Pictures: Kilkenny's Junior Anglers enjoy a great day's catching on the River Nore

Kilkenny City and County Anglers annual competition took place on the River Nore at the weekend.

There was a prizegiving, food and fun as part of the day.

The Inland Fisheries Board was also on hand to give demonstrations on angling and to teach youngsters about the importance of biodiversity on the river. The competition was a fun event with the focus on participation.

FLYFISHING

Meanwhile, separately, An exciting opportunity, for women interested in learning about flyfishing, will be happening at the
Laois Angling Centre near Portlaoise on August 30.
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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 four 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. To receive a booking form, please 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.