Boyle & District Angling Club - Latest News

Targets for 2012!

2012-01-26T12:44:00.000Z

2012 Calendar of Events

2012-01-23T12:35:00.003Z

Feb 12 Boyle & Dist. Boat comp Oak Port Lake for Donnellan Cup. Ph Jane 086 8301261

Feb 19 East Coast League, 3rd Leg. Phone Peter 087 7685032

Feb 26 Boyle & Dist. Boat Comp on Lough Skeen for Club Shield. Ph Jane on 086 8301261

Mar 4 Boyle & Dist A.C. boat comp on Lough Gara for Paddy Sharkey Cup. Jane 0868301261

Mar 4 Ardee Pike Anglers members comp on Dromore System. Robbie on 087 9319720
Mar 4 East Coast league, last leg. Phone Peter 087 7685032
Mar 11 North Longford Anglers Boat Comp on Gortermone and Tully. John 086 1963986
Mar 18 Lough Gowna and Upper Erne AC Boat on Lough Gowna. Ph Ciaran on 086 8579156
Mar 25 Ardee Pike Anglers Clubs Open Comp on River Glyde. Robbie on 087 9319720
Apr 1 Kingspan Qualifier ?

Apr 7-8 Boyle Open on Lough Key(boat) Jane 0868301261

Apr 8 Coothill Anglers, Benny Markey Memorial Competition, Contact Sean Markey 087 366 7198
(see later posting for details)
Apr 15 North Longford Anglers Boat Comp at Dernaferst (Gowna) Ph John on 086 1963986
Apr 18 - 20 Lough Ree International Pike Festival (boat)
Apr 22 Lough Gowna and Upper Erne AC boat comp Lough Gowna. Ciaran 086 8579156
Apr 29 O`Caseys Annual Open. Fergal 087 9941600
May 5/6 Bank Hol 2 day on Lough Gowna. North Longford Club. Ph John on 086 1963986
May 6
May 7 North Longford Ladies Boat Comp on Lough Gowna. Ph John 086 1963986
May 13 Kingspan Qualifier ?
May 19 Kingspan National Pike Championships Final
May 20 Lough Gowna and Upper Erne AC boat comp Lough Gowna. Ciaran on 086 8579156
May 27 Ardee Pike Anglers Open Pairs Comp on River Annalee. Draw after. Robbie 087 9319720
May 27 O`Caseys league 1st leg. Fergal 087 9941600
June 3
June 10 Kingspan Qualifier
June 17
June 24 O`Caseys league 2nd leg. Fergal 087 9941600
July 1 Kingspan Qualifier
July 8
July 15
July 22 O`Caseys league 3rd leg . Fergal on 087 9941600
July 29
Aug 5
Aug 12 Kingspan Qualifier
Aug 19 O`Caseys league 4th leg. Fergal on 087 9941600
Aug 26
Sept 2 Kingspan Qualifier
Sept 9
Sept 16
Sept 22-23 River Suck two Day Open. Dublin Pike Anglers Club/ Carlton Shearwater Hotel
Sept 23
Sept 30 O`Caseys league 5th leg. Fergal on 087 9941600
Oct 7 Ireland Vs great Britain Team Challenge
Oct 14 Kingspan Qualifier
Oct 19 - 21 Erne Classic, Enniskillen. One day shore, 2 days boat
Oct 21
Oct 28 Bank Holiday Competition Lough Macnean, Blacklion, Co.Cavan
Oct 28 O`Caseys league 6th leg. Fergal on 087 9941600
Nov 4 Kingspan Qualifier
Nov 11
Nov 18 All Ireland Inter Club Team Champs
Nov 25 O caseys league 7th leg. Fergal on 087 9941600
Dec 2 Kingspan Qualifier
Dec 9 O`Caseys league 7th leg. Fergal on 087 9941600
Dec 16
Dec 23
Dec 30

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Boyle and District Angling Club AGM

2012-01-21T09:23:00.000Z

ELECTION OF CLUB OFFICERS.

Chairperson - Tom Commons.

Vice Chairperson - Billy Reid.

Secretary - Jane Suffin.

Vice Secretary - Myles Quinn.

Treasurer - John Keenahan.

Assistant Treasurer- Martin Suffin.

PRO - Eamon Conroy.

Safety Officers: Shane O Dowd, Martin Suffin and Derek Winters

The club will hold an open competition fishing for the Donnellan Cup on Oakport Lake from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 26th of Feb 2012.

The club will hold an open competition fishing for the Boyle and District Angling Club Perpetual Shield on Lough Skeen from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 12th of Feb 2012.
The club will hold an open competition fishing for the Paddy Sharkey Memorial Perpetual Lough Gara Cup 4th March 2012. Please contact Jane for more Details : 0868301261
All anglers welcome.
Note: Membership now due for 2012.

Fishing 8th Jan 2012

2012-01-12T19:52:00.002Z

A few members had there first outing of the new year last Sunday.
The pike were very slow, but it seems trout were feeding all day & not just on fly as this nice fish to 5pd shows. Caught on a 1/2 pd mackerel !

Weighed & released within a few minutes.
Also interesting links below.
http://biodiversity.biodiversityireland.ie/home/video/
http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/Freshwater-Biologists_Una.pdf

Club AGM 20th Jan

2012-01-06T08:50:00.003Z

The Club AGM will be taking place on Friday, Jan 20th in the Clubhouse @ 9pm sharp. All members please attend.

Inland Fisheries Ireland Plublications

2012-01-03T11:22:00.003Z

This publication attached may be of interest to all, its seems to show the upper shannon as closed to Salmon fishing & outlawing the use of worms on same. Didn't know there were Salmon back here! Also shows us as part of the Limerick District?
Open the following file on the link below.
Salmon and Sea Trout Angling Regulations 2012 (1002.56 kB)

Happy New Year

2011-12-31T21:26:00.002Z

Happy New Year to all our club members, their families and friends. Tight lines for 2012

2012 Calendar of Events Pike Fishing Ireland

2011-12-13T08:33:00.003Z

2012
Jan 1
Jan 8 Kingspan Qualifier in Bawnboy area
Jan 15 North Longford Anglers Boat Comp on Annagh Lake. Phone John on 086 1963986
Jan 22 Lough Egish, Fishing 10 to 3.Ballybay Angling Assoc. Phone Liam 0863052004
Jan 22 Lough Gowna and Upper Erne AC boat comp on Lough Gowna. Ph Ciaran 086 8579156
Jan 22 East Coast League 1st leg. Phone Peter 087 7685032
Jan 29
Feb 5 Kingspan Stewards Stewards Qualifier
Feb 5 East Coast League 2nd Leg . Phone Peter 087 7685032
Feb 12 North Longford Anglers Boat Comp on Kealdra Lake. Phone John on 086 1963986
Feb 12 Boyle & Dist. Boat comp Oak Port Lake for Donnellan Cup. Ph Jane 086 8301261
Feb 19 East Coast League, 3rd Leg. Phone Peter 087 7685032
Feb 26 Boyle & Dist. Boat Comp on Lough Skeen for Club Shield. Ph Jane on 086 8301261
Mar 4 Boyle & Dist A.C. boat comp on Lough Gara for Paddy Sharkey Cup. Jane 0868301261
Mar 4 Ardee Pike Anglers members comp on Dromore System. Robbie on 087 9319720
Mar 4 East Coast league, last leg. Phone Peter 087 7685032
Mar 11 North Longford Anglers Boat Comp on Gortermone and Tully. John 086 1963986
Mar 18 Lough Gowna and Upper Erne AC Boat on Lough Gowna. Ph Ciaran on 086 8579156
Mar 25 Ardee Pike Anglers Clubs Open Comp on River Glyde. Robbie on 087 9319720
Apr 1 Kingspan Qualifier ?
Apr 7-8 Boyle Open on Lough Key(boat) Jane 0868301261
Apr 8 Coothill Anglers, Benny Markey Memorial Competition, Contact Sean Markey 087 366 7198
(see later posting for details)
Apr 15 North Longford Anglers Boat Comp at Dernaferst (Gowna) Ph John on 086 1963986
Apr 18 - 20 Lough Ree International Pike Festival (boat)
Apr 22 Lough Gowna and Upper Erne AC boat comp Lough Gowna. Ciaran 086 8579156
Apr 29 O`Caseys Annual Open. Fergal 087 9941600
May 5/6 Bank Hol 2 day on Lough Gowna. North Longford Club. Ph John on 086 1963986
May 6
May 7 North Longford Ladies Boat Comp on Lough Gowna. Ph John 086 1963986
May 13 Kingspan Qualifier ?
May 19 Kingspan National Pike Championships Final
May 20 Lough Gowna and Upper Erne AC boat comp Lough Gowna. Ciaran on 086 8579156
May 27 Ardee Pike Anglers Open Pairs Comp on River Annalee. Draw after. Robbie 087 9319720
May 27 O`Caseys league 1st leg. Fergal 087 9941600
June 3
June 10 Kingspan Qualifier
June 17
June 24 O`Caseys league 2nd leg. Fergal 087 9941600
July 1 Kingspan Qualifier
July 8
July 15
July 22 O`Caseys league 3rd leg . Fergal on 087 9941600
July 29
Aug 5
Aug 12 Kingspan Qualifier
Aug 19 O`Caseys league 4th leg. Fergal on 087 9941600
Aug 26
Sept 2 Kingspan Qualifier
Sept 9
Sept 16
Sept 22-23 River Suck two Day Open. Dublin Pike Anglers Club/ Carlton Shearwater Hotel
Sept 23
Sept 30 O`Caseys league 5th leg. Fergal on 087 9941600
Oct 7 Ireland Vs great Britain Team Challenge
Oct 14 Kingspan Qualifier
Oct 19 - 21 Erne Classic, Enniskillen. One day shore, 2 days boat
Oct 21
Oct 28 Bank Holiday Competition Lough Macnean, Blacklion, Co.Cavan
Oct 28 O`Caseys league 6th leg. Fergal on 087 9941600
Nov 4 Kingspan Qualifier
Nov 11
Nov 18 All Ireland Inter Club Team Champs
Nov 25 O caseys league 7th leg. Fergal on 087 9941600
Dec 2 Kingspan Qualifier
Dec 9 O`Caseys league 7th leg. Fergal on 087 9941600
Dec 16
Dec 23
Dec 30

