IFI Sponsorship Programme
Sponsorship Programme 2025
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) may, at its discretion and depending on the availability of resources, provide support to groups, associations, clubs or other appropriate bodies to assist with Events which meet the aims of the IFI Sponsorship Programme.
Proposed eligible events and categories for 2025 are as follows (in order of priority):
- Large International Championships (World/European Championships etc.) held in Ireland which showcase Ireland’s sustainable angling tourism product and contribute sustainably to economic growth in rural regions, supporting jobs and businesses (Maximum €5,000 per event).
- Awards will be banded based on levels of participation achieved, higher levels of participation and longer duration events will receive higher awards. Final award may be lower than initial award amount if anticipated participation levels are lower than actual participation.
- Medium to large competitions held in Ireland with a high percentage of overseas participation which showcase Ireland’s sustainable angling tourism product and contribute sustainably to economic growth in rural regions, supporting jobs and businesses (Maximum €1,500 per event).
- Awards will be banded based on levels of participation achieved, higher levels of participation and longer duration events will receive higher awards. Final award may be lower than initial award amount if anticipated participation levels are lower than actual participation.
- Novice angler events & training courses which increase participation in angling, reinforcing sustainable angling methods and fish welfare (Maximum €500 per event/course).
- Awards will be banded based on levels of participation achieved, higher levels of participation and multiple events/longer duration events will receive higher awards. Final award may be lower than initial award amount if anticipated participation levels are lower than actual participation.
- Staff attendance at educational events in person or online e.g., class visit, field trip, Green schools or request for IFI attendance at public events e.g., open day, fish display, angling display.
- Information dissemination / initiatives to promote fisheries awareness / conservation and protection of the inland fisheries and sea angling resource / promotion of angling as a key sustainable Irish tourism activity e.g. seminars / coaching / training / workshops / fieldtrips etc. (Maximum of €1,000 per event applies).
- Support of juvenile and minority angling teams representing Ireland at international events both home and abroad (Maximum of €500 per team).
IFI will also offer other forms of support where resources allow, including but not limited to staff support; biosecurity assistance; loan of equipment; advertising support; promotional items; advice on event organisation and online event reporting.
For the purposes of the support material and sponsorship application form, Event is used to describe any appropriate inland fisheries, recreational angling, education and awareness or other appropriate event, competition, item, initiative etc. as described above.
Sponsorship Programme 2024 - download forms
If your club was awarded funding in 2024 but have not yet received that award, you can download the relevant forms to claim your sponsorship award below. These should be submitted along with an invoice and other forms that may be requested (insurance, Garda vetting etc.).
The IFI Sponsorship Programme aims to increase awareness of IFI, its work, recreational angling in Ireland and the inland fisheries resource. IFI may support events on the basis of:
- Location and nature of the Event;
- Potential of the Event to introduce new users to angling in an active capacity, i.e., not just as spectators;
- Education/Increased awareness/Empowerment of stakeholders in the areas of recreational angling/environmental/commercial fisheries/habitat issues/increasing tourism offering;
- Development of non-established Events; Support of established events
- Increased participation in National & International Events for juvenile/female/anglers of disability.
- Distribution of sponsorship across all angling disciplines and all River Basin Districts in equal proportions where possible;
- Promotion of equal opportunities events.
- Promotion of Events that can draw large numbers/repeat visits of angling participants to rural areas
Children and Vulnerable Adults
Event organisers should follow the Children First National Guidance 2017 on working with children. You will find this at the link below. As per the Children First Act 2015 and the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 all event organisers and those assisting in the event must be Garda Vetted. https://www.tusla.ie/uploads/content/Children_First_National_Guidance_2017.pdf
Forms of Support Available
Financial support subject to maximum limits set out above and available budget.
Staff, equipment loan and location supports are subject to availability.
IFI will not financially support:
- The provision of hospitality, where the hospitality is the central or core aspect to the support sought from IFI;
- Events where the primary function of the Event is fund-raising;
- Prize money.
- Read the terms and conditions as outlined below.
- Read and accept the Privacy Notice which outlines the categories of personal data collected and processed by IFI in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Once you click ‘Accept’ on the Privacy Notice you can register as an applicant, after which you will receive and email which identifies your username and password
If you have previously applied for IFI funding you can log in using your existing credentials by clicking this link
- Then follow the steps to complete the online Application form (this form can be saved for completion in more than one sitting)
- Following receipt of your application form you may be asked for further documentation (e.g., consent forms for photography of u18s, insurance forms, tax clearance certificates)
Sponsorship Application Form
The Application Form is designed to ensure that IFI has the necessary information to evaluate the application. The Privacy Notice outlines the categories of personal data collected and processed by IFI for the purposes of evaluating and processing your application.
Submission Deadline
All applicants for financial support must complete and submit the online Sponsorship Application between December 23rd, 2024, and January 24th, 2025. Applications will not be assessed until AFTER the submission closing dates. Applications for non-financial support can be submitted at any time.
Late or incomplete application forms will not be assessed. It is the responsibility of the person/organisation seeking support to ensure the application is received in time to meet the deadline. There is no automatic entitlement to support from IFI. IFI’s decision is final.
Freedom of Information
IFI is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 and the European Communities (Access to Information on the Environment) Regulations 2007 to 2014 and therefore has to consider any request made to it under both of these statutory laws.
If you consider that any part of your application would be subject to any of the statutory exclusions under that Act please so indicate in your application, specifying under which exemption you believe the content should be excluded.
Health and Safety
The Event Organisers must adhere to all the relevant Health and Safety Legislation and carry out all necessary risk assessments, checks and procedures to safeguard the Event participants and spectators.
In IFI sponsored Events on inland waterways where participation or administration/stewarding activities require participants to go afloat on board a boat, float tube, kayak or other type of vessel, a lifejacket must be worn by all individuals involved in these activities. For sea angling Events, life Jackets must be worn by all participants, stewards and organisers where required by law. Organisers are asked to postpone those Events where weather conditions forecast, particularly wind (Beaufort 6/Strong Breeze and above), are not conducive to safe angling or where Met Eireann issue weather warnings; otherwise, they may forego any awards granted.
Change of Dates
In awarding sponsorship support, IFI may require event organisers to change the event dates, where congestion occurs or to provide for better clustering of complimentary activities i.e., dates of events changed to maximise spread of angling activity/opportunity.
Sponsorship criteria
Angling Event Applications will be assessed according to the following criteria and assigned a score with support proportionally awarded to the highest scoring Events. Only Events which meet the essential criteria will be considered.
Event duration and participation levels are used to estimate the economic/coaching impact for each event and other factors under consideration include:
International Events held in Ireland
- Organised by an Angling Federation/National Body/Other;
- Majority of participants from overseas;
- Must be equal opportunities events;
- Be a recreational angling event on waters under the remit of IFI or raise awareness of the commercial use of inland fisheries;
- Give due regard for the environment, ecology and biodiversity of the waters by a) implementing the principles of ‘Leave No Trace’ and
b) ensuring that bio-security measures are in place in line with IFI recommendations; - Have public liability insurance and insurance that indemnifies IFI against claim.
