Offaly women invited to learn about fly fishing

Women in Offaly have been invited to join an exciting new fly fishing course in the nearby Laois Angling Centre (near Portlaoise).

There will be two events, held by Women Anglers Ireland, in the coming weeks with the first taking place on Saturday, July 25. The second event will be held at the same venue on Saturday, August 22.

Both events begin at 11am and will include a short indoor session followed by four hours of casting instruction and practice outside. The courses are aimed at beginners or novice anglers (aged over 18) and all equipment will be provided. Participants may attend one or both events. No experience is necessary but booking is essential.

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 Down).

Maddy Kelly, who has 25 caps for the Irish ladies fly fishing team, said: “This is an amazing opportunity for women to learn about fly fishing and getting started can be an enjoyable, relaxing and rewarding experience. There are very few women in Ireland who fly fish but attending a beginner’s day lets people meet like-minded women.”

Information on all events is available from Maddy Kelly at prowomenanglersireland@gmail.com