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Christmas Party Night

2011-12-12T09:16:00.001Z

Boyle and District Angling Club,would like to thank all those who attend there xmas dinner and Anglers of the year presentations. Thanks to Jim,Maura,Alison Clarke and there wonderful staff for a fantastic meal and outstanding service,to Martin Boston for a great nights entertainment,to Sean O'Dowd for his coverage of this great event. Well done to the winners of the spot prizes,and thanks to people who sponsored some off the prizes. And last but not least to the Winners off the Anglers of the year Prizes Congratulations and well done. I would also like to take this chance to thank all those people that help us out over the past year and all our Sponsor's who stand by us every year come what may. A VERY MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL.

National Inland Fisheries Forum

2011-12-08T12:54:00.000Z

The National Inland Fisheries Forum has been established in compliance with Section 7(4)(A) of the Inland Fisheries Act 2010. The act provides of the establishment and management of a forum to facilitate stakeholder input into policy formation.
The role of the Forum is to provide advice on general policy issues relevant to the inland fisheries service both from sectoral and geographic perspectives. The Forum, which will meet at least twice annually, is made up of 60 members drawn from various stakeholder groups throughout Ireland. The selection process was conducted by the Public Appointments Service. Membership of the Forum is voluntary and attracts no fees or expenses.

Details of members here
http://www.fisheriesireland.ie/About-Us/national-inland-fisheries-forum.html

Ireland Angling Show 2012

2011-12-07T08:24:00.000Z

Takes place at the National Show Centre in Swords, Co Dublin on the 11th and 12th of February 2012.
Ireland Angling Show 2012

Christmas Party 10th December

2011-11-30T20:27:00.000Z

The Presentation of the Angler of the year Cups will take place on Saturday Dec 10th in Clarke's Bar Boyle. This will run in conjunction with the Clubs christmas dinner. Live music will be played on the night. If you would like to join the festivities please ring jane on 0868301261 before 3rd of Dec.

Also the Clubs AGM will be taking place on Friday, Jan 20th in the Clubhouse @ 9pm sharp. All member please attend.

2012 All Ireland Calander of Events

2011-11-29T09:50:00.006Z

IFPAC are putting together a Calender of Events for next year on there website.
Below is the current draft of the list.

Dec 29 Drogheda & Dist A.C. Open Comp. Phone John 0863413350
2012
Jan 1
Jan 8 Kingspan Qualifier in Bawnboy area
Jan 15 North Longford Anglers Boat Comp on Annagh Lake. Phone John on 086 1963986
Jan 22 Lough Egish, Fishing 10 to 3.Ballybay Angling Assoc. Phone Liam 0863052004
Jan 22 Lough Gowna and Upper Erne AC boat comp on Lough Gowna. Ph Ciaran 086 8579156
Jan 29
Feb 5 Kingspan Stewards Qualifier ?
Feb 12 North Longford Anglers Boat Comp on Kealdra Lake. Phone John on 086 1963986
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 4 Boyle & Dist A.C. boat comp on Lough Gara for Paddy Sharkey Cup. Jane 0868301261
Mar 11 North Longford Anglers Boat Comp on Gortermone and Tully. John 086 1963986
Mar 18 Lough Gowna and Upper Erne AC Boat on Lough Gowna. Ph Ciaran on 086 8579156
Mar 25
Apr 1 Kingspan Qualifier ?
Apr 7-8 Boyle Open on Lough Key(boat)
Apr 8
Apr 15 North Longford Anglers Boat Comp at Dernaferst (Gowna) Ph John on 086 1963986
Apr 18 - 20 Lough Ree International Pike Festival (boat)
Apr 22 Lough Gowna and Upper Erne AC boat comp Lough Gowna. Ciaran 086 8579156
Apr 29
May 5/6 Bank Hol 2 day on Lough Gowna. North Longford Club. Ph John on 086 1963986
May 6
May 7 North Longford Ladies Boat Comp on Lough Gowna. Ph John 086 1963986
May 13 Kingspan Qualifier ?
May 19 Kingspan National Pike Championships Final
May 20 Lough Gowna and Upper Erne AC boat comp Lough Gowna. Ciaran on 086 8579156
May 27
June 3
June 10 Kingspan Qualifier
June 17
June 24
July 1 Kingspan Qualifier
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29
Aug 5
Aug 12 Kingspan Qualifier
Aug 19
Aug 26
Sept 2 Kingspan Qualifier
Sept 9
Sept 16
Sept 22-23 River Suck two Day Open. Dublin Pike Anglers Club/ Carlton Shearwater Hotel
Sept 23
Sept 30
Oct 7 Ireland Vs great Britain Team Challenge
Oct 14 Kingspan Qualifier
Oct 21
Oct 28 Bank Holiday Competition Lough Macnean, Blacklion, Co.Cavan
Nov 4 Kingspan Qualifier
Nov 11
Nov 18 All Ireland Inter Club Team Champs
Nov 25
Dec 2 Kingspan Qualifier
Dec 9
Dec 16
Dec 23
Dec 30

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Dromod Fishing Competition

2011-11-25T18:56:00.001Z

Fishing Competition this Sunday in Dromod 11am. Entry €40.

Final Competition of Season

2011-11-21T14:04:00.000Z

For the Final Competition of Season yesterday 20th November the Club fished lough gara. It turned out to be a great day weather wise & the fishing was nearly as good. More than 20 fish were weigh in. Ann conroy won first prize with a fish of 7pd 10oz. Martin Suffin was 2nd & Tom Commons was 3rd.
Declan conroy held on by just 1 oz to win the fisherman of the year. This was the icing on the cake for Declan after a great weekend, welcoming a new baby into the household. Well done Declan.
Myles Quinn was 2nd & Jim Clarke finished up 3rd.

Final Competition of Season

2011-11-17T11:05:00.002Z

Next Sunday the 20th November the club are fishing Lough Gara in what will be the final outing of the year. The competition will have its own trophy but will also decide the clubs fisherman/Women of the year competitions.
Fishing times 10am to 3:30pm.

As always all anglers are welcome and we'll look forward to seeing you there.

For further information contact Jane on 086 8301261

Michael Conroy Perpetual Memorial Cup.

2011-11-15T09:09:00.000Z

Great Days fishing on Lough Skeen, even allowing for the windy conditions.The Conroy family along with the Boyle & District Angling Club would like to thank all the anglers & non anglers who contributed to such a enjoyable event.
The winner Derrick Winters is really putting it up to us this season, having also won the competition on Lough Arrow a few weeks ago.
1st Derrick Winters, 2nd David Conroy, 3rd Myles Quinn.
The Fisherman of the year event is been dominated by Declan Conroy this year, he has been in the lead nearly from the start & is holding on going into the final competition. The fixture will be decided after the club meeting on Wednesday night.
I will add the photos of the presentation & of the pike caught later this week.