- Have Garda vetting and child protection training in place for underage events
- Fish welfare initiatives/catch and release are promoted and practiced.
National Events & Novice Angler Events
- Organised by local clubs/organisations;
- Must be open to non-club members;
- Must be equal opportunities events;
- Be a recreational angling event on waters under the remit of IFI or raise awareness of the commercial use of inland fisheries;
- Attract new anglers in an active capacity and not just as spectators;
- Give due regard for the environment, ecology and biodiversity of the waters by
a) implementing the principles of ‘Leave No Trace’ and
b) ensuring that bio-security measures are in place in line with IFI recommendations; - Have public liability insurance and insurance which indemnifies IFI against claim.
- Fish welfare initiatives/catch and release are promoted and practiced.
- Have Garda vetting and child protection training in place for underage events
- A business case is submitted that details the socio-economic benefits of the event.
IFI will not support any competition where the results/scoring system necessitates the killing of fish. Catch and release is mandatory on coarse, pike and game angling events and scoring by length measurement only is mandatory on pike and game angling events.
Post Event Evaluation
The organisers of the Event are required to submit an IFI Event Report Form with detailed accounts of angling returns (where applicable), press cuttings, photographs, details of participation and attendance. Events/organisers who do not return completed report forms to IFI as required may be deemed ineligible for future sponsorship funding.
Photography
Any photographs taken at the Event by or on behalf of IFI or provided by the Event Organisers may be used in IFI publications, Facebook or website etc. Events that include children aged under 18 must seek the written permission of parents/guardians to take photographs and must inform them for what purpose the images will be used.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Development of non-established Events
Where possible, support will be assigned to assist with the development of new Events which provide additional opportunities to attract more users to recreational angling.
Leave No Trace initiatives
The Leave No Trace programme is designed to help outdoor enthusiasts to value the natural environment, to understand the impact of their activities and to enable them to make decisions to minimise that impact while still enjoying their activities with freedom.
The seven principles of Leave No Trace are:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Be Considerate of Others
- Respect Farm Animals and Wildlife
- Travel and Camp on Durable Ground
- Leave What You Find
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Minimise the Effects of Fire
Events should be organised with due consideration to Leave No Trace where applicable. For more information on Leave No Trace see http://www.leavenotraceireland.org/
Evaluation and Notification
- The sponsorship evaluation committee will evaluate all submissions in line with the sponsorship evaluation criteria while taking note of any developments arising out of discussions taking place between the Minister of State and the angling federations.
- After the closing date and advise applicants of each outcome in writing.
- If sponsorship is approved, the applicant will be sent a letter of offer containing the conditions of sponsorship which must be signed and returned.
- If sponsorship is not approved, the applicant will be advised.
Insurance
IFI strives to manage risk associated with events taking place on fisheries in its care. To ensure that event organisers have appropriately assessed the risk associated with their event on IFI fisheries, IFI has divided events into two categories each with different insurance verification standards;
Category 1 (LOW Risk) Events
This category includes events:
- Where any water-based activity is appropriately equipped using qualified personnel at the appropriate supervisor-to-participant ratios (as deemed by the sports organising authority);
- From accredited or suitable applicants, i.e., a constituted club or organisation with a history of running similar activities or event organisers / supervisors who are accredited in the activity proposed and have ongoing insurance.
Category 1 events may be required to submit the name of their insurance company, the policy number and date of expiry.
Category 2 (HIGH Risk) Events
This category focuses on events which include water activity which;
- Is predominately motor-powered;
- Has a multiple number of waterside or waterway activities within the event; and/or
- Is organised by an ad-hoc committee.
Category 2 events must have their insurance company complete an Insurance Verification Form and return it for verification by an independent insurance assessor.
Powered events are considered to be those where the engine used in the craft exceeds 10hp.
The insurance verification process must be completed a minimum of three weeks before the event takes place.
Conditions of Support
The conditions of support may include some or all of the following:
- that IFI must be acknowledged in all promotional material; other schemes involving IFI support will also be acknowledged where applicable (Dublin Angling Initiative; Angling for Youth Development Ireland; Midland Fisheries Fund; Salmon Conservation Fund etc.);
- the location of the event and GPS location be advised for inclusion in event mapping and calendars;
- that all material associated with the Event must display the ‘Sponsored by Inland Fisheries Ireland’ corporate identity logo in a prominent position; identifying logos for other schemes involving IFI support will also be displayed where applicable (Dublin Angling Initiative; Angling for Youth Development Ireland; Midland Fisheries Fund; Salmon Conservation Fund etc.);
- that IFI may use any details / reports about the event and photographs taken at the Event or supplied by the Event Organisers in printed materials and on the IFI website, Facebook page etc.;
- that IFI approve of all related designs and layouts;
- that the Event be titled the “IFI (Event Name)” and that it be referred to as such in all promotional material, individual arrangements may be agreed;
- that the Event insurance is deemed adequate by the IFI insurance company, angling clubs may be asked to provide a copy of their insurance documentation as proof;
- that a profit & loss account for the Event be submitted;
- that a Tax Clearance Certificate or letter from the relevant Tax Authority is submitted (where total payments to the particular individual/organisation may exceed €10,000) in the tax year;
- that fish welfare initiatives/catch and release are promoted and practiced. IFI will not support any competition where the results/scoring system necessitates the killing of fish; catch and release is mandatory and scoring by length measurement only is mandatory on pike and game angling events;
- that advice in relation to improving biosecurity arrangements will be adopted; see https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/Biosecurity/biosecurity-for-boaters-and-anglers.html;
- that an IFI Event Report Form be completed and returned to IFI within a fortnight of the event taking place. Where an Event organiser does not complete and return the relevant report forms that event/organiser may be ineligible for future sponsorship;
- that event organisers may be required to assist/facilitate IFI in conducting participant surveys at their events;
- that in order to minimise impacts on the environment the seven ‘Leave No Trace’ principles be adhered to for the duration of the event. For more information on Leave No Trace see http://www.leavenotraceireland.org/;
- Conditions as deemed necessary for the particular event.
- Applicants must provide proof that the event will be compliant with the conditions listed above if requested by IFI to do so
In awarding sponsorship support, IFI may require that events be clustered, i.e. dates of events changed to maximise use of resources or ensure sufficient resources.
General Data Protection Regulation
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) fully respects the individual’s right to privacy and will not collect any personal information without consent. Any personal information provided to IFI will be treated with the highest standards of security and confidentiality, strictly in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation [Regulation (EU) 2016/679]. This information will be collected and processed by IFI in accordance with GDPR requirements and held for the purposes of corresponding with Sponsorship Programme applicants. For further information please see our Privacy Notice.
Acceptance of Sponsorship Offer
Applicants must confirm that they accept the offer of sponsorship and agree to the conditions of sponsorship by signing a document which will be sent to the event organisers with the letter of offer.
