On Wednesday evening of the 24th July 2024 East Mayo Anglers Association (EMAA) had their 3rd annual children’s event at the fishery’s lower car park and disabled facility in Straide Co Mayo. The event was a huge success, helped by the weather of course and by the 74 registered children and accompanying parents who made the effort to come along on the evening.
The committee of EMAA would like to express our gratitude to all those individuals and organizations who helped in making the evening such a success.
Our gratitude is extended to the following people and organizations, in no particular order.
• Barry Kelly and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) – Provision of tackle, reading material and ‘Goodie Bags’ .
• Dr Bryan Kennedy – Fresh Water Biologist -Display and talk on life under the water.
• Cian O’Boyle – Fly tying tuition stand and instruction.
• Tommy Marren (Mid-West Radio) – advertising and promotion.
• Katheen Ward – preparing literature, name tags, general coordination of event
• Gary Smyth – Provision and service of hot food and drinks on the night.
• Brendan Wilson – Display stand on ‘All things fishing tackle’.
• Paddy McDonnell Fishing Guide – Fly Casting instruction and tuition.
• Garret Ruigrok Fishing Guide – Fly casting instruction and tuition.
• Bernard Mannion Fishing Instructor – Bubble and fly-fishing Instruction.
• John Mulligan – Worm fishing techniques.
• Paul Kelly – Spin fishing instruction.
• David McClafferty, Creeslough – Fishing instruction and general coordination of event
• John Connolly, Chairman – Opening introduction and welcome.
• Padraic Frain – Registrations and sign in.
• Julie Mannion – Health and Safety controls
• Jim Kavanagh Water Keeper – Carparking and directing of traffic.
• Liam Healy – Assisting with pre-event parking
• John McHugh, local farmer – provision of field for parking.
• Frank Walsh – General assistance and co-ordination.
• Kevin Crawley – General assistance and co-ordination.
• All club members and friends who donated fishing tackle for raffle.
Lastly, our greatest thanks is to all you young boys and girls and your parent/guardians who without whom the event would never get off the ground. You made it the success it was.
Remember, if you want to go fishing on East Mayo waters, get in touch with our office on 094 9253955 Tuesday-Saturday 10am-2pm. We would love to help you develop your interest in angling on the river Moy
Signed
East Mayo Anglers Association (EMAA)