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Lanesboro TY fishing course casts doubts on future of Angling Hub

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Lanesboro TY fishing course casts doubts on future of Angling Hub

The students were invited to take part in a young anglers workshop, provided by some of the members of the local Lanesboro Angling Hub. Chaperoned by their teacher Fergal McElgunn, the students soaked up as much knowledge as they ...

25 May 2019 at 19:00

Talented Longford singer and angling enthusiast Hugh Keane laid to rest

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Talented Longford singer and angling enthusiast Hugh Keane laid to rest

The news of the death at his residence in Clonfower, Lanesboro on Tuesday, April 17 of Hugh Keane came as a big shock to everyone. Hugh, a native of Ballinalee moved to Lanesboro where he lived with his late wife Carol (Connerton) who ...

29 Apr 2018 at 18:52

Lanesboro's Lough Ree Angling hub looking to promote tourism abroad

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Lanesboro's Lough Ree Angling hub looking to promote tourism abroad

The occasion took place in the Yacht Bar, Lanesboro on Wednesday evening.  The hub has a busy year ahead with new fishing competitions, new development projects and plans to promote the area’s angling tourism potential in the UK and ...

23 Nov 2018 at 11:00

Fishing for peace of mind in Lanesboro

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Fishing for peace of mind in Lanesboro

And, what a day it turned out to be - the sun shone down on Lanesboro, the hot water stretch served up plenty of treats for the fishermen and women, and on top of all that, Minister for State at the Office of Public Works (OPW) ...

03 May 2018 at 10:00

Lanesboro launch for Lough Ree Angling Hub international fishing competitions

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Lanesboro launch for Lough Ree Angling Hub international fishing competitions

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten TD and Minister for the OPW and Flood Relief Kevin 'Boxer' Moran will be in Lanesboro on Saturday morning, February 10 for the official launch of the ...

07 Feb 2018 at 16:28

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Angling Festival to go ahead despite ESB’s plans to ‘turn off’ the hot water

Lough Ree Angling Hub was launched last week and the organisation aims to bring fishing back to Lanesboro and Ballyleague. The hub also hopes to foster a love of fishing in young people and just last week children from St ...

03 Apr 2015 at 11:30

Hot water stretch issues in Lanesboro to be raised in Dáil

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Hot water stretch issues in Lanesboro to be raised in Dáil

Speaking to the Leader, Philip Gordon of Lough Ree Angling Hub said there were a number of issues with the stretch that included very low water levels. He also pointed to the fact that the stretch needed to be opened up ...

15 Oct 2018 at 10:00

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Action group says it may have to take Asian clam issue to Europe

A public meeting hosted by the Lough Ree Angling Hub in Lanesboro last week heard that no progress has been made in controlling the Asian clam problem in the area. As well as members of the public, the meeting was ...

18 Sept 2015 at 09:00

Fishing competitions in Lanesboro/Ballyleague hindered by hot water stretch issues

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Fishing competitions in Lanesboro/Ballyleague hindered by hot water stretch issues

However, Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran and Minister Denis Naughten were told that issues have emerged along the hot water stretch in the river that will have a negative impact on the competitions this year. “Not ...

16 Feb 2018 at 10:00

Lanesboro and Ballyleague will be the destination for two major angling festivals with €20,000 in prize money

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Lanesboro and Ballyleague will be the destination for two major angling festivals with €20,000 in prize money

Lanesboro and Ballyleague will be the destination for two major angling festivals in September. Also read: Top hurling stars lend their support to Wolfe Tones 30 Hour Ball Wall Challenge in aid of Longford ...

09 Jun 2020 at 14:25

Longford anglers lament 'death of a once great fishery'

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Longford anglers lament 'death of a once great fishery'

Philip Gordon, Secretary Lough Ree Angling Hub, made the impassioned plea in a letter to Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten TD and Minister of State for the Office ...

12 Sept 2018 at 11:00

Covid fears prompt Lanesboro fishing festivals postponement

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Covid fears prompt Lanesboro fishing festivals postponement

Scores of fisherman from right across the country and overseas had been due to compete in the annual Lough Ree MASTERS and International Pike Classic next month. Both competitions, which have courted ...

26 Aug 2020 at 10:00

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