'Olympic Games' of fishing

𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲'𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀!

The 30th FIPSed European Coarse Angling Championship will take place in the Cavan Lakelands on June 27 and 28, bringing together the finest float anglers from across Europe. Hosted by the NCFFI in partnership with Cavan County Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland, whose support, together with the cooperation of local landowners, is vital to the success of the championship.

The prestigious event brings together 15 of Europe's leading national teams in the float fishing discipline, creating one of the strongest international fields ever assembled in the region. "It's like the Olympic Games of fishing," comments NCFFI PRO Helen Rainsford.

The championship provides a unique opportunity to showcase the outstanding waters of the Cavan Lakelands to an international audience. The event will highlight not only the quality of the region's fisheries, but also its rich angling heritage, spectacular scenery and reputation as one of Europe's premier destinations for wild coarse fishing.

The main competition will take place across two renowned venues, with sections at Eonish Shore on Lough Oughter and Corfree, Lough Gowna, on Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28. However, the championship atmosphere will begin much earlier, with teams arriving in the region from Sunday June 21 to undertake official training and preparation.

The championship headquarters will be based in Killeshandra, which will host the official welcome to the competing nations. At 6pm on Monday June 22, teams will parade through the town's Main Street before attending the Official Opening Ceremony at the Killeshandra Community Hall.

Beyond the competition itself, the event will provide an opportunity to showcase the Cavan Lakelands to an international audience while generating significant economic benefits for the local area through visiting teams, officials, supporters and media.