Angling

THE GREAT GAME FAIRS OF IRELAND
Host the largest outdoor display of tackle in Ireland and the best casting competitions. That is why they host the All Ireland Game Fair Fly Casting Championships.

Angling

The All Ireland Game Fair Casting Championships and much, much more...

The Irish Game and Country Fair at Birr Castle, Co. Offaly on the 22nd & 23rd August will host one of the best outdoor angling shows ever mounted in Ireland.

The angling section of the Fair is sited in the picturesque setting of the beautiful lake and is being co-ordinated by World Ladies Casting Champion Glenda Powell, no mean caster and coach herself...

Glenda with a fine Blackwater Fish

Apart from an outstanding range of quality tackle stands in a greatly increased Anglers Row where one can browse for all the major brands and even find a bargain or two, Glenda has put together an imaginative programme of demonstrations, coaching & tuition and casting competitions including attempts on the World and Irish Trout distance casting records.

Competitions

The competition classes will include: A Professional Class; A Class Open to all (except professionals); a Youth's Class and a Ladies Class.

Bill Godfrey, Dunfly Game Fishing Tackle (www.dunfly.com) is proud to be the main prize sponsor for the trout and salmon distance casting competitions. A special edition range of Dunfly rods specifically designed for the Irish market will be available at Birr Castle and the main competition prizes. Bill will also have on display a superb range of flies – both loose and boxed.

The top distance in the Trout Distance casting competition will go forward to meet the winners of the competition at the Northern Fair at Shanes Castle in a Great Game Fairs of Ireland Championships contest to win the Pat Burns Memorial Trophy and £500.

For the less expert angler there will be demonstrations including casting and fly tying and coaching from a wide range of experts including APGAI Ireland members who are coming across to supervise the competitions and offer coaching.

Ireland's top qualified lady angler Glenda Powell will be providing casting instruction where children and ladies are particularly welcome.

Great Game Fairs of Ireland Fly 2009

On display and sale on the Angling Classic's stand of Stevie Munn, The Northern Fair Angling Director will be the Great Game Fairs of Ireland Fly 2009 tied by Stevie.

Great Game Fairs of Ireland Fly 2009 Tied by Stevie Munn

Prizes

Professional Class: Fishing Rod sponsored by Loop Tackle worth €700
Second: €50 Top three qualify for All Ireland Game Fair Championships.

Ladies Class: First Prize Dunfly Tackle Second: €25

Youth Class (Under 18): First Prize Dunfly Tackle Second: €25

Novice Class (open to those other than professional): First Prize Dunfly Tackle Second: €25

In addition the top four casters qualify for the final of the Barbour All Ireland Game Fair Novice Championships at Birr Castle on the 23rd August to meet finalists from Shanes Castle. The winner will win a Barbour Linhope coat worth £400 and a tankard. These finalists for 2009 also qualify for the 2010 final at Shanes Castle.

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