Congratulations

Congratulations to Declan Conroy and Deirdre Molloy on the birth of their beautiful daughter Katie. Weighing in at 7lbs 12 oz at 11:55pm on Sunday 7th February. Wishing you all the best of Health, Wealth and Happiness from all the members of Boyle and District Angling Club.

Shield Results

On Sunday Feburary 7th we fished for the Boyle and District Angling Club Perpetual Shield on Callow Lake.
A total of 18 anglers took part in very cold and harsh weather conditions.
The winner with a pike weighing 8lbs 15oz was Jim Clarke, and the runner up was Myles Quinn with a pike weighing 7lbs 10oz.
Well done to all the anglers who braved the elements on this the first outing of 2010 and we look forward to more favourable conditions for future competitions.

Watch this space for updates on future activities concerning the club.

CALENDER OF EVENTS FOR FIRST PERIOD OF 2010

Sunday 7th Feb 2010. Boyle and District Angling Club Perpetual shield, fishing 11 am - 5pm at Callow Lake

Sunday 28th Feb 2010. Fundraising car boot sale 11 am - 3pm at the clubhouse in Tawnytaskin.

Friday 12th March 2010. Texas holdem fundraising night, on behalf of The Boyle and District Angling Club. in the Boyle Golf Club.

Sunday the 21st March 2010. The Paddy Sharkey Memorial Perpetual Cup, at Lough Gara. Fishing from 11am - 6pm. Presentation in Dalys Lounge at 8:30 pm.

Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of April 2010. The Boyle and District Angling Club, Annual Easter Pike Angling Festival. Fishing on Lough Key from 11am - 6pm on Saturday and 10 pm-5pm. Further details below.

Sunday the 25th April 2010. The Paddy Kelly Memorial Perpetual Cup. Fishing at 11am - 6pm on Lough Key.

Further details of all the events are given below.

CAR BOOT SALE

Boyle and District Angling Club will hold a car boot sale on Sunday the 28th February 2010.

Starting at 11 am until 3 pm at the club house in Tawnytaskin.

If you have any items ( bric a brac, books, furniture, clothes etc. ) that you no longer need, you could free up all that extra space in your house or shed by donating it to the club to raise funds.

Collection can be arranged if needed, call 086 8301261 all proceeds will go to the club.

OR

If you would like to put in a stall or pitch you can do so @ €10 per pitch. For further details or to arrange collection of items contact jane on 086 8301261.

TEXAS HOLDEM

Fundraiser in aid if the Boyle and District Angling Club will take place on Friday the 12th March 2010 in the Boyle Golf Club.

For further details contact Jane 086 8301261.

ANNUAL EASTER PIKE ANGLING FESTIVAL.

Boyle and District Angling Club will hold there Annual Easter Pike Angling Festival on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of April 2010, on Lough Key.

This will be the 30th Anniversary of the founding of the club and the 18th Anniversary of the Easter Pike Angling Festival.

We are looking forward to seeing you all again this year to join in the celebrations.

For further details of this event and all club activities contact.

John Gallagher 086 3871616

John Keenahan 086 2571519

Jane Suffin 086 8301261.

THE BIG FREZZE!!

The current cold spell has being creating some scenes around boyle that have not being seen in many a long year. Here are a collection of pictures taken on Sunday the 10th of january of the lake from different locations. To see these pictures click Here

Boyle and District Angling Club's Safety Officers have made the decision to pospone the charity fishing competition due to be held tomorrow Jan 3rd 2010. The reason for this is the bad weather conditions and dangerous road conditons. The competition will take place at a later date to be confirmed.

Happy New Year to all.