Currently there is no public access to Lower Lough MacNean to facilitate boating, fishing and swimming activities.
Fermanagh angler O’Doherty eyeing up more glory
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FERMANAGH angler James O’Doherty said it is an “amazing feeling” to be placed third in the world in angling as he aims to make it to the top in the sport. Following the conclusion of the Feeder Fishing Nations World Championship, the local man finished third in the leaderboard, just narrowly behind winner Ansing Ramon […]
Thrilling finale to Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival
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The 48th Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival culminated in a thrilling finale on Friday with Mark Silman, from Doncaster, reeling in the heaviest weight of 41.610kg over the three-day event, netting the winner’s cheque of £5,000 and the coveted Belleek Trophy. Lisnaskea man, Jordan Hall, secured a remarkable second place, harnessing his angling prowess to reel […]
Anglers travel to county for Fermanagh Fishing Classic
SOME top anglers from across Europe have descended to the shores of Lough Erne for the return of the popular Fermanagh Fishing Classic which takes places after months of uncertainty. Local and visiting anglers were left outraged after the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs threatened to cut funding for the event, prompting a […]
Joy as Fermanagh Fishing Classic festival reinstated
A LIVERPOOL angler who has been traveling to the county for 50 years to compete in the Fermanagh Fishing Classic has said: “this is the best bit of news I’ve heard this year” about the recent reveal that the funding for the event has been reinstated. This comes after it was announced that funding for […]
Angling for Fermanagh Fishing Classic reinstated
FUNDING for the Fermanagh Classic and the Pike Classic Fishing Festivals has had its funding reinstated by DAERA. This comes after DAERA previously withdrew funding for staff overtime, putting the angling events at major risk, prompting anger from anglers who make the trip to the county and local businesses who benefit. Local politicians were calling […]
Fresh calls for return of Fermanagh angling classic
Fishing events across Fermanagh are at risk due to funding cuts from DAERA.
Davy’s catch highlights importance of Fermanagh angling
LOCAL angler Davy McConville was in for a major surprise when he caught a giant pike at Dulrush Fishing Lodge recently which further emphasises the “potential of fishing” in Fermanagh. Major fears have been raised over the future of local angling after the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs withdrew overtime funding which could […]
Anglers lament possible cancellation of Classic
A LIVERPOOL angler who has been travelling to the county for 50 years to compete in the Fermanagh Fishing Classic said it’s “a sad day” that the event could be cancelled due to funding. Major concerns have been raised that the popular fishing festival could be scrapped after the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural […]
Overtime costs threaten future of Fishing Classic
THE future of the Fermanagh Fishing Classic is under threat after the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) withdrew funding for staff overtime due to ongoing budget pressures. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council had been informed by DAERA’s Inland Fisheries section that it could no longer provide support for the event. Minister Andrew […]