National Youth Angling EXPO Sunday 23/5/2010
Mon May 17, 2010 11:04 am
Dublin Angling Initiative
National Youth Angling EXPO
On Sunday 23rd May 2010, a National Youth Angling Expo will take place at the Howth Sea Angling Club on the West pier in Howth, County Dublin from 10am – 5.30pm. This event will launch ‘Fisheries Awareness Week’ in the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board and also mark the Howth Sea Angling club’s 40th anniversary celebration.
This event will be run by the Dublin Angling Initiative in association with the angling federations with the aim of bringing children and teenagers into the sport of angling. Many of Ireland’s most experienced and well known anglers will be present on the day and will be giving freely their time, knowledge and expertise.
Workshops and demonstrations will be taking place all day in game, coarse and sea fishing and the on art of ‘fly tying’. Children and parents with no previous experience of fishing can participate and learn from the experts and the event is completely free of charge.
Parents and children can sit down with an expert and learn how to:
• make traces
• tie fishing knots
• present bait effectively
• tie an artificial fly
• beach and fly cast
There will also be a rod clinic where youngsters can try casting and can learn about the equipment involved, i.e., rods and reels.
Throughout the day, outdoor demonstrations will be taking place such as ‘professional casting instruction’ with well known angler, Paddy McDonnell. Paddy is a joy to watch and has a unique style which will be one of the highlights of the day. On the shore area behind the centre, well known beach caster and Irish angler, Sam Roche, will be demonstrating beach casting. Sam is a passionate angler and a gifted teacher.
Local charter boats will be running outings for children at the event along with the RNLI and there will be live fish on display from the Sea Life Centre in Bray. The Irish Coastguard will be present for demonstrations and the Angling Federations will also be in attendance to offer guidance and advice to the novice angler and to provide information for those wishing to pursue angling as a hobby. Educational literature will be available and younger children will be catered for. There will also be face painting and balloon modelling as a treat for younger children! There will be something for everybody at this expo and it promises to be a real family event. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced angler looking to try a different type of fishing, this event is a must for you!
Chris Sandford, celebrity chef will be showing us his excellent culinary skills with some fish cookery demonstrations to whet your appetite. Wildlife enthusiasts will be also be in for a treat as there will be a number of special guests. Refreshments will be available in the centre and free draws will take place with some great prizes!
So come along to this fantastic event which promises to be a great day for all the family and is free! Its on Sunday 23rd May in the Howth Sea Angling Centre, West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin from 10-5.30pm. Howth is on the DART line and is accessible from Dublin city centre either by bus, train or road.
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For further information contact: Des Chew, Eastern Regional Fisheries Board, 15A Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Tel: 087 6740214, or Josie Mahon, 087 6538202 / 01 278 7022 Website: www.fishingireland.net Email:info@erfb.ie
The Dublin Angling Initiative was set up in 1995. Its principle aims are to promote, develop and improve angling in the Dublin and Greater Dublin area and is sponsored by the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board. During the summer months the main work of the initiative is taking young people from National and Secondary schools, summer projects and youth services throughout Dublin City Centre and its suburbs on fishing courses. Already thousands of young people have been introduced to the joys of sea, coarse and game angling at the venues that are accessible by bus and rail from Dublin City centre.
The Eastern Regional Fisheries Board is a statutory authority whose function is to conserve, develop, protect, manage and promote the inland fisheries and sea angling resources within its jurisdiction. The Region extends from the border in Northern Ireland to South of the Wexford coast and includes all catchments which enter the sea between these boundaries. For further information, please visit www.fishingireland.net
Fisheries Awareness Week is being held from 22nd – 29th May. Its aim is to introduce more people to angling through a series of events that are being run around the country by the Central and Regional Fisheries Boards. For further information please visit: www.cfb.ie
National Youth Angling EXPO
On Sunday 23rd May 2010, a National Youth Angling Expo will take place at the Howth Sea Angling Club on the West pier in Howth, County Dublin from 10am – 5.30pm. This event will launch ‘Fisheries Awareness Week’ in the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board and also mark the Howth Sea Angling club’s 40th anniversary celebration.
This event will be run by the Dublin Angling Initiative in association with the angling federations with the aim of bringing children and teenagers into the sport of angling. Many of Ireland’s most experienced and well known anglers will be present on the day and will be giving freely their time, knowledge and expertise.
Workshops and demonstrations will be taking place all day in game, coarse and sea fishing and the on art of ‘fly tying’. Children and parents with no previous experience of fishing can participate and learn from the experts and the event is completely free of charge.
Parents and children can sit down with an expert and learn how to:
• make traces
• tie fishing knots
• present bait effectively
• tie an artificial fly
• beach and fly cast
There will also be a rod clinic where youngsters can try casting and can learn about the equipment involved, i.e., rods and reels.
Throughout the day, outdoor demonstrations will be taking place such as ‘professional casting instruction’ with well known angler, Paddy McDonnell. Paddy is a joy to watch and has a unique style which will be one of the highlights of the day. On the shore area behind the centre, well known beach caster and Irish angler, Sam Roche, will be demonstrating beach casting. Sam is a passionate angler and a gifted teacher.
Local charter boats will be running outings for children at the event along with the RNLI and there will be live fish on display from the Sea Life Centre in Bray. The Irish Coastguard will be present for demonstrations and the Angling Federations will also be in attendance to offer guidance and advice to the novice angler and to provide information for those wishing to pursue angling as a hobby. Educational literature will be available and younger children will be catered for. There will also be face painting and balloon modelling as a treat for younger children! There will be something for everybody at this expo and it promises to be a real family event. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced angler looking to try a different type of fishing, this event is a must for you!
Chris Sandford, celebrity chef will be showing us his excellent culinary skills with some fish cookery demonstrations to whet your appetite. Wildlife enthusiasts will be also be in for a treat as there will be a number of special guests. Refreshments will be available in the centre and free draws will take place with some great prizes!
So come along to this fantastic event which promises to be a great day for all the family and is free! Its on Sunday 23rd May in the Howth Sea Angling Centre, West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin from 10-5.30pm. Howth is on the DART line and is accessible from Dublin city centre either by bus, train or road.
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For further information contact: Des Chew, Eastern Regional Fisheries Board, 15A Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Tel: 087 6740214, or Josie Mahon, 087 6538202 / 01 278 7022 Website: www.fishingireland.net Email:info@erfb.ie
The Dublin Angling Initiative was set up in 1995. Its principle aims are to promote, develop and improve angling in the Dublin and Greater Dublin area and is sponsored by the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board. During the summer months the main work of the initiative is taking young people from National and Secondary schools, summer projects and youth services throughout Dublin City Centre and its suburbs on fishing courses. Already thousands of young people have been introduced to the joys of sea, coarse and game angling at the venues that are accessible by bus and rail from Dublin City centre.
The Eastern Regional Fisheries Board is a statutory authority whose function is to conserve, develop, protect, manage and promote the inland fisheries and sea angling resources within its jurisdiction. The Region extends from the border in Northern Ireland to South of the Wexford coast and includes all catchments which enter the sea between these boundaries. For further information, please visit www.fishingireland.net
Fisheries Awareness Week is being held from 22nd – 29th May. Its aim is to introduce more people to angling through a series of events that are being run around the country by the Central and Regional Fisheries Boards. For further information please visit: www.cfb.ie
Re: National Youth Angling EXPO Sunday 23/5/2010
Mon May 17, 2010 5:00 pm
lads this will be a fantastic day out for the kids (even the big ones) 
try your best to make it
try your best to make it