Angling (Director Stevie Munn)

Angling Village – the best display of tackle and angling products outside of the specialist angling shows organised in association with APGAI.

Featuring the largest selection of tackle, clothing and boats outside the specialist angling shows includes stands by Atkins angling (displaying the latest Loop Rods); Ultimate Tackle, DCAL, Angling Classics, Great Outdoors, Outdoor Experience, White O'Morn , Blackwater Lodge, Glennoo fishery, and the Irish Angler magazine plus many other outdoor clothing stands.

And brand new for this year superb game & fish cookery demos by Emmett Mc Court on the Irish Countrysports and Country Life stand as part of his new GO FOR GAME campaign to promote the benefits of eating game and fish.

Emmett launching the GO FOR GAME campaign at Stormont.

Competitions

The Fair also features casting competitions organised by APGAI and sponsored by Hardy Greys – these are qualifiers for the All Ireland All comers and Novice Game Fair Championship to be staged at the Irish Game and Country Fair at Birr Castle on the 27th & 28th August 2011.

Casting demonstrations and tuition are also to be given by APGAI coaches and Glenda Powell. Fly tying demonstrations also carried out by APGAI instructors –come and visit the Angler's Row and the APGAI area.

Open (Professional Class) Class:
Top Prize £50 and Hardy/Greys Tackle and the Alan Kirkpatrick Memorial Trophy – Top Three casters qualify for the All Ireland Game Fair Casting Championships at Birr where the top prize is £500 plus tackle and The Pat Burns Memorial Trophy.
2nd Prize £30
Hardy/Greys Tackle for other class Winners.

And something completely new

A stand from Andrew Doherty www.irelandsantiquefishingtackle.com featuring the very best of vintage tackle AND offering a unique valuation service on your old tackle.

Andrew's love of fishing has evolved into an addiction for collecting vintage fishing tackle. This all-consuming hobby of many years has led to him being involved in the valuation of period tackle such as products from Hardys, Allcocks, Youngs, Malloch, carved fish and taxidermy etc.

As Andrew says 'Consequently the volume of merchandise that I have acquired in Ireland has led to the creation of my website. I wish to assure potential purchasers that I will warrant my product's description and give an honest, detailed appraisal of the physical condition thereof drawing upon my considerable experience. I also undertake to give a fair valuation of any items offered for purchase or for valuation.. Obviously as with all antiques, pricing reflects condition.'

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