In order to claim any financial sponsorship awarded, event organisers will be required to invoice IFI. IFI will NOT be able to issue payment until such an invoice has been received. Payment will be by electronic transfer only and bank IBAN and BIC details must be provided,
To claim a sponsorship award, all invoices and supporting documentation must be submitted to Inland Fisheries Ireland before December 12th, 2025, otherwise financial support may be forfeited.
If the conditions of sponsorship are not adhered to, IFI has the right to withhold or seek to recover all or part of the support provided.
Applications will not be assessed until AFTER the submission closing date of January 24th, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be assessed.
If you would like this information in large print or other formats, please contact:
Inland Fisheries Ireland, 3044 Lake Drive, Citywest, Dublin 24, D24 CK66, Ireland. Phone +353 (01) 8842600.
Inland Fisheries Ireland's Sponsorship Programme supported the following events and initiatives in 2024.
CARLOW
Barrow Perch Bonanza 2024, organised by the Romanian C&R Angling Association, River Barrow
CAVAN
Introductory Day to Flyfishing for Women, organised by the Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association, counties Cavan and Donegal
Ulster Trial Annagh Lake, organised by the Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association, Annagh Lake
International Angling Week 2024, organised by the Lisdoonvarna Fanore Sea Angling Club, Fanore
CORK
Cork Small Boats Festival 2024, organised by the Cork Small Boats Festival
World Boat Championships Seniors, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Crosshaven
DONEGAL
Getting Community Hooked on Angling workshops, organised by the Deele Community Anglers, Raphoe
Half-day Angling Trips, organised by the Arranmore Charters, Arranmore Island
Defence Forces All Army Sea Fishing competition, organised by the Defence Forces Sea Angling Club, Rathmullan
World Sea Boat Championships Under 21s, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Rathmullan
DUBLIN
Juvenile coaching and awareness days, organised by the Balbriggan and Skerries Fishing Club, Hynestown Reservoir
GALWAY
Galway Bay Sea Angling club Angling for All day 2024, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Oranmore Galway
KERRY
Juvenile Angling, organised by the Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club, Killarney - Lough Barfinnihy
KILDARE
Friendly International, organised by the Romanian C&R Angling Association, Willson Bridge, Monasterevin Canal
LAOIS
Intermediate Training Day for Women (Laois), organised by the Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association, Laois Angling Centre
Introductory Event for Women New to Flyfishing (Leinster), organised by the Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association, Laois Angling Centre
Irish Spring Angling Fair, organised by the Ardaire Springs Angling Centre, Ardaire Springs Angling Centre
LEITRIM
Ballinamore Angling Festival, organised by the Lakelands Angling Club, Ballinamore
Junior Competition, organised by the Lakelands Angling Club, Ballinamore
Ladies Open Fly Fishing Competition, organised by the Lough Rowan Angling Club, Lough Rowan
Youth Coaching Days, organised by the Lakelands Angling Club, Ballinamore
LONGFORD
Trout Fishing in Leebeen for Juniors, organised by the North Longford Angling Club, Leebeen Park, Aughnacliffe
MAYO
22nd Annual National Junior Competition, organised by the Newport Sea Angling Club, Clew Bay
58th Annual Newport Sea Angling Festival, organised by the Newport Sea Angling Club, Clew Bay
Newport SAC Teams Competition, organised by the Newport Sea Angling Club, Clew Bay
Beginners Fly Fishing, organised by the Craoibhin Ballina, Ballina
Cast Coaching Programme Connaught 2024, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Killala
Connaught Youth Initiative Day 2024, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Killala
EMAA Novice Angling Event, organised by the East Mayo Anglers Association, Mount Falcon
MEATH
2 Day International Angling Festival, organised by the Royal Enfield Coarse Angling Club, Royal Canal around Enfield
Junior League 2024, organised by the Royal Enfield Coarse Angling Club, Royal Canal
OFFALY
Tullamore Junior Anglers 2024, organised by the Tullamore and district angling club, Grand Canal Tullamore
ROSCOMMON
Third Suck Valley Way Annual Conference, organised by the Suck Valley Way Anglers, Hannons Hotel, Roscommon
Angling Trips for Secondary Schools, organised by the Lough Ree Access for All, Ballyleague, Lanesborough
Learn to Fish, organised by the Lough Ree Angling Hub, Lanesborough
SLIGO
Fly Tying Classes, organised by the Lough Arrow Fish Preservation Association and District Anglers, Collooney
TIPPERARY
Angling for All, organised by the Cashel, Golden and Tipperary Anglers Association, Golden Village
WATERFORD
CAST Coaching programme Munster 2024, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Woodstown
Dunmore East Small Boats Festival 2024, organised by the Rinnashark Sea Angling Club, Dunmore East
Munster Youth Initiative Day 2024, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Woodstown
Rinnashark Sea Angling club Angling for All day 2024, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Woodstown
WESTMEATH
Advanced Training Day for Team Ireland 2024, organised by the Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association, Lough Lene
Athlone River Fest, organised by the Athlone River Festival, banks of the Shannon Athlone
Athlone River Festival Coarse Angling Match, organised by the Midland & District Coarse & Pike Anglers, Big Meadow Athlone
Home Nations Spring Fly Fishing Championships 2024, organised by the Lough Ennell Trout Preservation Association, Lough Ennell
WEXFORD
Bannow Bay Sea Angling Club Angling for All day 2024, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Duncannon
Dunbrody 2 Day, organised by Oaklands Lake Ltd, Wexford
U16 World Shore Angling Championships 2024, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Curracloe
U21 World Shore Angling Championships 2024, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Curracloe
U16 team kit for IFSA World Championships Under 16 Shore 2024
Sponsorship of U21 team for IFSA World Championships Under 16 Shore 2024
International Oaklands Friendly, organised by the Romanian C&R Angling Association, Oaklands Fisheries New Ross
Irish Winter Shore Festival, organised by the European Federation of Sea Anglers, Wexford
KiImuckridge Sea Angling Club Angling for All Day 2024, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Morriscastle Strand
Romanian C&R Angling Association Kids Day, organised by the Romanian C&R Angling Association, Oaklands
Rosslare Small Boats Festival, organised by the Rosslare Small Boat Festival, Kilmore
WICKLOW
CAST Coaching programme Leinster 2024, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Wicklow
CBS James's Street Fishing Project, organised by the CBS James St, CBS James St D8, Lough Ramor, Lough Muckno, Arklow Beach
Support and Education in Angling, organised by the Kilbride Anglers Club, Annamoe
Greystones Tope Festival, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Greystones
Leinster Youth Initiative Day 2024, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Kilcoole
South Shore Sea Angling Club Angling for All day 2024, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Kilcoole
VARIOUS COUNTIES
Collaboration with WI/LAWPRO, organised by the Tidy Towns 2024, across Ireland
International Friendly League 2024, organised by the Romanian C&R Angling Association, various counties
Ireland’s Feeder King 2024, organised by the C/M Lakelands Feeder Club, qualifiers held in 8 counties, with a grand final at Lough Sillan, Co. Cavan
Irish Canal Masters, organised by the Monasterevin and Fisherstown Match Anglers, the Grand, Royal and Barrow navigation canals, counties Kildare, Meath, Westmeath, Offaly,
Strokestown Autumn Angling Festival, organised by the Strokestown Angling Club, Clooncullane, Lough Feeney, Roosky, Mudflats, counties Roscommon and Leitrim
Lough Derg Perch Bonanza, organised by the Romanian C&R Angling Association, Lough Derg, counties Tipperary, Clare, Galway
Lough Derg Predator Challenge 2024, organised by the Romanian C&R Angling Association, Lough Derg, counties Tipperary, Clare, Galway
Lough Ree King of Lakes International festival 2024, organised by the Lough Ree Angling Hub, Lough Ree, Counties Longford, Westmeath and Roscommon
Lough Ree Predator Challenge 2024, organised by the Romanian C&R Angling Association, Lough Ree, counties Longford, Westmeath and Roscommon
Nation Cup 2024, organised by the Romanian C&R Angling Association, Lough Ree, counties Longford, Westmeath and Roscommon
Novice Angler Development Days, organised by the National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland, various locations
Perch Master Ireland 2024, organised by the Romanian C&R Angling Association, various locations
Pike Master Ireland, organised by the Romanian C&R Angling Association, all over Ireland and North Ireland
Sponsorship of ISFC report, organised by the Irish Specimen Fish Committee
Spring leagues, organised by the Limerick County Pike Anglers Association, Shannon basin and midlands, counties Limerick, Clare, Offaly, Tipperary, Galway
OVERSEAS
4 Nations International, organised by the Irish Trout Fly Fishing Association (ITFFA) Youths, Grafham Waters, England
Celtic Cup, organised by the National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland, Scotland
IFSA Home Nation Shore Ladies 2024 competition, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Scotland
IFSA Home Nations Shore Under 16 2024 competition, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Scotland
IFSA Home Nations Shore Under 21 2024 competition, organised by the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Scotland
Irish Ladies Team and 2024 International, organised by the Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association, Llyn Brenig, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, Wales.
