The weather was perfect, plenty of fish, boundless enthusiasm and joy ensured that the 15 children and young people (and their grown ups) had a great day out last Sunday. We gathered at the Laois Angling Centre at 11am, fished for a couple of hours, followed by lunch and, most importantly, the prize giving, wrapping […]
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Elvery Cup goes to Dave Canning
Huge turnout for the annual Elvery Cup which was fished Saturday 27th on Lough Leane. A warm day, moderate wind and very little rain. The fish were not very plentiful with just 13 fish returned. Many fish were showing but were likely to have been feeding on snails below the surface with little or no […]
Ian Rowand Trophy report
On Saturday, 6th July 2024, 26 avid anglers gathered at Tullaghan’s Shore, Lough Owel, for a friendly fly fishing trout competition: The Ian Rowand Trophy. The day was marked by highly variable weather, truly a case of “four seasons in one day.” Anglers faced heavy, biting rain showers with gusty winds, which later transitioned to […]
LM Byrne Cup Results
It was chilly enough for June and while the rain held off, there was little or no wind for the first few hours of the LM Byrne Cup on Lough Lene last Saturday. 33 DTAA members set out at 11am with 12 weighing in fish. As usual it was a heaviest fish competition and of […]
Two DTAA members to represent Ireland in 2025
Following the National Final in Killarney this weekend we are delighted that DTAA’s Gary Coakley and John O’Neill are through to represent Ireland in 2025 with Cathal McDonnell on the reserve list. Congratulations to Gary, John and Cathal
Crossmolina Whit Weekend 2024
I was fortunate to have been able to take part in the annual Whit Weekender on Lough Conn this June bank holiday. Of the 80+ anglers and boatmen taking part, DTAA was very well represented by myself (Declan), Gerry Heaslip, Willie Scully, Donal Rafferty, Chris Meadows, Cathal McDonnell, Terry O’Keeffe, Anthony Mc Grattan and Hubert […]
Wishing DTAA’s John O’Neill the best on Lough Ennell!
Wishing DTAA’s John O’Neill and the rest of the Senior Lake Team as they fish the Four Nations Home International 2024 on Lough Ennell this Friday. Tight lines John. The banner image is from last year when John had a big fish from Owel… Hopefully he’ll pull a couple of those out of Ennell this […]
Best wishes to those competing the Irish ladies international
Best of Luck to DTAA members Almha McDonnell and Edel Beresford and all the Irish ladies team at the International in Lynn Brenig, Wales on Thursday 23rd May 2024. (Photo taken yesterday at international hotel). Banner photo credit to the Ladies International Team facebook page.
Dublin takes the ‘Bowl’ in a close run contest and the Pratt Cup goes to PJ!
Crossmolina, May 2024 – As dawn broke over the serene waters of Lough Conn, the gentle hum of nature was accompanied by the eager chatter and unwavering optimism of anglers from across Ireland. The weekend of May 4th and 5th marked the continuation of an angling tradition that has been a highlight in the calendars […]
Crossmolina 2024, C’mon the Dubs!
Weather conditions are close to perfect, if a little chilly, for this May bank holiday’s annual weekender with the Lough Conn and Cullin Anglers. A score of eager DTAA members have been looking forward with great optimism to what for many of us is the best fishing and craic weekend of the year. It didn’t […]