Ballaghaderreen Fishing Club competition 6th Nov

2011-11-07T18:58:00.000Z

Thanks to the members of Ballaghaderreen fishing club for a very enjoyable day fishing on Sunday.

I have a few photo's of some of the pike caught on the day.

MICHAEL CONROY PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP

2011-11-02T19:50:00.003Z

Sunday 13th November, sees the club head for Lough Skeen in Ballyfarnon to fish the Michael Conroy Perpetual Memorial Cup.

Fishing will take place from 11am to 4:30pm

The presentation will take place in Dodds Bar at 9:00pm.

As always all anglers are welcome and we'll look forward to seeing you there.

For further information contact Jane on 086 8301261

McNean Fishing Weekend

2011-11-02T19:46:00.000Z

Thanks to Mcnean angling club for a brillant weekend,great fishing,great craic,great hospitality. thanks to the people off Blacklion who make us feel so welcome every year and to all the staff off Eamon's piano bar. Congratulations to the committee for a job well done and on the success again this year in running such a great event. congrats to all the prize winners. LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR.
A few photo's of the lads mad to get going..

Boyle & District Angling Club

2011-10-17T21:37:00.000+01:00

Boyle & District Angling send there sincere sympathy to the Connolly & Keane families on there resent sad loss of there little daughter Mari, our thoughts and prayers are with you all and with little Mari. We would also like to send our thoughts & prayers to Richard Connolly (Jnr) for a speedy recovery.
Best wishes to Joe Tormey who hasn't been well lately, hope your back to yourself soon.

MICHAEL CONROY PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP --Postponed until early Nov

2011-10-16T18:17:00.025+01:00

The Committee have decided after the club meeting last night to postpone until early November. This is due to the high water levels preventing parking & launching of boats safety, the forecast for Sunday is also for wind & rain. The new date will be posted shortly.

This Sunday October 23rd 2011, sees the club head for Lough Skeen in Ballyfarnon to fish the Michael Conroy Perpetual Memorial Cup.

Fishing will take place from 11am to 4:30pm. The presentation will take place in Dodds Bar at 9:00pm.

As always all anglers are welcome and we'll look forward to seeing you there.

For further information contact Jane on 086 8301261

Also we had a great day fishing on Oakport Lake last saturday. All boats caught a few pike & the winner Jim Clarke had over 23pd of fish recorded.

1st Jim Clarke

2nd Martin Suffin

3rd Myles Quinn

I will post up Photo's later this week

Fishing Sunday 9/10/2011 Lough Gara

2011-10-11T08:23:00.001+01:00

Many thanks to Lough Gara Angling Club for a very enjoyable days fishing on Sunday last.
I don't have the final totals but Eamon & Brian had both the most fish & the largest caught, weighing in over 16pd. Photo below.
Don't forget were fishing next Saturday 11 to 5 @ Oakport Lake.

Glancy Cup

2011-10-07T12:33:00.000+01:00

We will be fishing for the Glancy Cup on Sat 15th Oct on Oakport 11am to 5pm.
More details to follow with regards transport to Clancy's on the Saturday evening.
Starting venue shown on the photo below.

Paddy Kelly Perpetual Memorial Cup Results

2011-10-03T08:39:00.002+01:00

The weather was very mild & calm. The lake was like a mirror but pike very hard to find.
A lot of anglers were wondering at the lack of big fish showing on the finders!

Hence it was a great effort by the winner Derek Winters to land a fish of 10lbs 13oz.

2nd & 3rd prizes were shared between Tom Commons & Billy Reid both with fish of 3lb 9ozs.
20 anglers in total turned out & all enjoyed the day.
Below is a few photo's of some members getting ready to head out & also a copy of the lovely e-mail sent by Paddy's family.

Jane,

I wish with all my heart I could be in Boyle this weekend for the Paddy Kelly Perpetual Memorial Cup. I follow it every year through my many friends in Boyle and Sligo – so many dear friends in my life because of my brother, Paddy Kelly.

I have visited Boyle twice, in 2008 & 2009 and have plans to come back next June for a friend’s wedding.

If you would like to respond to me this weekend, please use this email: maureenkelly1955@yahoo.com

The email I am writing from today is my work email.

I hope everyone has a brilliant time.

I can’t begin to tell you how much it means to me, Paddy’s daughter, Erin, his other two brothers Mike & Tim and his Mother Mildred, that Paddy’s memory lives on in Boyle - a place he loved and called home for a period of his life.

He continues to touch my life and bring new friends to me over six years after his passing.

Much Love,

Maureen Kelly Tice

Paddy Kelly Cup

2011-09-26T15:37:00.000+01:00

Paddy Kelly Cup Sunday 2nd Oct, 11am to 5pm on Lough Arrow.
Please contact Jane on 086 8301261 if you require further details.

Thanks to Google Maps for above image.

Revised Fixture List

2011-09-17T15:37:00.002+01:00

Paddy Kelly Cup now on Sunday 2nd Oct, 11am to 5pm on Lough Gara.
Glancy Cup Sat 15th Oct on Oakport 11am to 5pm.
Conroy Cup Sunday 23rd Oct on Lough Skean, fishing 11am to 4.30pm.

Paddy Kelly Cup Postponed

2011-09-10T11:49:00.002+01:00

Due to the forecast bad weather for Sunday 11th September the safety offices of Boyle & District Angling Club have postponed the Paddy Kelly Cup.

The Club have a scheduled meeting next Friday 16th September & will reschedule the fixture then. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Please contact Jane on 086 8301261 if you require further details.

Fixture Update

2011-08-17T21:21:00.004+01:00

Paddy Kelly Perpetual Memorial Cup 11th Sept on Lough Gara, Fishing 11am to 5pm.
Presentations will take place in An Craoibhan at 9.30pm. For more details of any of the above please contact Jane on 086 8301261.

Glancy Cup 1st Oct on Oakport, Fishing 11am to 4:30pm.
Mickie Conroy Perpetual Memorial Cup 23rd Oct on Skean, Fishing 11am to 4:30pm.
Angler of the Year 6th Nov on Lough Key, Fishing 10am to 4pm.

Please update your Diary....

August 6th Open Competition for pike, Lough Nablahy

2011-07-11T16:23:00.006+01:00

A very enjoyable day was had fishing these lakes, the worst of the weather passed us by.
Fishing was slow & everyone had to work hard to find a fish willing to take the bait.
In the end Tom Commons won with a pike of just under 7pd.
Joe Mulrennan took second with 6pd 5oz & Paul O'Donohoe got third with a fish of just under 5pd.
Paul did well fishing from the bank & landed 5 pike in all.

Martin Mitchell Perpetual Memorial Cup Results

2011-07-07T10:56:00.004+01:00

The Winner for 2011 was Paul Wynne, who did very well in difficult fishing conditions, (the weather was great but the fishing very slow) to land a pike just under 10ld weight. Paul won a great prize sponsored by the Mayfly hotel in Foxford Mayo & also holds the Memorial Cup for the year.
2nd prize was won by Jim Clarke.
More details to follow...

Summer Junior Fishing Competition

2011-07-04T19:31:00.000+01:00

Gerry Mattimoe Cup for 12/16 years.
Winner 2011 Lewis Woods.
Under 12 years winner Jack Sheridan.
Most Fish Caught Rebekah O'Donoghue.
Also in the prize's were Tara Sheridan, Mabel O'Donoghue, Oisin Mc Dermot, Lauren Connolly, Marie Connolly & Katie Conroy. A great day was had by all with a large number of fish caught, weighed & released by the young anglers who took part. Well done to all. Thanks to all those who turned up to make the event such a success. Martin Suffin was nominated gilly of the year by Tara Sheridan.
Photos to follow.

Fly fishing for pike rockets in popularity

2011-06-30T08:31:00.000+01:00

Link copied from a UK Fishing Site.
http://www.gofishing.co.uk/Angling-Times/Section/News--Catches/General-News/Fly-fishing-for-pike-rockets-in-popularity/

New Markers on Lough Key by IWAI

2011-06-28T08:25:00.002+01:00

The link below is to the Iinland waterways website shown the new markers on Lough Key.
The Erris Bay area is now marked for boats.
http://www.iwai.ie/download/MN_60_2011_Chartlet.pdf

Summer Junior Fishing Competition

2011-06-26T19:23:00.000+01:00

Junior Fishing Competition on Saturday 2nd July for the Gerry Mattimoe Cup & the Boyle & District Angling Club Shield.
Fishing at the Wooden Bridge from 2pm to 6pm.
Under 12 years for the Club Shield.
12 to 16 years for the Gerry Mattimoe Cup.

