DTAA members and friends enjoyed a day out last Sunday 24th August at Laois Angling Centre.

14 youngsters turned out on the day with most either catching or hooking a fish, using fly fishing as well as bait fishing techniques.

The team at Laois Angling had recently stocked the lakes and so there were fish showing here and there, with both fly and bait equally successful.

Thanks to Laois Angling for hosting us and making every effort to ensure that our participants had a chance of a fish. Being the last weekend before school starts meant that it was quite busy which was great to see, so much interest in angling, with several family groups present, and people of all ages taking part and enjoying this excellent pastime.

Some pictures from the day in the gallery below.

and more delightful pictures here:

Thanks to Declan, Fran, Cathal for organising and helping out and to Evie for volunteering on the day and in advance preparing the lunches and prizes. Big thanks to John Harrington for coming along on the day to lend his support, advice and wisdom to the budding anglers. Thanks also to Mary Harkin in Rory’s who was very generous with her support for the prizes.

Finally, thanks to Inland Fisheries Ireland for their support for this event.