Opportunity for Women to be introduced to flyfishing

An exciting opportunity, for women interested in learning about flyfishing, will be happening at the Southern County Fishing Resort near Garryhill, Sheean, Co Carlow - Eircode R21 R582 - on Sunday, July 13.

The event has been organised by the Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association (ILFA). It begins at 11am and will include a short indoor session followed by 4 hours of casting instruction and practice outside.

The course is aimed at beginners or novice anglers aged over 18 and all equipment will be provided.

No experience is necessary, but booking is essential. Please visit www.irishladiesflyfishing.com for a booking form, or email the PRO Maddy Kelly proirishladiesflyfishing@gmail.com

Women will be travelling from all over Ireland to take part and full joining instructions will be sent to those who book.

Dan O’Neill from Kilkenny who is an APGAI Qualified Fly-Casting Instructor, will be the lead instructor. He will be assisted by Maddy Kelly from Co Down who is the current President of the International Ladies Flyfishing Association representing Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales.

Anne Kerrin, Chair of the Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association, said: “This is an amazing opportunity for women to learn about flyfishing. The benefits of angling have been known for a long time, but it's been a well-kept secret. To be outdoors with nature surrounding you, in beautiful places, really gives a boost to your health and well-being.

“And most times it doesn't matter if you catch a fish or not. The fish is a bonus. It’s also great exercise. Scrambling 5 miles up along a riverbank and wading really works the inner core. I hope that this encourages women to think about trying out angling. All equipment will be provided, and participants just need to wear warm clothes and to bring waterproofs.”

The Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association is a national organisation that encourages women to take up flyfishing and it runs a league of four trials annually to select a team to represent Ireland at the Ladies International Flyfishing Championships.

For more information about the Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association or to take part in this event please email Maddy Kelly PRO at proirishladiesflyfishing@gmail.com

There are other events throughout Ireland for women who wish to learn to flyfish including a number at Straid Fishery in Co Antrim beginning Sunday 6th July. Information available from Maddy Kelly at proirishladiesflyfishing@gmail.com