Lough Melagh

2011-06-20T18:23:00.000+01:00

The Club fished Melagh last Sunday & for a casual day out we all had good fun. The conditions were windy & hence a lot of wind burned faces by the end.
The best fish of the day went to Declan Conroy & i think its the first time a winning pike was caught on the fly rod. 3 or 4 of the total were got on the pike fly & judging by the fun had each member will be bring the fly rod next time. roll on the Martin Mitchell Perpetual Memorial Cup next month.
I will be updating the fixture list in the next few days for the September & October fixtures.

Martin Mitchell Perpetual Memorial Cup

2011-06-03T22:14:00.001+01:00

The Martin Mitchell Perpetual Memorial Cup will take place on Saturday 9th July on Lough Key. Fishing from 2pm to 7:30pm Entry Fee €20 per angler. This is an open event. Please contact Jane on 086 8301261 for further details.

This Competition is always fished for Charity & this year its for the Glen Oaks, Curlew View, Boyle.
Young Adults with special needs.
Your support will be very much appreciated.

Blog Viewer Traffic

2011-05-18T12:41:00.000+01:00

I just happened to notice the above number when i logged in today, this is very encouraging as it signals more than 5000 hits in the last month alone. The club members will continue to provide information of events & where possible photo's. If anyone has any comments or queries please send an e-mail to the address provided on the right hand side of the blog.

Poachers & Polluters Beware Inland Fisheries Ireland Launch 24 Hour Phone Service

2011-05-10T09:10:00.000+01:00

Just to remind you of the Phone Service that's provided by the inland fisheries board.

Inland Fisheries Irelands national 24 Hour Confidential Phone Line began operation December 1st, 2010.. The all important number is 1890 34 74 24 or for easier recall 1890 FISH 24. This phone line is designed to encourage the reporting of incidences of illegal fishing, water pollution and invasive species. Inland Fisheries Ireland staff will investigate the reports and process as appropriate.

From December 1st, the public can call IFI any time they witness illegal fishing or discover a water pollution event. Receiving timely information is critical to apprehending those responsible for damaging fish stocks or fish habitat. The public help is also being sought to prevent the spread of invasive species, which can cause millions of euros of damage to the aquatic environment.

http://www.anglingcouncilireland.ie/

The Angling Council of Ireland will be holding a foundation level coaching course in Athlone on 28th May, if anyone is intrested in the course, contact details should be avaible from the web site.

May Fly Sunday Odbert Cup

2011-05-08T19:27:00.004+01:00

Final Result : Eamon Conroy is 1st with a fish of 3lb.
Billy Reid is 2nd with 2lb 10oz & Declan Conroy 3rd with a fish of 2lb 7oz.
Photo's of the presentation in Dalys on Sunday Night, sorry about the auto flash didn't work very well.

Mayfly Report Sunday Morning

2011-05-08T11:03:00.000+01:00

Billy Reid is in the lead with a fish of 2lb 10oz.
Declan Conroy is holding 2nd place with a fish of 2lb 7oz.
Today the wind looks better for dapping, yesterday the wind was very blustery & hard work.
Will report later......

Facebook Photo's

2011-05-05T08:36:00.002+01:00

Click on the link below: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.112828495468436.26064.100002238585974

Note: you need to have a facebook login.

Annual Mayfly Open Competition

2011-05-03T15:44:00.001+01:00

Fixture Date 7th & 8th May 2011.
Times: Saturday 10am - 10pm.
Sunday 10am - 8pm.
Departure from Doon Shore .

Fishing for the Odbert Cup.
Weigh Masters to be confirmed closer to the event, & each person fishing can ring weigh master to weigh any fish caught. Mobile numbers will be provided on the day.
Boat fishing only & fish must be alive in order to be weighed. Hence competitors must ensure they have fish tank etc.
The Presentation will take place in Dalys bar, Bridge Street, Boyle at 9:30pm Sunday.

Easter Video of Pike Being Weigh

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Derick's Pike

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG2Kr9NnKFY

e-mail from Helen Lyons to Club Members.

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Thank you so much to the Boyle & District Angling Club for their wonderful bouquet of flowers I was delighted to receive today. It’s so so nice to get such a beautiful gift to thank me for something I had so much fun doing. It is a win win gift. Thank you. I have them displayed in a prime position in my front room and will tell all who sees them of u your kind gift.
Helen.

Easter Video of Pike Being Weigh

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Pike Caught by Mark.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYAuMNRhYp0

Easter Pike Festival Photo's, more to follow...

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Easter Final Results

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First i like to thank everyone for supporting our Angling Festival. It was great to see so many old faces, and also a special thanks to all the sponsors and fellow fishing clubs who despite the difficult times were most generous in their response with finance for food and equipment. The list of stewards, catering team, & other helpers are two numerous to fully list here, but the club really appreciate's your efforts. I will post up photo's later today.
Final Results :
1st Joe McDermott 23lb 12oz
2nd Ronnie Kerr 22lb 8oz
3rd Sean Kelly 20lb

Ladies Prize:
1st Lilly Dempsey 8lb 5oz.

Junior
1st Danielle Hughes 8lb 2oz
2nd Niall Diffley 7lb 12oz

Members Prize:
1st Barry Darby 19lb

Sunday Afternoon Update

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Doon Shore Friday Morning

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Club Members Pound's Recorded

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Note : This sheet only lists the members who have got off the mark, There are a lot of you who need to really get moving to catch Declan & Ann.
Declan is winning the Mens with a very good score of 32pd & 12oz.
Ann is way out in front of the ladies section with a score of 32pd & 5oz.
Ashling Sharkey is leading the Junior Angler section with a score of 3pd & 5oz.

Weather Looking Very Good For The Weekend !

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Sunday the 20th of March, Competition on Lough Skeen.

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Finally got around to posting some Photo's of our day out on Lough Skeen . Martin Suffin was a deserving winner on the day.

Pike Angling Festival

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Our Annual Easter Festival is going full steam ahead & the club members have been working very hard to ensure everyone really enjoys the weekend. Here is a more detailed list of the prizes & rules.

This is a two day event.

1st Prize €3000 plus Moonstone Jewellers Perpetual Cup.

2nd Prize €2000.

3rd Prize €1250.

Plus ten consolation prizes (minimum value €100)

Entry Fee €60(regardless of age)

Junior Section

1st Prize €200 Sponsored by Noel Daly Tiling Ltd Plus Boyle & District Angling Club Perpetual Shield

2nd Prize €100

3rd Prize €50

Ladies Section

Vauable Ladies consolation prize plus €300.

Club Members

Special prize for paid up members

All anglers are advised to wear life jackets.

All Boats must have suitable holding tanks

Saturday 23rd April : Start at Doon Shore 11am. Finish at Doon Shore 6pm. Check in time 9:30am.

Sunday 24th April : Start at Doon Shore 10am. Finish at Doon Shore 5pm.

Presentation at Doon Shore 6pm.

Boat Fishing only. Please contact Jane Suffin 086 8301261, Tom Commons 086 0246144or John Keenehan 086 2571519 for further details. you can allso e-mail boyleangling2010@yahoo.com

PADDY SHARKEY MEMORIAL PERPETUAL LOUGH GARA CUP 3rd APRIL 2011‏

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Hi All, Sorry it's taking so long updating the blog, hope we won't have any delays from now on. The weather was a bit blustery but fished very well. Most of the fish were caught in shallow water & this caught out a few of us sitting out at 20-30ft :-(. The results were as follows, 1st Ann Conroy (Paddy Sharkey Menorial Perpetual Lough Gara Cup) 2nd Pat Healy (trophie sponsored by Moonstone Jewelers). 3rd John Conlon (trophie sponsored by Moonstone Jewelers). Special ladies prize (sponsored by Deidre Geoghegan), winner Ashley Clarke. Junior winners, 1st Prize (sponsored by Shannon Gaels GAA), winner Kyle Darby. 2nd Prize David Smith 3rd Prize Paddy Sharkey(jnr) 4th Aishling Sharkey. Thanks to everyone who sponsored the prizes for this event. I will upload some Photo's of the event asap.