Sponsorship Programme 2023
This tab will be updated when the 2023 IFI Sponsorship Programme has been completed and reviewed.
Sponsorship Programme 2022
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) may, at its discretion and depending on the availability of resources, provide support to groups, associations, clubs or other appropriate bodies to assist with Events which meet the aims of the IFI Sponsorship Programme.
Inland Fisheries Ireland offered funding to 51 clubs and organisations for angling events and initiatives across the country through the Sponsorship Programme in 2022.
Angling clubs and federations applied to the programme for support in hosting angling competitions, conservation events and novice coaching programmes. In 2022, the Sponsorship Programme offered support to:
- 30 angling competitions which showcase Ireland’s angling offering and contribute to local economies.
- 15 Coaching/ Juvenile events aimed at novice and young anglers with a view to increasing participation in the sport.
- 6 other angling related initiatives.
For a full list of the events and initiatives that were offered funding in 2021, scroll down.
Eligible events and categories for 2022 were as follows (in order of priority):
- Large / international competitions held in Ireland which showcase Ireland’s angling and contribute to local economies, supporting jobs and businesses.
- Novice angler events & training courses which increase participation in angling. Minimum of 20 novice angler participants required.
- Information dissemination / initiatives to promote fisheries awareness / conservation and protection of the inland fisheries and sea angling resource / promotion of angling as a key Irish tourism activity e.g. Production of high quality angling promotional videos / seminars / coaching / training / workshops etc.
- Juvenile and minority angling teams representing Ireland at international events both home and abroad.
For the purposes of the support material and sponsorship application form, Event is used to describe any appropriate inland fisheries, recreational angling, education and awareness or other appropriate event, competition, item, initiative etc. as described above.
| Name of event | Description of event | Location of event |
| Lough Ree International Pike Competition | Two day predator event with people with disability taking part on board a boat for the first time | Ballyleague, county Roscommon and Lough Ree |
| Easter Fishing event | Large International Pike fishing event | Lough Key |
| Irish Winter Shore Angling Festival | International Shore Angling Competition | Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford |
| 3 and 2 day festivals | Angling competition | Grand canal Edenderry |
| Cavan Course Angling Competition | Four day event | High quality venues ideally killykeen lakes, or quality venue that will offer attractive |
| Ireland's Feeder King | This is a new feeder fishing competition, run throughout the island of Ireland. | There will 8 qualifiers and a 2 day final . |
| Arvagh Breffni Open | Coarse Angling Competition | Lakes surrounding Arvagh |
| Arvagh King of Clubs | Coarse Angling Competition | Lakes surrounding Arvagh |
| Arvagh Seniors Competition | Coarse Angling Competition | Lakes surrounding Arvagh |
| Arvagh International Coarse Fishing Festival | Coarse Angling Competition | Lakes surrounding Arvagh |
| Cork Small Boats Festival | Week long sea angling event | Cork Harbour, Aghada. |
| Six Nations International Fishing Competition | 5 Day International Fishing Competition involving, Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, France, Belgium and Norway | Base will be The Mills Inn Ballyvourney and fishing will be taking place in the Killarney Lakes, Gougane Barra, River Blackwater and Sullane River |
| World Pairs Angling Championships | High profile, promotion heavy International Coarse Angling Championships promoting angling tourism. | Cavan, Leitrim, Fermanagh |
| Rosslare Small Boat Festival | Angling competition (species hunt) | Kilmore Quay, Co Wexford, Eire |
| Home Country International | Four nations International Ire/Scotland /Wales/England | Lough Lene Castlepollard Westmeath Mullingar |
| Kings Classic 2022 (initiated by Pierre Bronsgeest) | Coarse Angling competition/festival | Garadice lake |
| Killybegs Mariners SAC Open Beach Charity Competition | Annual Open Beach Fishing Competition to raise money for Local Charity | Rossnowlagh Beach |
| Mick Kearney Open 2022 | Large Annual Open Shore Angling Competition | Morriscastle, Co. Wexford |
| Lough Ree Predator Challenge | Boat team spinning | Lough Ree |
| Barrow Perch Bonanza | Individual Perch Spinning Competition | River Barrow |
| International Carp Friendly Cup | Carp International Friendly Oaklands team event | Oaklands New Ross |
| Ballinamore Angling Festival | 5 Day Coarse Fishing Festival | Leitrim venues |
| Youth Team Ireland Qualifiers 2023 | Two rounds of qualifiers, or more as required, to select those to represent Ireland at the 2023 Youth Championships | Lough Muckno or other dependent on conditions |
| Dunmore East Small Boats 2022 | Small boat angling festival | Dunmore East Co. Waterford |
| Strokestown Angling Festival | 3 days course fishing festival | Strokestown , Co Roscommon |
| Pike Master Ireland | Boat Team spinning | All over Ireland and North Ireland |
| GoandCatch club's championship 2022 | Lure fishing of predators from the boats | Co. Cavan and Midlands lakes |
| Pike competition | Pike competitions for young and old | Munster region |
| Lough Derg Predator Challenge | Boat team spinning for freshwater predator fish | Lough Derg |
| Catch and release fly fishing competition | Introduction to a catch and release competition to a club that always do competition on killed fish. | Clonmel |
| Family Day 2022 | Family day and new anglers introduction to fly fishing | Clonmel |
| Come Try Fishing | Introduction to Fishing | Carafin Lake Co Cavan |
| Angling 4 all | Coarse Angling instruction for Beginners and Novices | Templehouse Lake Ballymote Co Sligo |
| New angler introduction to fly fishing and family day 2022 Clonmel | Family day with fishing demonstration and BBQ to promote fishing among kids and teenagers. Also information day to all who are willing to join the club and start fishing. | Clonmel |
| Killybegs Mariners Open Day Coaching Session | Open day to encourage local youth and novice anglers to try beach fishing. | Fintra Beach, Killybegs |
| Fishing Trip to a stocked Lake | Stocked Fisheries Event | Waiting for information from Lorraine in IFI |
| Junior Anglers 2022 | Fishing sessions for young or new anglers | Grand Canal Tullamore |
| Try Angling | Taster session to try angling | Doorly Park, Sligo |
| Novice Angling Day | Opportunity for juniors to try out fishing | Ballinamore lake TBA |
| Youth Team Ireland Open Day (2) | Two open days to encourage youth anglers (U15. U20, U25) to come forward and see what is involved in international angling | To be confirmed dependent on conditions but likely one to be Lough Muckno the other possibly River Barrow |
| James Street Transition Year 2022 | Fishing tuition for TY at 3 locations | Lough Muckno, Lough Ramor, River Dodder |
| Get Kids Fishing | Casual day to introduce children to fishing | Lough Corrib |
| Annual Club Competition | Trout fishing competition on local lake. | Lough Leane or Lough Barfinnihy |
| Angling competition | Angling coaching | Grand canal |
| The Swamp Young Anglers Competition | A one day fishing competition for young anglers 8-14 years | Co. Roscommon |
