,920) by Cavan County Council
Lough Sheelin, Co. Cavan – Safety Measures Project (€3,618) by Cavan Cavan Council
Bun Lough, Belturbet, Co. Cavan – Bun Lake Car Park and Access Road Improvements (€14,913) by Cavan County Council
Putiaghan Lough, Belturbet, Co. Cavan – Lay-By Upgrade (€9,112) by Cavan County Council
Nadreegeel Lough, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan – Site Clearance, Car Park Improvement and Signage Development (€16,500) by Cavan County Council
Clare:
Swan Island, Lough Bridget, Co. Clare – Swan Island Lough Bridget Upgrade of Angling Facilities (€10,000) by Tulla and District Coarse Angling Association
Cork:
River Ilen, Skibbereen, Co.Cork – River Ilen Development Project for Recreational and Tourist Angling (€2, 750) by River Ilen Anglers Club
Bandon River, Co. Cork – Opening Access on the Bandon River (€3,770) by Bandon Angling Association
Glenbeg Lake, Ardgroom, Beara, Co. Cork – Glenbeg Lake Angling Access (€12,000) by Beara Trout Anglers
Tibbotstown Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork – Angling access and storage at Tibbotstown Reservoir (€19,042) by Glanmire & District Salmon & Trout Anglers Association
Kilbarry, Co. Cork – River Blackwater Access Improvement (€25,969) by Kilbarry Salmon Trout Anglers
Donegal:
Sessiagh Lough, Co. Donegal – Sessiagh Lough Boat Replacement (€6,000) by Dunfanaghy Angling Association
Lough Keel, Co. Donegal – Lough Keel Car Park and Access Improvement (€1,050) by Letterkenny & District Anglers Association
Lough na Toohey, Creeslough, Co. Donegal – Creeslough Development Plan. Lough na Toohey Angling Access Work (€3,500) by Creeslough & District Angling Association
Crana River and Fullerton Pollen Dam Fisheries, Buncrana, Co. Donegal – Buncrana Anglers Fisheries Development Plan (€25,850) by Buncrana Anglers Association
Galway:
Clare River, Co. Galway – Clare River Angling Access Developments (€14,720) by Cairde an Chlair
Greenfield, Headford, Co. Galway – Greenfield, Headford Access (€7,533) by Headford and Corrib Angling Club
Clare River, Cregmore, Co. Galway – Cregmore Galway River Clare Angling Access Improvements (€9,599) by Cregmore Athenry Anglers
Owenriff River, Oughterard, Co. Galway – Owenriff River Resurfacing of Road and Carpark Facility (€14,980) by Oughterard Anglers and Boatmen’s Association
Owenglin River, Clifden Glen, Co. Galway – Owenglin River Walkway Upgrade (€700) by Clifden Trout Anglers Association
Corr Na Mona Pier Lough Corrib, Co. Galway – Lough Corrib Disabled Hoist (€4,500) by Corr na Mona and District Anglers
Kerry:
River Feale, Listowel, Co. Kerry – Listowel Town Access Enhancement (€40,000) by Kerry County Council
River Feale, Scartleigh, Co. Kerry – River Feale Angling Access (€2,500) by Killocrim Finuge Fishing Club
Cloonaughlin Lake, Waterville Co. Kerry – Cloonaughlin Lake Waterville Access Road Repair (€4,900), by Waterville Lakes and Rivers Trust
River Lee, Tralee, Co. Kerry – River Lee Selective Pruning (€10,750) by Karen Griffin, Inland Fisheries Ireland
Kildare:
Blackhall, Clane, Co. Kildare – River Liffey Angling Styles (€1,873) by Dublin Trout Anglers.
Kilkenny:
River Nore, Threecastles, Freshford Road, Co. Kilkenny – River Nore Angling Access (€2,080) by Kilkenny City & County Anglers, the Rock Bar
Laois:
Mountmelick, Co. Laois – Improving access at Owenass River (€11,988) by Mountmellick Angling and Conservation Club
Leitrim:
Lareen and Rosfriar Town, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim – Drowns Fisheries Angling Walkways (€10,000) by Drownes Salmon Fishery
Lough Allen, Co. Leitrim – Herns Shore Lough Allen Improved Access Road (€4,600) by Carrick on Shannon Angling Festival
Bonet River, Community Park, Co. Leitrim – Upgrading fencing and improving access to local angling community at Bonet River (€8,000) by Dromahair Anglers Association
Lough Rowan, Lauragh, Fenagh, Co. Leitrim – Lough Allen angling access road upgrade and stiles (€6,000) by Rinn Shannon and District Angling Club.
Lough Allen, Co. Leitrim – Lough Allen Angling Access Road Upgrade and Stiles (€3,600) by Sheemore Angling Club.