The Donlon Cup

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On sunday the 6th at Drumharlow lake the club held The Donlon Cup Pike angling competition. 23 anglers turn out on the day and 15 fish were landed.

The winner was Joe Mulrennan

2nd was Martin Suffin and

3rd was Joe Tormey.

Thanks to all anglers who fished.

The presentation took place in the Railway bar and thanks to all at the railway bar for a lovely night.

THE NEXT COMPETITION IS SET FOR SUNDAY THE 20TH OF MARCH TO BE FISHED ON LOUGH SKEEN.

This is an open competition, fishing from 11am to 5pm and is boat only. All anglers are welcome.

Joe recieves 3rd place

Martin recieves 2nd

Myles quinn accepts on behalf of Joe Mulrennan

On the day Ann Conroy caught this trout weighting in at 8lbs8oz which was return alive and well to the water

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

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The club has set dates and Venues for some future events.

The Donnellan Cup, Sunday the 6th of March, at Oakprt Lake. Fishing from 11am to 4pm.

Sunday the 20th of March, Competition on Lough Skeen. Fishing from 11am to 4pm.

The Paddy Sharkey Perpetual Memorial Cup on the 3rd of April on Lough Gara. Entries taken at Templeronan Pier from 10 am. For further details contact Jane on 0868301261.

All anglers welcome to All events.

Keep an eye here for more information on more competitions.

Boyle and District Angling Club AGM

2011-02-07T20:22:00.008Z

ELECTION OF CLUB OFFICERS.

Chairperson - Tom Commons.

Vice Chairperson - Billy Reid.

Secretary - Jane Suffin.

Vice Secretary - Myles Quinn.

Treasurer - John Keenahan.

Assistant Treasurer- Martin Suffin.

PRO - Eamon Conroy.

The club will hold an open competition fishing for the Donnellan on Oakport Lake from 11am to 4pm on Sunday 6th of March 2011.

All anglers welcome.

Change of Date for The AGM

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Due to unforeseen circumstances The Boyle and District Angling Club AGM will now take place on the 4th of February in the Patrick's Well bar commencing at 8pm.

For Further information Contact Jane on 086 8301261.

The AGM

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The Boyle and District Angling Club AGM will take place on Thursday the 27th of January in The Patrick's Well at 8pm. All are welcome

THE CLUB AGM

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The club AGM will take place in tawneytaskin school on 6th December 2010. All members are asked to attend and new members are welcome too.

The final competition of the year takes place this sunday the 21st of December on Lough Key, fishing from 11 am to 3pm. All anglers are welcome.

The christmas party will take place on the 11th December 2010 in Clarkes Bar. Any one who wishes to attend contact jane on 086 8301261.

COMPETITION POSTPONEMENT

2010-11-05T09:48:00.001Z

The Boyle & District Angling Club competition planned for Sunday next (7th November) has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, and will take place at a later date. Please keep an eye on this blog for details of the new date and time.

THE MICHAEL CONROY PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP.

2010-10-21T11:34:00.015+01:00

On Sunday 17th of October the penultimate competition of the year took place on Lough Skeen Ballyfarnon. The was The MICHAEL CONROY PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP.
33 Anglers togged out for action on what turned out to be a fine day for fishing and they were not disappointed by the fishing. In total 37 fish were caught and released on the day.
The day got off to a flying start with debutant angler Deirdre Molloy catching her first ever fish 15 Min's into the competition a pike the weighed just under 3lbs, this was not the only one in that boat at that time as her fishing partner Declan Conroy weighted in a pike of 8lbs 30z to give him an early lead. Martin Suffin then followed with a fine fish of 7 lbs 3oz.There were a number of other fish weighed in in the next half hour but the next big one was brought in by Richard Connolly about 12 noon.

After quite a struggle to get him in Richard and his partner Gerry MC Glynn weighed in a great fish of 16lbs 4oz. The sight of this fish gave alot of anglers the hope that there was something big for them out there . In the first hour and a half of this competition there were 12 fish caught. as the day progressed there were a number of fish weighed in between 5, 6 and 7 lbs out by various competitors including the main players in the race for fisherman of the year, who were Tom Commins , Declan Conroy, Jim Clarke and Myles Quinn.

About half 2 the next big fish was weighed and this was caught by Jane Suffin. This was a great looking fish of 14lbs 3 oz and it put Jane into second place.

This fish was closely followed by another fine fish of 10lbs 7 oz caught by Micheal Egan which was good enough to earn him third place.
As persistent shower of rain around 3:45 that lasted a half hour slowed down thing but at the end of the competition a flurry of smaller fish ranging from 1lbs odd to 7 lbs odd were weighed withe the biggest of them weighted in by Eamon Conroy and Jim Clarke which brought the total of fish to 37.
Both juniors who fish on the Ben Egan and Joe Egan caught fish with Joe winning that category.
So the result was .
1st Richard Connolly 16lbs 4oz
2nd Jane Suffin 14lbs 3 oz
3rd Micheal Egan 10lbs 7oz.

Declan Conroy & Jim Clarke

The pictures in decending order

Stuart Connolly.

Joe Egan, Junior winner.

Jim Egan

The four wise men in Dodds

1st place presentation - John Gallagher(Chairman) Richard Connolly(Winner) Eamon Conroy.

2nd place - John Gallagher and Jane Suffin.

3rd place John Gallagher and Micheal Egan.

Special mention of thanks to Ann Conroy and Jane Suffin who fed everyone in the morning with breakfast and over the day with soup and sandwiches. To view more pictures of the day and night click here

MICHAEL CONROY PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP

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This Sunday October 17th 2010, sees the club head for Lough Skeen in Ballyfarnon to fish the Michael Conroy Perpetual Memorial Cup.

Fishing will take place from 11am to 5pm with an entry fee of €15. Refreshments will be available at the shore, and the presentation will take place in Dodds Bar at 9:30pm.

As always all anglers are welcome and we'll look forward to seeing you there.

For further information contact Jane on 086 8301261

CLUB TRIP TO MAYO

2010-10-06T14:30:00.005+01:00

A number of club members recently went away to Foxford Co Mayo and fished Lavelly Lake. The catch of the weekend was caught by Martin Suffin with a pike of 10lbs 12oz seen in the picture above. This was a fine weekend away and a great time was had by all.

John and Tom weighing a catch

I seen him.... It was that lenght!!!!

CONGRATS TO PAUL O DONOGHUE

2010-10-06T14:05:00.004+01:00

Well done to Paul O Donoghue and his successful Irish Teammates in the recent 19th annual pike angling competition against Great Britian over the 2nd and 3rd of October on the river Suck. The Irish side won by 61lbs 1oz with a total score of 304lbs 3oz, with the Great Britian team back on 243lbs 2oz.

Paul was an integral part of the team catching 15 fish over the 2 days with a total weight of 43lbs 13oz.

Again well done Paul the club is very proud of you and your achievements.

Paul and one of his catches

The successful team in in there gear.

COMMONS WINS AGAIN

2010-10-05T23:34:00.013+01:00

On Sunday 3rd of October, Boyle & District Anglers fished for the Donnellan Cup on Lough Na Blaithe outside Elphin.
Weather conditions were perfect for the 21 competing anglers. Eighteen fish were caught and released on the day with most of the anglers adding to their total weights for the title of Angler Of The Year 2010.
Largest number of fish caught by one angler on the day was seven by Declan Conroy, the heaviest weighing in at 12lb 10oz and looking like a clear winner

until with half an hour to go to the end of the competition, Tom Commons and his boat partner, Joe Tormey, rang the weigh master with news of a good catch from the furthest end of the lake. Tom weighed in a cracking fish of 19lb 4oz for what was to be a personal best and worthy winner.
Joe, of course claimed responsibility for helping to land the fish as he said a calm head was required after a lengthy battle.
Tom is now in poll position on the leader board followed closely by Declan Conroy and Jim Clarke.
Jim, who won last months competition, finished in third place this time with two good fish, best of which weighed in at 5lb 1oz.

Presentation of prizes took place in the Moylurg Inn in Boyle on Sunday night and the club would like to thank Aaron and Kevin for their hospitality.
Our next outing will be on Sunday the 17th of October on Lough Skean near Ballyfarnon where We will compete for the Michael Conroy Perpetual Memorial cup. Fishing from 11am to 5pm.
This competition is open to all anglers, and with one competition remaining after the 17th, any one of the top ten anglers are still in with a chance of claiming the title for 2010.