| Promotional Angling Video | Shoot a high Quality promo video for club covering both Coarse and predator fishing & scenery etc. | River Erne |
| Access For All Pike Fishing | 4 x half day boat fishing for pike coaching sessions | North Lough Ree, Ballyleague/Lanesboro |
| Fishery Awareness Day | Fishery awareness and the interest of our natural environment and the joy and benefits of fly fishing | Loughanure Marina/Loughanure anglers |
| Tidy Towns | Sponsorship of Waters Award for TT | |
| Irish Specimen Fish Committee | Sponsorship of Committee & ISFC annual report | |
| World Youth Angling Championships | World Championships for U20's | Slovenia |
Sponsorship Programme 2021
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) may, at its discretion and depending on the availability of resources, provide support to groups, associations, clubs or other appropriate bodies to assist with Events which meet the aims of the IFI Sponsorship Programme.
Inland Fisheries Ireland offered funding for 40 angling events and initiatives across the country through the Sponsorship Programme in 2021.
Angling clubs and federations applied to the programme for support in hosting angling competitions, conservation events and novice coaching programmes. In 2021, the Sponsorship Programme offered support to:
- 12 angling competitions which showcase Ireland’s angling offering and contribute to local economies.
- 25 Coaching/ Juvenile events aimed at novice and young anglers with a view to increasing participation in the sport.
- Three other angling related initiatives.
For a full list of the events and initiatives were offered funding in 2021, scroll down.
Eligible events and categories for 2021 were as follows (in order of priority):
- Large / international competitions held in Ireland which showcase Ireland’s angling and contribute to local economies, supporting jobs and businesses.
- Novice angler events & training courses which increase participation in angling. Minimum of 20 novice angler participants required.
- Information dissemination / initiatives to promote fisheries awareness / conservation and protection of the inland fisheries and sea angling resource / promotion of angling as a key Irish tourism activity e.g. Production of high quality angling promotional videos / seminars / coaching / training / workshops etc.
- Juvenile and minority angling teams representing Ireland at international events both home and abroad.
For the purposes of the support material and sponsorship application form, Event is used to describe any appropriate inland fisheries, recreational angling, education and awareness or other appropriate event, competition, item, initiative etc. as described above.
| Organisation | Name of event | Location of event |
| Connacht Predator Anglers | Lets start Fishing | Lough Corrib, Galway |
| Clonmel and district Salmon and trout Anglers Association | New angler introduction to fly fishing and family day 2020 Clonmel | Clonmel, Tipperary |
| Waterford Sports Partnership | Come and Try Fishing | River Blackwater , Cappoquin, Waterford |
| Hse adult mental health dundalk | Ladywell angling club | Dundalk, co louth. |
| Kilbride Anglers Club | Introduction to Angling | Southern County Fishing Resort, Garryhill, Carlow |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | IFSA Youth Iniative Day - Munster - Event | Youghal, Co. Cork |
| Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association | ILFA Training Day for Novice Women Anglers | Bleach Lough, Limerick |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | IFSA - Youth Iniative Day - Leinster - Event | Kilmuckridge, Co Wexford |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | IFSA - Youth Iniative Day - Ulster - Event | Killybegs, Donegal |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | IFSA - Youth Iniative Day - Connaught - Event | Iniscrone, Sligo |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Galway Bay Youth Training Day 2021 | Renville,Galway |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Rinnashark Youth Training Day 2021 | Passage East, Waterford |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | IFSA Leinster CAST angling pathway 2021 | Kilcoole, Wicklow |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Tramore/Waterford Youth Training Day 2021 | Tramore, Co. Waterford |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | IFSA Connaught CAST angling pathway 2021 | Galway |
| Macroom Trout Angling club | Educational Partnership in Community Angling with Youthreach Macroom | Youhreach Macroom and Macroom Angling together in Macroom Community |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Kilmuckridge Youth Training Day 2021 | Morriscastle, Wexford |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | IFSA Ulster CAST angling pathway 2020 | Tullan, Donegal |
| Newport Sea Angling Club | Junior Shore Angling Training | Clew Bay (various locations) Mayo |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | IFSA Munster CAST angling pathway 2021 | Woodstown, Waterford |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Arklow 2021 Junior Coaching Programme | Arklow South Beach, wicklow |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | IFSA Munster Boat Angling Novice training day 2021 | Cork Harbour |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | IFSA Ulster Boat Angling Novice training day 2020 | Killybegs, Donegal |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | IFSA Leinster Boat Angling Novice training day 2021 | Kilmore Quay, Wexford |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | IFSA Connaught Boat Angling Novice training day 2021 | Mullaghmore, Sligo |
| King’s Classic | King's Classic | Leitrim |
| Romanian C&R Angling Association | International Carp Friendly Cup | Oakland's New Ross, Wexford |
| Defence Forces Sea Angling Club | All Army Fishing Competition | Donegal |
| Lisdoonvarna Fanore Sea Angling Club | International Angling Week | Fanore, North Co. Clare. |
| Newport Sea Angling Club | National Junior Competition 2021 | Clew Bay, Mayo |
| Newport Sea Angling Club | 55th Annual Sea Angling Festival | Clew Bay, Mayo |
| European Federation of Sea Anglers - Ireland Section. | European Shore Angling Championship | Kilmuckridge, wexford |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | All Ireland Inter-Provincial & Home Nations Training & Tutoring 2021 | Bundoran, Donegal |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | All Ireland Junior U16 & U21 Boat Competition 2021 | Rathmullen, Lough Swilly, Donegal |
| Arvagh Angling Holidays | Arvagh International Coarse Festival | Arvagh, Cavan |
| Arvagh Angling Holidays | Arvagh King of Clubs | Arvagh, Cavan |
| Belmont Fishing Club | Club comp on canal | Grand canal, Shannonharbour, Offaly |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Promotional Video for Youths Boat Angling in Ireland | Promotional Video to be presented nationwide and to appropriate media outlets |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Promotional video for the World Championship U16 & U21 Arklow 2024 | Arklow |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Promotional Video of the IFSA Ladies in Sport | Promotional Video to be presented nationwide and to appropriate media outlets |
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the programme didn’t go ahead in 2020
Sponsorship Programme 2019
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) may, at its discretion and depending on the availability of resources, provide support to groups, associations, clubs or other appropriate bodies to assist with Events which meet the aims of the IFI Sponsorship Programme.