Mayo:
Curragh Car Park, near Foxford, Co. Mayo – River Moy Curragh Car Park Upgrade (€15,516) by Knockmore Salmon Anglers
River Moy, Bohola /Straide , Co. Mayo – River Moy Angling Access (€4,269) by East Mayo Anglers Association
River Moy, Foxford, Co. Mayo – Accessible Angling on River Moy (€10,000) by East Mayo Anglers Association
Meath:
Mentrim Lake, Aclare, Co. Meath – Mentrim Lake Improved Angling Access (€10,500) by Mentrim & District Anglers Community Organisation
Monaghan:
Lough More Greagh Emyvale, Co. Monaghan – Lough More Enabling Easier Angling Access (€450)by Lough More and Blackwater Anglers Association
Bairds Shore and Kilroosky, Clones, Co. Monaghan – Bairds Shore Access Road and Kilroosky Parking Area (€20,364) by Monaghan County Council
Offaly:
River Brosna, Co. Offaly – Little Brosna Angling Access Works (€980), by Roscrea and District Anglers Club
Roscommon:
Castlecoote Village, Co. Roscommon – Stoneham’s (Linn Ban) Lake Angling Access Infrastructure Development (€28,148) by Suck Valley Development Co-Operative Society Ltd
Emlaghroyan, Co. Roscommon – Corcoran’s Access Path to Angling Pegs (€7,945) by Suck Valley Development Co-Operative Society Ltd
Sligo:
River Easkey, Dromore, Co. Sligo – River Easkey Development Project (€10,000) by River Easkey Angling Association
Stephen Street Car Park, Co. Sligo – Angling Access to Garavogue River, Sligo (€35,450) by Sligo County Council / Sligo BID Co/ Garavogue Salmon Festival Group
Glencor Lake, Co. Sligo – Sligo Anglers Fisheries Angling Boat and Transportation Trailer (€5,400) by Sligo Anglers Association Fisheries
Tipperary:
River Suir, North Bank between Clonmel and Carrick on Suir, Co. Tipperary – River Suir Angling Access Improvements (€10,000) by Tipperary County Council
River Suir, Killsheelan , Co. Tipperary – River Suir Kilsheelin – Angling Access Project (€5,360) by Clonmel & District And Trout Association.
Waterford:
Carrigvantry and Knockaderry Reservoirs, Co. Waterford – Angling Access (€4,000) by Waterford City and County Trout Anglers Association
Belle Lake, Co. Waterford – Belle Lake Disinfectant Station and Boat Project (€1,100) by Belle Lake Pike Angling Club
Wexford:
Ballygeary, Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford – Rosslare Harbour Lagoon Development (€4,698) by Community Development Group
Alan Lawless chairman of AWOL Results give a good round up of their trip to Courtlough on Sunday December 18th…
Sunday 18th saw the AWOL group fish their 3rd leg.
19 anglers fished Courtlough, landing 162 fish. The lake fished well in the morning with a least 2 anglers reaching their peg total of 4 fish per peg on the second peg. Looking around the lake I could see some catching on lures and more catching under the bung.
We had a surplus of money this year( due to paper bought last year), and I put this towards a voucher for a turkey . Malcolm had kindly donated a 5ltr leg of beer to the event, thanks Malcom.
It looked to me the the lake had a little lull around midway, but started fishing again two pegs from the end. With a good few anglers reaching the peg limit on the last peg. Donal marked a fish of 34cm to win the Gobbler.
Gary won the keg.
The days Results are as follows.
1st Marius Lincevicius 18 fish
2nd Hubert Smith 18 fish.
3rd Noel Shields 15 fish
Longest fish caught today went to Gary with a fish of 58.
Many thanks goes to The team at Courtlough, for having the lake in excellent condition and for supplying fantastic food after the competition.
Next leg is in Curragh Springs in January.
Tight Lines
The Leinster Youths and Juniors fished the last leg of their interprovincial qualifiers on Sunday. The venue was Kilgorman and all anglers managed double figure bags. Plump flounder put in a good showing and there was some solid fishing from all anglers.
Gold medal winners were Sean Cushen for the juniors and Sean Carley for the youths.
The Irish Federation of Sea Anglers want to say well done to all who took part and qualified for team Leinster, and to all the parents who helped out during the year.
Report compliments of the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers Web:www.ifsa.ie
Monday was a good day at sea for the guys fishing with Courtmacsherry Angling
Mark Gannon, skipper at Courtmacsherry Angling reports Monday was probably their last day on the water this year. The boat had some nice cod, ling, pollack and coalfish.
Monday was a good day at sea for the guys fishing with Courtmacsherry Angling
Light northerly winds with bright sunshine made the conditions very pleasant but weather prospects for later in the week not great.
Courtmacsherry Sea Angling Centre is one of Irelands Premier Angling Centres based in the picturesque village of Courtmacsherry located only 30miles from Cork International Airport on the West Cork coast between the Old head of Kinsale and the Seven Heads peninsula. Our purpose built Sea angling and selfdrive boats offer the sea angler the ultimate in safety and comfort.Sea Angling in Courtmacsherry produces good results both for the offshore charter angler, the selfdrive angler for inshore fishing or the wreck enthusiast. Web: www.courtmacsherryangling.ie
Email: [email protected] Telephone: +353 (0)23 8846427 or +353 (0)86 8250905
In advance of the first leg of Daingean Match Angler’s winter league there were over 30 anglers signed up. The competition was fished on Sunday in shirt sleeves conditions but the fish were not so enthusiastic about the mild weather. Julian Kendrick reports that it was a tough old day on the canal.
Pat Bartley
Pat Bartley fishing on peg 37 (rowing course), had the heaviest bag at the weigh in with a fantastic catch of micro roach for 1.380kg. In 2nd place was Darius Karaliunas with 1.340kg and hot on his heels in third was Colin Oliver with 1.300kg. Section winners were Colin 1.3kg, Jimmy Kelly with .950kg, Jeff Morison with 1.120 kg and Alan Larkin with .500kg.
Lets hope a bit of settled weather improves the fishing for the next round.
Report courtesy of NCFFI
NCFFI
Daingean Match Anglersare affiliated to the National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland and are members of the Angling Council the National Governing Body for coarse and predator angling. www.ncffi.ie
Buy your Northern Irish fishing licence and permits online
Our colleagues in Northern Ireland at Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs have announced that all 2017 licences and permits for their waters can be purchased online.
Agricultural slurry has been identified as the cause of a fish kill in a river near the town of Tralee in Co. Kerry.
Inland Fisheries Ireland was made aware of a pollution incident in the Clashlehane River, which is a tributary of the Lee River, on December 8.
On investigation, the national fisheries board confirmed the pollutant as agricultural slurry, while the impact of the pollution affected over 4km of the waterway….