IT SHOULD HAVE BEING ME!!!

WILL YE LISTEN!!!

CHEERS LADS!!! ROWZER

ITS ALRIGHT FOR YE BOYS AM GOING HOME!!!

SOME DAY !!!!

WINNER ALRIGHT !!!

HAPPY DAYS!!!!!

AM TELLING YE LADS ... THIS ONE IS A WINNER!!!!

Paul O Donoghue

2010-09-22T21:15:00.004+01:00

Paul O Donoghue receiving his Team jacket as a member of the Irish National Pike Angling Team 2010 presented to him on behalf of the Boyle and District Angling Club by Club Chairman John Gallagher. Paul is a long time member of the Boyle and District Angling Club and we wish him every success in the competition.

Paddy Kelly 2010

2010-09-20T13:25:00.004+01:00

On Sunday the 5th of September Boyle and District Angling Club headed for Lough Gara and fished for the Paddy Kelly Perpetual Memorial cup. The late Paddy Kelly hailed from Memphis and was a one time owner of the Memphis bar (formerly the railway bar) on Elphin street. During his short stay in Boyle Paddy make good friends with the Boyle and District Angling Club. Anyone familiar with our Easter angling competition will be aware that it was Paddy that started the barbecue and cooking facilities at the competition for us back in 2002. In 2003 he presented the club with the Paddy Kelly Cup.
Paddy left Boyle to return to Memphis in October 2004 and before he left he offered the club the chance to buy the now famous barbecue. Sadly shortly after returning to Memphis Paddy passed away and we now honour his memory annually with the fishing of the Paddy Kelly Perpetual Memorial Cup. This year a total of 29 anglers too part in the competition on a breezy but sunny day. fishing was slow to start but as the day wore on there were some good catches recorded. The biggest number of fish caught on the day by one angler was four, by John Keenehan which moved him closer to the top of the table for the angler of the year award. The heaviest of John fish also netted him 3rd place. Joe Mulrennan also moved up the league table with two good catches the heaviest of which gave him second place in the competition.

The winner for the second time having also won in 2004 and now leading the angler of the year league was Jim Clarke with two catches on the day the heaviest weighting over 10lbs. Jim has a habit of winning club competitions over the years and is always thereabouts at the end of the season when it comes to lifting the angler of the year award. With three Competition remaining and some of the more seasoned anglers not recording over the weekend it looking like an exciting finish to our angling year.

Presentation of prizes took place in An Craobhin bar on Sunday night and the next outing will be the Donnellan Cup on Sunday the 3rd of October.

Calendar of Events Remaining

The Donnellan Cup : Sunday the 3rd of October. Fishing from 11am to 5pm on Lough na Blaithe, Elphin.

The Micheal Conroy Perpetual Memorial Cup: Sunday the 17th of october. Fishing from 11am to 5pm on Lough Skeen, Ballyfarnon. Presentation in Dodds bar at 9:30pm.

Angler of the year league cups: Sunday the 7th of November. Fishing from 11am to 5pm on lough key. Presentation at the clubs annual Christmas dinner.

For further details contact Jane on 0868301261.

Click here to view more pictures of the event.

Commons wins the Clancy Cup.

2010-09-02T13:12:00.011+01:00

On Saturday afternoon the 21st of August we fished for the Clancy cup on Oakport Lake. in 2004 Ann Clancy kindly sponsored this event and since that time it has become a favourite with the club.

Weather conditions were perfect for the 22 anglers that took part and although alot of the pike that were caught were small some good fish were registered. 18 fish in total were weighed and released.

Runner up

Declan Conroy

Prize: a voucher for a meal for 2 in Clarkes Bar and Resturant.

Winner

Tom Commons

Prize: Clancy Cup and winners cheque.

Presentation took place on Saturday night in Clancy Bar Knockvicar and as usual the hospitality show by Ann and Des was second to none. A great nights entertainment followed. The club would like to thank Ann and Des for there kindness and already we look forward to 2011.

Was it really that big Tom!!!

We're all in trouble now Lads!!!! The Boss has Landed!Where's that F*@kin Trailer????

To view more pictures of the event click here

Don't forget about the Paddy Kelly Cup on Sunday 5th sep 2010. Fishing from 1pm to 7pm. Entries at Templeronan Pier from 12pm.

BOYLE AND DISTRICT ANGLING CLUB CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2010.

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GLANCY CUP:

Saturday 21st August 2010. Fishing 11am to 5pm on Oakport/Drumharlow Lake. Presentation in Glancys, Knockvicar at 9:30pm.

PADDY KELLY PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP:

Sunday 5th September 2010. Fishing 1pm to 7pm on Lough Gara. Presentation in An Craoibhin, Boyle at 9:30pm.

THE DONNELLAN CUP:
Sunday 3rd of October. Fishing from 11am to 5 pm on Lough na Blaithe Elphin.

THE MICHEAL CONROY PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP:

Sunday the 17th of October 2010. Fishing from 11am to 5 pm on Lough Skeen, Ballyfarnon. Presentation in Dodds at 9:30pm.

ANGLER OF THE YEAR LEAGUE CUPS.

Sunday 7th November. Fishing from 11am to 5 pm on Lough Key. Presentation will take place after the clubs annual Christmas dinner.

For further details contact Jane on 0868301261

CHILDERNS COMPETITION

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Boyle and District Angling club hosted our Annual childerns competition on Saturday the 17th of July. This was coupled with the Annual visit of the Chernobyl Childern who are always welcome.

JUNIOR COMPETITION

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We will host a junior competition on Saturday 17th of July at the Bailey Bridge Boyle.

Fishing from 2pm to 5pm.

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

Refreshments and B.B.Q. on the day. All children under 16 welcome.

PRESENTATION OF TELEVISIONS

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Picture courtesy of Sean o Dowd, Realboyle

Boyle and District Angling Club

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Boyle and District Angling Club recently fished for what has now become our main charity event for the year " The Martin Mitchell Perpetual Memorial Cup" . All monies collected over the weekend of the 5Th of may 2010 i.e. entries to the competition public donations and a house draw at the presentation, were this year donated to The Plunkett Home Patient Comfort Fund in Boyle.

Following some consultation with the staff at the Plunkett Home we decided that rather than give a presentation of a cheque that the club would purchase a number of televisions for the patients that were confined to their rooms.

Thankful with the generosity of the public and a club donation we were able to purchase 5 televisions.

we wish the patients and staff of the Plunkett Home in Boyle the best of luck for the future and many happy hours viewing.

Boyle and District Angling Club.

More photos from Martin Mitchell competition

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I better text herself

to view more Martin Mitchell competitions click here

Congratulations

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The club would like to extend congratulations and best wishes to Paul O Donoghue who recently made the Irish National Pike Angling team. Paul is a longtime member of the Boyle and District Angling club.

The Martin Mitchell Perpetual Memorial Cup.

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John Conlon with his winning fish

Presenting the cup is Liam Mitchell (left) and Tom Commons (right) with Christy Ennis recieving the cup on behalf of John Conlon. To view more pictures of the`event click here .

On Saturday 5th of May we fished The Martin Michell Perpetual Memorial Cup, in beautiful sunny conditions on Lough Key. While the day was not really suitable for angling all the 26 anglers that took part enjoyed the day relaxing in the sunshine. Alot of small fish were caught and released on the dayand the winner with a fish of 8lbs 12 oz was John Conlon a weekend visitor to Boyle all the way from Dublin.

The presentation of the cup took place in Dalys Lounge on Saturday night where we also held an in house draw for a Hamper sponsored by Kellys Londis and the lucky winner was Kevin Mc Donagh. A second prize sponsored by Dennis Dodd of the Crescent Bar in Boyle was won by John Keenehan.

The club would like to thank everyone who took part in the competition and members of the public who kindly donated to this worth cause, To our sponsors Dalys Bar for the entertainment on the night. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Plunkett Home Paitent Comfort Fund.

There is a meeting for club members tonight Thursday 10th of June at 10pm in Tawnytaskin school to finalise counting of monies raised over the weekend.

Keep a eye here for further updates and more pictures over the coming days .

Martin Mitchell Memorial Perpetual Cup

2010-05-27T13:09:00.002+01:00

Boyle and District Angling Club will host the Martin Mitchell Memorial Perpetual Cup on Saturday 5th of June 2010 on Lough Key. This is an open competition. Fishing will commence at 2pm and finish at 8pm.