Inland Fisheries Ireland offered funding for 87 angling events and initiatives across the country through the Sponsorship Programme in 2019.
Angling clubs and federations applied to the programme, which is a funding mechanism of the National Strategy for Angling Development, for support in hosting angling competitions, conservation events and novice coaching programmes. In 2019, the Sponsorship Programme offered support to:
- 45 angling competitions which showcase Ireland’s angling offering and contribute to local economies.
- 37 Coaching/ Juvenile events aimed at novice and young anglers with a view to increasing participation in the sport.
- Five public awareness events and angling related initiatives.
For a full list of the events and initiatives that were offered funding in 2019, scroll down.
Eligible events and categories for 2019 were as follows (in order of priority):
- Large / international competitions held in Ireland which showcase Ireland’s angling and contribute to local economies, supporting jobs and businesses.
- Novice angler events & training courses which increase participation in angling. Minimum of 20 novice angler participants required.
- Information dissemination / initiatives to promote fisheries awareness / conservation and protection of the inland fisheries and sea angling resource / promotion of angling as a key Irish tourism activity e.g. Production of high quality angling promotional videos / seminars / coaching / training / workshops etc.
- Juvenile and minority angling teams representing Ireland at international events both home and abroad.
THE BUDGET FOR 2019 SPONSORSHIP FUNDING HAS BEEN FULLY ALLOCATED. ANY APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (UNLESS CANCELLATIONS OF FUNDED EVENTS OCCUR). SPONSORSHIP IN THE FORM OF STAFF ASSISTANCE, EQUIPMENT USE AND ONLINE PROMOTION CAN STILL BE APPLIED FOR AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
For the purposes of the support material and sponsorship application form, Event is used to describe any appropriate inland fisheries, recreational angling, education and awareness or other appropriate event, competition, item, initiative etc. as described above.
| Organisation | Location of event | County | Name of event |
| Lough Ree Angling Hub | Lough Ree | Roscommon, Longford | Lough Ree International Pike Classic 2019 |
| Kilbride Anglers Club | Southern County Fishery | Carlow | Junior Angler Event |
| Arvagh Angling Holidays | Lakes surrounding Arvagh | Cavan | Arvagh King of Clubs |
| Arvagh Angling Holidays | Lakes surrounding Arvagh | Cavan | Arvagh Breffni Seniors |
| Arvagh Angling Holidays | Lakes surrounding Arvagh | Cavan | Arvagh International Course Fishing Festival |
| Arvagh Angling Holidays | Lakes surrounding Arvagh | Cavan | Arvagh Breffni Open |
| Cavan County Council | Cootehill | Cavan | 'Come & Try' Angling Event for Beginner Anglers |
| Cootehill Tourist Development | Cootehill | Cavan | Cootehill IFI Fishing Festival |
| Lakelands Angling Club | Lakelands Area | Cavan, Leitrim, Fermanagh | World Pairs Angling Championships |
| Lisdoonvarna Fanore Sea Angling Club | Fanore | Clare | International Angling Week 2019 |
| Lisdoonvarna Fanore Sea Angling Club | Fanore . | Clare | Juvenile Training Program |
| Romanian C&R Angling Association | Lough Derg | Clare, Tipperary, Galway | Angling Event |
| Cork Small Boats Festival | Cobh | Cork | Cork Small Boats Festival |
| Munster Provisional Council of the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers | Crosshaven | Cork | All Ireland Juvenile Boat 2018 |
| Munster Provisional Council of the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers | Crosshaven | Cork | Interprovincial & All Ireland Youth Boat Championship 2019 |
| Salmon & Sea Trout Recreational Anglers Ireland | Rathcormac Old School, River Bride. | Cork | Cast Programme Levels 1-3 (x three groups) Rathcormac Angling Hub |
| Trout Angling Federation of Ireland | Kanturk | Cork | Easter and Summer Angling Camps for Children |
| Munster Provisional Council of the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers | Crosshaven | Cork | Munster Youth Boat Summer League 2019 |
| Salmon & Sea Trout Recreational Anglers Ireland | Tibbotstown Reservoir | Cork | Glanmire and District Cast Programme 1-3 (three groups) |
| Salmon & Sea Trout Recreational Anglers Ireland | Rathcormac Old School, River Bride, Tibbotstown Reservoir | Cork | Rathcormac Angling Hub Introductory to Angling (three events) |
| Salmon & Sea Trout Recreational Anglers Ireland | Tibbotstown Reservoir | Cork | Glanmire and District Introductory to Angling Taster Days x 3 |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Youghal, Co. Cork | Cork | Youth Iniative Day - Munster |
| Salmon & Sea Trout Recreational Anglers Ireland | Rathcormac Old School | Cork | Fly Tying Intermediate/Beginner |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Killybegs | Donegal | Youth Iniative Day - Ulster |
| Defence Forces Sea Angling Club | Rathmullen | Donegal | All Army Sea Angling Competition |
| CBS James Street | Dublin, Kildare, Cavan, Monaghan and Wicklow | Dublin, Kildare, Cavan, Monaghan and Wicklow. | CBS James' Street Transition Year Fishing Programme |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Galway | Galway | IFSA - Awareness Day on Conservation and Protection of our Sea Angling Resource |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Spiddal | Galway | Youth Iniative Day - Connacht |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Spiddal | Galway | Galway Bay SAC - Youth Training Day |
| Newport Sea Angling Club | Various locations | Galway, Mayo | Junior Shore Angling training |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Tralee Bay | Kerry | SALC - Home Nations Shore - Ladies Team 2019 |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Tralee Bay | Kerry | SALC - Home Nations Shore - Mens Team 2019 |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Tralee Bay | Kerry | SALC - Home Nations Shore - Youths Team 2019 |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Tralee Bay | Kerry | SALC - Home Nations Shore - Juniors Team 2019 |
| Munster Provisional Council of the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers | Tralee, Kerry | Kerry | All Ireland Inter-Provincials & Home Nations Qualifiers 2019 |
| Trout Angling Federation of Ireland | Laois Angling Centre | Laois | 4 Nations Bank Fly Fishing Championship |
| Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association | Laois Angling Centre | Laois | ILFA Ladies Introduction to Fly-fishing |
| Lakelands Angling Club | Ballinamore | Leitrim | Ballinamore Angling Festival |
| Dutch King Of Clubs 2019 | Leitrim | Leitrim | Dutch King Of Clubs |
| Glin Development Association | Lay-By approx 1km from Glin Pier | Limerick | Glin Estuary Fishing Competition |
| The Shannon, Mulkear and District Anglers Association | Mulkear River | Limerick | Shannon, Mulkear and District Anglers Catch and Release Fishing Competition |
