Martin Mitchell Memorial Perpetual Cup - Charity Competition

Boyle & District Angling Club are holding the Martin Mitchell Memorial Perpetual Cup on Sunday the 24th of August on Lough Key.

This is an open pike angling competition.
All proceeds are in aid of Roscommon/Mayo Hospice.

Fishing is from 2pm to 8pm.
Entry and Start at the Doon Shore, Lough Key.

There will be Tea/Coffee, light refreshments available at the Doon Shore.



We realise that this event clashes with the Horse & Pony associations Racing Day. This has been unfortunate coincidence, but nevertheless it can't be said that there isn't a lot going on around Boyle that weekend!
Both events are for good local causes so let's hope that turnout will be equally good for both organisations.
We certainly wish them well and hope that the weather will be kind too.


Boyle & District Angling Club has a history of friendship with the Horse & Pony Club and members of both organisations have helped each other out on many occasions in the past.
In spite of the clashing events, we hope that this tradition will not be broke on this occasion and to give them a hand setting up on the Saturday. Any volunteers please contact our committee, re: meeting time, etc.


Boyle & District Angling Club are holding a meeting on Thursday August 21st in Tawnytaskin, time 10 pm.

Music Fest Junior Competition

The Junior competition held during the Music Fest on Saturday last, turned out to be a great success once again. It is great to see more and more youngsters showing an interest in fishing; the numbers certainly confirm this this trend, with 38 juniors that turned up this time!

A lot of fish were caught by the young anglers, mainly perch and also some roach.

Here is the results:

Under 10's:

Winner: John Keane

Joint 2nd: Louis Garvin and Danny Funke

Joint 3rd: Brona Mulrennan and Stephen Connolly

Under 16's:

Winner: Diarmuid Beirne

2nd: Joe Egan

3rd: Devin Cleary

Thanks to everybody that turned up, all our helpers, our sponsors, Abbey Marine & Field Sports for sponsorship of the two main prizes, Abbey House for sponsorship of bait.

And of course thanks to the Music Fest Committee for staging the Fest. It is good to see events like this happening in the town of Boyle.

Upcoming Events

A Junior Fishing Competition is due to be held during the Arts Festival & Boyle Music Fest Period.

The Martin Mitchell Perpetual Memorial Cup will be fished for on Sunday 24th, August on Lough Key. This is an open Pike Competition. All Proceeds will go to the Roscommon/Mayo Hospice.

Watch this Space for further information with regard to these events.

A meeting of the Club will be held next Wednesday, 30th of July at 10 pm in Tawnytaskin School.

Visit of the Children of Chernobyl - A big Thank you!

On Sunday last, July the 13th, our club had the pleasure to be involved in hosting a fun day out for the group of children from Chernobyl at the Doon Shore at our beautiful Lough Key. The group of children where staying in the Boyle area at the time, on a holiday organised by the "Friends of the Children of Chernobyl" Committee.
Activities on the day included Fun and Games, a Barbecue, gift bags and boat rides for all the kids on Lough Key.
Friends from the Boyle River Boat Club were kind enough to join forces with our own Club and brought down a few of their Cruisers to bring some of the youngsters out on, along with our own Patrol boat.
At this point, Boyle & District Angling Club would like to express our gratitude and sincerely thank all those who helped us with the event for the kids, namely:

• The generous business people of Boyle for their continuous support of the club and sponsorship.
• Businesses that sponsored items on the day included: Kennedys Londis, Kellys Supervalue, Better Buys, Surprises, Corrigans Footwear and Dalys Pub. (no particular order)
• The Boyle River Boat Club for their help and assistance.
• Last but not least, A big Thank You goes to all our own Club members who worked tireless on the day and in the week or so leading up to the event in order to make things happen! This Thank you wish is particularly being extended by our own chairman who couldn't be there on the day, but is grateful to all those for putting all the work and effort into the day. Well Done!!!

Our PRO David Greene was kind enough to take and submit a few photos...

Martin Mitchell Cup

The Martin Mitchell Memorial Perpetual Cup will be fished for on Sunday August 24th. on Lough Key.
Fishing times: 2pm to 8pm.
This is an open Pike angling competition, All anglers are welcome!
All proceeds of this event will go to Charity. (Roscommon / Mayo Hospice)
Entry fee: €20 per person
For more information contact Club Secretary Brian Rush on 086 2202202

Hope to see you there, as this is for a good cause!