Entry Fee will be €20 and entries fees will be collected at the Doon shore from 1pm on the day. All entries and donations collected will be given to "The Patients Comfort Fund" at the Plunkett Home Boyle.

Your support no matter how small will be greatly appreciated.

Light refreshments will be available at the Doon shore.

The presentation will take place in Dalys bar, Bridge street , Boyle at 9:30pm.

Next club meeting will take place on Wednesday June 2nd at 9:30pm in Dodds Crescent bar.

Annual Mayfly Cup Competition Results.

2010-05-17T19:37:00.005+01:00

We fished our Annual Mayfly Cup Competition for the Odbert Cup over the weekend of Saturday the 15th and Sunday 16th of May. This is a beautiful Cup and was left to the club by the relations of the late Emerald Odbert who lived at Greatmeadow, Boyle.

We had a total of 19 anglers competing over the weekend and alot of Trout were caught over the two days, the majority of which were released after weighing.

Weather conditions were reasonably good although it was a little on the cold side.

The main prize winners were

3rd: Joe Tormey

2nd: Eamon Conroy

1st: Declan Conroy

We had our presentation in Wynne's Bar in main st. Boyle, and the club would like to thank Keith and Majella for the wonderful hospitality they provided on the night.

A great night of storytelling followed about the fish that were caught and the ones that got away, and the later the night got the bigger the fish got.

Our next competition will be the Martin Mitchell Cup and details of this event will be posted here in the coming days.

Open Mayfly Competition.

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Boyle and District Angling Club will hold an open Mayfly competition on Lough Key for the Olbert memorial perpetual cup. The competition will take place over two days, On Saturday 15Th may and Sunday 16Th may. Fishing on Saturday will commence at 11am til 10pm and Sunday from 11 am till 8pm. Entries will be taken at the Doon Shore on Saturday morning between 10am and 11am. Entry fee is €20 euro per angler. The presentation will take place in Wynnes lounge on Sunday evening. If there is any changes to the above, details will be posted here.

For further details contact 086 8301261.

EASTER PIKE ANGLING FESTIVAL 2010

2010-04-05T13:40:00.009+01:00

Easter Pike Angling Festival 2010

Boyle and district angling club hosted the 18th Annual Easter Pike Angling Festival over the weekend in reasonably favourable weather conditions. A large number of anglers, spectators and well wishers attended at the Doon Shore on both days of the competition.

we also celebrated the 30th anniversary of the formation of our club.

On shore entertainment and regular updates of information were provided by Dj Richie Burke and Martin Walshe.

As usual the ladies at the BBQ and catering marquee ably helped by Jordan Maye, did themselves proud with the range of foods they provide to ensure that no angler or spectator went away hungry.

Members from the regional fisheries board attended at every weigh station to verify correct weights for participating anglers.

Our own trained first aid officers were on duty but were thankfully not called into action.

The Boyle and District Angling Club patrol boat and crew kept a watchful eye on proceeding throughout the two days promoting fair play and ensuring the safety of all participating anglers.

The numbers of fish caught over the weekend were down on previous years probably due to the cold snap in the weather in the week leading up to the event, However some big fish were caught and the following anglers were the big winners over the two days.

Junior Competition Results U16's

Sponsored by Noel Daly Tiling.

Third place: Donal Commons with a fish weighing 4lbs 13oz

Second place : Tyrone Nulty with a fish weighing 6lbs 8 oz

And the winner: Mark Hughes with a fish weighing 7lbs 1oz.

All other junior anglers received a selection of fishing baits and equipment sponsored Terry Mann's Jamestown Tackle.

Ladies section sponsored by the family of the late Paddy Sharkey,

Felton rd Boyle.

Third place: Sheila Corish with a fish weighing 1lbs 4oz.

Second place : Helena Mulligan with a fish weighing 2lbs 10oz.

And the winner : Mary Chapman with a fish weighing 5lbs 7oz.

Club Members Prize.

An electric outboard engine sponsored by the Boyle and District Angling Club and the Genesis Bronze Statue sponsored by Moonstone Jeweller,

The winner was Tony Egan Snr with a fish of 17lbs 5oz.

There were also ten anglers who received additional prizes to the value of €100.

Main Prizes.

Third : with a cheque for €1250 with a fish weighing 17lbs 11oz Charles Stewart.

Second: with a cheque for €2500 with a fish of 20lbs 8oz Marc Egan.

And the winner: with a cheque for €3500 and the Moonstone Jewellers Perpetual Cup and coincidentally on our 30th anniversary with a fish of 30lbs even, Anthony Scally.

Boyle and District Angling Club would like to thank all their sponsors and everyone who came one board over the weekend for the huge effort needed to run this event.

To all the visiting anglers we hope you enjoyed your two days with us and we look forward to meeting you all again next year.

Further updates and photo's of the festival and upcoming events will be posted over the next week.

Easter Fishing Competition 2010 Pictures

2010-04-04T19:00:00.009+01:00

A selection of photos from this weekends event - Pictures of the winning fish weighing in at 30lbs 0oz, caught by Anthony Scally from Mullingar.

2010-03-30T07:55:00.000+01:00

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To celebrate its 30th Anniversary, Boyle and District Angling Club will have a special draw for All Participating Anglers. Winning Prize will be a package for 2 people from main sponsors : The Mayfly Hotel Foxford [website...] and Foxford Fisheries [website...] including 5 nights B&B I meal for 2, 3 Day Single Bank Fishing on the exclusive, private Foxford Fishery on the River Moy.

Boyle & District Angling Club is particularly grateful to its sponsors:

Ultimate Insulation Services
Joe Simon Building Supplies
Raymond J. Devine Developments
East Brothers Machinery
Hotel Foxford
Foxford Fisheries

2010-03-29T16:20:00.000+01:00

The Paddy Sharkey Memorial Cup

2010-03-25T13:10:00.006Z

The Boyle and District Angling Club hosted the 8th annual Paddy Sharkey Memorial Cup on Sunday 21st March 2010 on Lough Gara.

In excellent weather conditions a total of 85 anglers took part in what is becoming a major angling event in the clubs calendar.

The Sharkey family made sure that every angler and spectator was made welcome and all enjoyed the hospitality from the catering marquee organised by and attended to by members of the Sharkey family.

On the day 58 fish were caught and successfully released back to Lough Gara. The presentation or prizes took place in Dalys bar bridge St, Boyle with the prize winners as follow:

To view more pictures of the event click Here

1st. Joe Mc Dermott with a pike of 23lbs 9oz

2nd. Brian Rush with a pike of 10lbs

3rd. Tom Commons with a pike of 7lbs 12oz.

The club are now finalising last minute details in the lead up to the 18th annual Easter pike angling festival along with the celebrating the 30th anniversary of the club.

We look forward to seeing all our old friends and hopefully making many new ones over the Easter weekend and hopefully we will be blessed with pleasant weather.

For further details in the lead up to the event keep logging on to this space DURING THE COMING WEEK.

LOOKING FORWARD TOO ANNUAL EASTER ANGLING FESTIVAL 2010.

2010-02-11T17:49:00.025Z

Boyle and district angling club this year celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the club, and this is the 18th year for them to host their annual two day Easter pike angling festival which takes place on Lough key, Boyle County Roscommon on Saturday 3rd and Sunday the 4th of April 2010.
This is now one of the major events in the countries pike angling calendar. This competition attracts upward on 200 anglers annually. Anglers travel from near and far, Ireland, England, Germany and Holland to take part.

Over the years this competition has continued to grow, from both an angling perspective and the large number of spectators who come to see the fish weighed and enjoy the atmosphere and join in the banter and the fun associated with this event. This event is held at the Doon shore on the shores of Lough key, Boyle Co Roscommon, a most idyllic location. On the shore anglers and spectators can avail of lots of on site refreshment in the comfort of a tented village and this enhances the hospitality of the event.

Mark O Connor 2008 Stats man Kevin at work Paddy O Neill 2009

This festival provides opportunities for all anglers with its adult section (male and female), ladies section, junior section and special prizes for club members. This competition down through the years has being won by anglers of all ages, the youngest winner being Jim Suffin from Boyle back in 1998 to anglers who only fish once a year for the craic Mark o Connor and Brian Byford being two names that spring to mind, and this shows how fair and open this competition is.
The overall prize fund is €10,000 with the prizes in the main section being
· 1st prize - €3500 plus the Moonstone Jeweller’s Perpetual Cup. ( for the single heaviest fish)
· 2nd prize - €2500
· 3rd prize - €1250
Entry fee is €60 per angler for the two days (regardless of age) which represents good value for the prizes on offer.