| The Limerick & District Anglers Association | O Briens Bridge, Plassey, Corbally, Castleconnell, Annacotty, Lough Bridget, Kilgory Lough, Doon Lake, The Canal (Limerick City), Clondoorney, Lough Gur | Limerick | Coarse and Pike League 2019 |
| Lough Ree Angling Hub | Lanesborough | Longford | Lough Ree Angling Hub 'Give Angling a Go' Coaching Sessions |
| Irish Trout Fly Fishing Association (ITFFA) Youths | Lough Lene, Collinstown | Westmeath | Qualifying Event For Youths to Represent Ireland at the annual 'Home Nations' Youth International (Ireland, England, Scotland & Wales) in Lake of Menteith, Scotland in July 2019 |
| Newport Sea Angling Club | Newport | Mayo | Newport SAC 53rd Sea Angling Festival |
| Mayo Ladies Sea Angling Club | Clew Bay | Mayo | The Petals Cup |
| Newport Sea Angling Club | Newport | Mayo | National Junior Competition |
| Game Angling Instructors Association | Foxford | Mayo | GAIA Annual Event |
| Royal Enfield Coarse Angling Club | Royal Canal around Enfield | Meath | Royal Enfield Coarse Angling Club Summer Junior League |
| Garda Coarse Angling Club | Lough Muckno, Castleblaney | Monaghan | E.P.F.C. (European Coarse Fishing Championships) |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Morriscastle Beach | Morriscastle Beach, Co. Wexford | Kilmuckridge SAC - Youth Training Day |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Promotional Video to be presented nationwide and to appropriate media outlets | Nationwide | Promotional Video of the IFSA CAST Programne |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Promotional Video to be presented nationwide and to appropriate media outlets | Nationwide | Promotional Video of the IFSA and Sea Angling |
| Edenderry Coarse Angling | Edenderry Canal Stretches | Offaly | Edenderry Coarse Angling Gala Week |
| Tullamore and District Angling Club | The Grand Canal Tullamore | Offaly | Junior Anglers 2019 |
| Belmont Fishing Club | Offaly | Belmont Fishing Competition | |
| Killaloe Ballina and District Anglers | Ballina | Offaly, Tipperary | Juvenille Angling Competition |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Langebaan, South Africa | Overseas | 2019 South Africa - World Gales 27th World Shore Angling Championship - Ladies |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Italy | Overseas | 2019 Italy - 28th World Shore Sea Angling Championships Juniors Class U16 |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Italy | Overseas | 2019 Italy - 19th World Shore Sea Angling Championships Youths Class U21 |
| National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland | Spain | Overseas | World Youth Angling Championships |
| Trout Angling Federation of Ireland | Czech Republic | Overseas | World Youth Fly Fishing Championships |
| Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association | Draycote , England | Overseas | 2019 Ladies International Flyfishing Competition |
| Lough Ree Angling Hub | Lanesborough Longford and Kilnacarrow, Roscommon | Roscommon, Longford | Lough Ree International Coarse Fishing Festival |
| Boyle and District Angling Club | Lough Key, Boyle | Roscommon | Boyle and District Easter Pike Angling Festival |
| Lough Ree Angling Hub | Lanesborough, Longford and Kilnacarrow, Roscommon | Roscommon, Longford | Lanesborough Autumn Angling Festival 2019 |
| Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort | River Suck, Donamon | Roscommon | Cuisle Angling Event |
| Dodder Anglers Association | Southern County Fishery | Carlow | Promotional and Marketing Event to Grow Dodder Anglers Membership |
| Rinnashark Sea Angling Club | Dunmore East | Waterford | Dunmore East Small Boats Species Hunt |
| Waterford and District Coarse Angling Club | Ballyshunnock Lake, Portlaw | Waterford | Waterford and District CAC Junior League |
| St Paul's Fishing Club | Ballyshunnock Reservoir | Waterford | DEIS School Outreach |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Passage East | Waterford | Rinnashark SAC - Youth Training Day |
| Navan Coarse Angling Club | Lough Bracken County Meath and Gaulmoylestown Lough County Westmeath | Westmeath, Meath | An Introduction to Coarse Angling |
| Small Boat Anglers of the UK & Ireland | Kilmore Quay | Wexford | The 34th Annual Rosslare Small Boats Festival 2019 |
| European Federation of Sea Anglers - Ireland Section. | Wexford | Wexford | Irish Winter Shore Angling Festival |
| Sea Angling Ireland SAC | South East Ireland | Wexford | Irish Shore Smooth Hound Championships |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Duncannon | Wexford | Bannow Bay SAC - Youth Training Day |
| Wicklow Bay Sea Angling Club | Wicklow | Wicklow | Novice/New Angler Introduction to Boat Angling |
| Irish Federation of Sea Angling | Wicklow | Wicklow | Youth Initiative Day - Leinster |
Following advice from Inland Fisheries Ireland, some events were cancelled in 2018 due to extreme weather conditions
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Name applying club / organisation : |
Name of event |
Location of event |
County |
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World Pairs Angling |
World Pairs Angling Championships |
Shannon-Erne Various |
Cavan & Leitrim |
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Cootehill Fishing Festival |
Cootehill IFI Fishing Festival |
Cootehill |
Cavan |
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Arvagh Angling Hoildays |
Arvagh Breffni Seniors |
Lakes around Arvagh |
Cavan |
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Arvagh Angling Hoildays |
Arvagh International Coarse Fishing Festival |
Lakes around Arvagh |
Cavan |
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Arvagh Angling Hoildays |
Arvagh King of Clubs |
Lakes around Arvagh |
Cavan |
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Arvagh Angling Hoildays |
Arvagh Breffni Open |
Lakes around Arvagh |
Cavan |
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Lough Ree Angling Hub |
Lough Ree International Pike Classic |
Lough Ree - launching at Ballyleague & Lanesborough |
Roscommon& Longford |
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Lough Ree Angling Hub |
Lanesborough International Coarse Fishing Champiosnhips |
Royal Canal & Roscommon and Longford fisheries |
Roscommon & Longford |
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Small Boat Anglers of the UK & Ireland |
33rd Annual Rosslare Small Boats Festival |
Kilmore Quay |
Wexford |
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Edenderry CAC |
Edenderry Coarse Angling 6 Day Gala Week |
Grand Canal, Edenderry area |
Offaly |
|
European Federation of Sea Anglers |
Irish Winter Shore Angling Festival |
Kilmuckridge |
Wexford |
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Daingean angling club |
The Daingean Teams of Four Angling Festival |
Grand Canal |
Offaly |
|
Cork Small Baots Festival Committee |
Cork Small Boats Festival 2018 |
Cork Harbour Area |
Cork |
|
Irish Federation of Sea Anglers |
SALC - Home Nations Boat (Seniors)2018 |
Cobh |
Cork |
|
Irish Trout Fly Fishing Association (ITFFA) |
Spring International Fly Fishing Match |
Lough Mask, Cushlough Bay , Ballinrobe |
Galway |
|
Garda Trout and Salmon anglers club |
Police International Fly Fishing/Home Nations Competition |
