There was only four points separating Cathal McDonnell and Fran Nugent going into the final competition of the season, the McCarron Cup fished on Lough Owel. Cathal was sitting comfortably ahead on 37 points for angler of the year against Fran’s 33 points. As it turned out on the day Cathal was safe finishing up […]
Category: 2026
Fran Nugent finishes 2nd in the Inter Pro!
Congratulations to Fran Nugent, top Leinster rod and overall 2nd place at the ITFFA Interprovincial, Lough Sheelin on Saturday 5th September. Fish were hard caught on a tough day for majority of anglers, but Fran’s 3 fish, all caught in a 20min period, secures his place on next year’s international spring team. Congratulations to Niall […]
Elvery 2026
Saturday 22nd August saw the rescheduled Elvery Cup take place on Lough Lene. 25 DTAA anglers took part. Conditions were very good in terms of cloud cover and temperature but the soft breeze favoured dries rather than wets, with some anglers trying buzzers during the day. There were plenty of fish showing, pitching and taking […]
Ian Rowand Trophy 2026: Jim wins in style!
Sweet Mother of God, this was not a day to miss! Perfect weather conditions. Outstanding fishing. Jim Keeshan brought in the winning bag and, by some distance, the heaviest fish of the season so far. Congratulations to Jim for what is a remarkable days fishing and a magnificent brown trout of just over six and […]
Hubert wins LM Byrne Cup 2026
Well it warmed up at last and lovely conditions for fishing greeted 26 DTAA anglers as expectations were high and the banter was flowing.And Lough Lene didn’t disappoint with some lovely fished weighed in.Dries and wets both proved the successful methods on the day.Hubert Smith won with a fine fish of 5.435 Lb, John O’Neill […]