It would not be possible to put up a prize fund of this magnitude without the continued support of the anglers who turn up year after year and the generous sponsorship of our local businesses.
The organising of this festival is major undertaking and without the help of a loyal workforce it would not be such a success. Without Our office staff, Stewart's, patrol teams, catering core, weigh masters and the officials from the Shannon regional fisheries board who oversee the event every year and provide officials at each weigh station such an event would not be possible.

The competition is a boat only event and the safety of our anglers is of utmost importance. We urge all our anglers to have and wear lifejackets at all times, we have safety officers, trained first aiders and a patrol boat on standby incase anyone gets in to difficulty. The welfare of our pike is also very important to us and we ask that all boats have suitable holding tanks. We support a strict catch and release policy and we ask all our anglers to support this.
Boyle and district angling club was founded in 1980, since that time the club has gone from strength to strength and provided much competitive angling and entertainment for its anglers over the years. In addition to the Easter competition the club runs 12 major competitions throughout the season and this includes junior competitions.
The club adopted a strict catch and release policy a number of years ago and we are delighted to see so many clubs are following our example. The club also purchased a patrol boat and have a number of waterkeepers appointed by the courts to monitor fishing and aid in the preservation of fish stocks.

This event is highly regarded within angling circles and it generates much needed business for the town of Boyle and its surrounding areas.
We are looking forward to another successful festival and meeting all our old friends and hopefully some new ones.
For further details on the Easter competition and all other club events you can log on to realboyle.com and click on the Boyle and district angling club link on the left hand side that will bring you to our website, also you can call Jane on 086 8301261

Accommodation available for the angling week end

Mary Cooney "Cesh Corran" 071 9662265
Royal Hotel 071 9662016
Riverdale House 071 9667012
Christine Mitchell "Abbey House" 071 9662385
Glencarne House 071 9667013
Forest park guest house 071 9662227
Micheal and Patrica Harrington "Linsford guest house" 071 9662866
Lough Key House 071 9662161

Limited Boat Hire available contact Jane Suffin 086 8301261
Fishing tackle and dead bait available on the shore.
Hot food available on shore on both days
Carrick on shannon is the next nearest town (ten Min's from boyle)

OFFICIAL BOYLE & DISTRICT ANGLING CLUB MEETING

2010-02-11T16:27:00.002Z

The next meeting of The Official Boyle and District Angling Club will take place in Wynnes bar, Boyle on Wednesday 17th Feb 2010, at 9pm.

Congratulations

2010-02-09T18:27:00.003Z

Congratulations to Declan Conroy and Deirdre Molloy on the birth of their beautiful daughter Katie. Weighing in at 7lbs 12 oz at 11:55pm on Sunday 7th February. Wishing you all the best of Health, Wealth and Happiness from all the members of Boyle and District Angling Club.

Shield Results

2010-02-07T20:06:00.003Z

On Sunday Feburary 7th we fished for the Boyle and District Angling Club Perpetual Shield on Callow Lake.
A total of 18 anglers took part in very cold and harsh weather conditions.
The winner with a pike weighing 8lbs 15oz was Jim Clarke, and the runner up was Myles Quinn with a pike weighing 7lbs 10oz.
Well done to all the anglers who braved the elements on this the first outing of 2010 and we look forward to more favourable conditions for future competitions.

Watch this space for updates on future activities concerning the club.

2010-02-01T12:58:00.007Z

CALENDER OF EVENTS FOR FIRST PERIOD OF 2010

Sunday 7th Feb 2010. Boyle and District Angling Club Perpetual shield, fishing 11 am - 5pm at Callow Lake

Sunday 28th Feb 2010. Fundraising car boot sale 11 am - 3pm at the clubhouse in Tawnytaskin.

Friday 12th March 2010. Texas holdem fundraising night, on behalf of The Boyle and District Angling Club. in the Boyle Golf Club.

Sunday the 21st March 2010. The Paddy Sharkey Memorial Perpetual Cup, at Lough Gara. Fishing from 11am - 6pm. Presentation in Dalys Lounge at 8:30 pm.

Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of April 2010. The Boyle and District Angling Club, Annual Easter Pike Angling Festival. Fishing on Lough Key from 11am - 6pm on Saturday and 10 pm-5pm. Further details below.

Sunday the 25th April 2010. The Paddy Kelly Memorial Perpetual Cup. Fishing at 11am - 6pm on Lough Key.

Further details of all the events are given below.

CAR BOOT SALE

Boyle and District Angling Club will hold a car boot sale on Sunday the 28th February 2010.

Starting at 11 am until 3 pm at the club house in Tawnytaskin.

If you have any items ( bric a brac, books, furniture, clothes etc. ) that you no longer need, you could free up all that extra space in your house or shed by donating it to the club to raise funds.

Collection can be arranged if needed, call 086 8301261 all proceeds will go to the club.

If you would like to put in a stall or pitch you can do so @ €10 per pitch. For further details or to arrange collection of items contact jane on 086 8301261.

TEXAS HOLDEM

Fundraiser in aid if the Boyle and District Angling Club will take place on Friday the 12th March 2010 in the Boyle Golf Club.

For further details contact Jane 086 8301261.

ANNUAL EASTER PIKE ANGLING FESTIVAL.

Boyle and District Angling Club will hold there Annual Easter Pike Angling Festival on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of April 2010, on Lough Key.

This will be the 30th Anniversary of the founding of the club and the 18th Anniversary of the Easter Pike Angling Festival.

We are looking forward to seeing you all again this year to join in the celebrations.

For further details of this event and all club activities contact.

John Gallagher 086 3871616

John Keenahan 086 2571519

Jane Suffin 086 8301261.

THE BIG FREZZE!!

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The current cold spell has being creating some scenes around boyle that have not being seen in many a long year. Here are a collection of pictures taken on Sunday the 10th of january of the lake from different locations. To see these pictures click Here

2010-01-02T15:14:00.003Z

Boyle and District Angling Club's Safety Officers have made the decision to pospone the charity fishing competition due to be held tomorrow Jan 3rd 2010. The reason for this is the bad weather conditions and dangerous road conditons. The competition will take place at a later date to be confirmed.

Happy New Year to all.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

2009-12-22T12:19:00.008Z

On Friday the 18th of December the Boyle and District Angling Club held our annual Christmas party. It was a enjoyable night and a great time was had by all.

The club would like to thank Clarke's Bar and Restaurant for providing top class food and a great atmosphere for the occasion.

Once again there club would like to extent everyone who was involved and took part in club activities over the year a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

To view pictures of the party click here

SEASONS GREETINGS FROM BOYLE AND DISTRICT ANGLING CLUB.

2009-12-17T18:42:00.002Z

Boyle and District Angling Club would like to wish everybody involved with the club a Happy Christmas and Best Wishes to all for the new year.

2010 will be a special year for the club as we will be celebrating 30 years of angling and social activities since the club was formed in 1980. Plans are already being put in place for the highlight of the angling year which is our annual Easter pike angling competition, which takes place on April 3rd and 4th 2010. A full calendar of events for the forthcoming year will be posted by mid January.

Further details will follow as events unfold, Watch this space.

THE AGM

2009-12-16T23:12:00.003Z

Boyle and District Angling club AGM was held in Tawnytaskin school on Wednesday 16th of December. The committee that served in 2009 stood down and the following are the elected officials to the club for 2010.
Chairman - John Gallagher.
Vice Chairman - Tom Commons.
Secretary - Jane Suffin.
Vice Secretary- Ann Conroy.
Treasurer - John Keenehan.
Vice Treasurer - Billy Reid.
PRO -Eamon Conroy.
Safety Officers - Shane O Dowd, Martin Suffin and Tom Commons.

THANKS

2009-12-16T11:23:00.003Z

Ann Conroy would like to thank all the members of the Boyle and District Angling club who offer condolence and support during the difficult time of the death of her sister Mary Fallon nee Calpin.

CHANGE TO AGM

2009-12-07T17:17:00.007Z

The Boyle and District Angling Clubs AGM will now take place on Wednesday the 16 th of December at Tawnytaskin school. This change of date is a mark of respect to Ann Conroy on the death of her sister Mary.

Boyle Flooding

2009-11-26T13:17:00.006Z

Hi folks

While out and about i got some pictures of the recent flooding that has effected some of the local areas. Click Here to see more.

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