Lough Corrib, Green Fields Bay |
Galway |
|
Romanian C&R Angling Association |
Spinning from the Boat |
Lough Ramor |
Cavan |
|
Lakelands Angling Ballinamore |
Ballinamore Coarse Angling Festival |
Shannon-Erne |
Cavan & Leitrim |
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National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland |
All Ireland Championships Senior & Ladies |
Shannon-Erne and various locations in Counties Cavan and Leitrim |
Cavan & Leitrim |
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Lough Ree International Pike Festival and World Cup (Athlone Anglers Association) |
Lough Ree International Pike Festival and World Cup |
Lough Ree |
Roscommon & Longford |
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Lisdoonvarna Fanore Sea Angling Club |
International Angling Week 2018 |
Fanore, North Co Clare |
Clare |
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Fishbook Eire Federation Ireland |
Fishbook Open Fly Competiton |
Lough Key |
Roscommon |
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Cuisle Holiday Centre |
Cuisle Angling Event |
River Suck, Donamon |
Roscommon |
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Oaklands Coarse Angling Club |
Dunbrody Festival |
Lake |
Waterford |
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Tralee Bay SAC |
Tag a Ray |
Tralee Bay |
Kerry |
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Defense Forces Sea Angling Club |
Defence Forces Sea Angling |
Crosshaven/Sea |
Cork |
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Newport Sea Angling Club |
Newport SAC 52nd Annual Sea Angling Festival |
Clew Bay |
Mayo |
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Killinarden Angling Initiative |
Monthly Youth Angling Field Trips. |
Canals, Lakes, rivers and beach |
Nationwide |
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Salmon & Sea Trout Recreational Anglers Ireland |
Coach Education |
Various rivers and lakes around the country |
Nationwide |
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Leinster Pike Angling Club |
Junior All Ireland Pike Fishing Championships |
Lough Shantonagh and River Shannon (Athlone area) |
Westmeath & Roscommon |
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Irish Federation Of Sea Anglers |
The Youth Initiation Day |
Co kerry. Co Clare. Co Wexford |
Kerry, Clare, Wexford and Antrim |
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Killinarden Angling Initiative |
Weekly Educational Workshops |
Killinarden Community Center |
Dublin |
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Boyne Valley Hub |
Boyne Valley Fishing Hub |
River Boyne, Trim |
Meath |
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Royal Enfield CAC |
Summer Youth Programme |
Royal Canal at Enfield |
Meath |
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Carrickmacross Coarse Angling & Junior Development Club |
Junior Summer Camp 2018 |
Lisanisk Lake |
Monaghan |
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Navan Coarse Angling Club |
An Introduction to Coarse Angling for Juniors |
Gaulylemoystown Lough |
Westmeath |
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Wicklow Bay Sea Angling Club |
Novice Angler Introduction to Boat Angling |
Wicklow Port |
Wicklow |
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Leinster Provincial Council |
Youth Boat Angling Coaching |
Wicklow Port & Kilmore Quay |
Wicklow & Wexford |
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Leinster Provincial Council |
Angling Coaching - Shore |
A suitable beach on East Coast, eg South beach Arklow |
Wicklow |
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St. Flannan's Fishing Club |
Juvenile Training Day's |
Birdhill |
Tipperary |
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Tullamore and District Angling Club |
Junior Anglers 2018 |
Grand Canal, Tullamore |
Offaly |
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Molamphy - Killaloe Ballina & District Anglers Association |
Trout Angling Competition |
Loch Derg |
Tipperary |
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St. Paul's Fishing Club |
Disability outreach programme |
Ballyshunnock |
Waterford |
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Waterford and District Coarse Angling Club |
Junior League |
Ballyshunnock, River Barrow, Oaklands |
Waterford |
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Rathangan trout and salmon anglers association |
Tafi Youth Training Day |
River Slate |
Cork |
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Kilkenny City and County Anglers |
Annual Junior Fishing Competition |
The Nore |
Kilkenny |
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Glanmire & District Salmon & Trout Anglers Association |
Tibbotstown Reservoir Initial Stocking |
Reservoir |
Cork |
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Glanmire & District Salmon & Trout Anglers Association |
Introduction to Game Angling Course |
Tibbotstown Reservoir Carrigtwohill |
Cork |
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Rathcormac Angling Hub |
Introduction to Angling |
River Bride Rathcormac |
Cork |
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Rathcormac Angling Hub |
Fly Tying for Beginners |
Rathcormac Community Centre |
Cork |
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Newport Sea Angling Club |
Junior Branch Shore Angling Training |
Various shore based locations around Clew Bay |
Mayo |
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Newport Sea Angling Club |
National Junior Competition (Daniel Peacock Memorial) |
Clew Bay |
Mayo |
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C/M Lakelands Feeder Club |
Feeder only 3 day |
Barnagrove Lake and Lough Sillan |
Cavan |
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Glin Development Association |
Glin Shannon river fishing |
Lay bye beyond Glin Pier |
Limerick |
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William O'Halloran |
Shannon, Mulkear and District Anglers Association Catch and Release Salmon Angling competition |
The Haunt, Mulcair River. |
Limerick |
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Belmont and District Fishing Club |
Angling Competion |
Grand Canal |
Offaly |
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Rinnashark SAC |
Rinnashark SAC Small Boats Angling Festival |
Dunmore East |
Waterford |
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RBM Fisheries |
RBM Fisheries Petals Cup Ladies Sea Angling Competition |
Clewbay, Westport, Co. Mayo |
Mayo |
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Upper Shannon Erne Future Economy Project |
Building Angling Tourism Potential in Leitrim & Cavan |
Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell |
Cavan |
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Upper Shannon Erne Future Economy Project |
Building Angling Tourism potential in Roscommon & Longford |
Keenans Hotel, Termonbarry |
Roscommon |
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Rathcormac Angling Hub |
Introduction to Invertebrates and Entomology |
River Bride, Rathcormac |
Cork |