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 […]
Category: Lough Conn
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 […]
Dublin pipped by half a fish to Mayo
There was only one fish in it at the end of the day, with Lough Conn and Cullin measuring 15 fish over 11” to Dublin’s 14. The Dublin Bowl stayed in Crossmolina after a hard days fishing with the top performers coming from Cloghans, Abbey Shore, Castle Hill bay and Massbrook. On the Saturday temperatures […]