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Tuesday, 18 March 2008

Corporate Opportunity - Angling Day
18th March 2008

Countryside Alliance Ireland is pleased to announce that Montalto Anglers have one Corporate Angling Day available for 16 to 18 rods at their private lake near Downpatrick Co Down for rainbow and brown trout. The fishing is Fly Fishing only.

This is an ideal opportunity for a team building or away day for an outward looking company. The fishing is from both boat and bank and is suitable for all class of anglers. The location is perfect and the fishing is excellent.

Tuition is also available to those who would like to improve their technique or learn new skills.

For further details contact Mr Frankie Martin on 028-9756-1893 from the UK or NI and 048-9756-1893 from the RoI.

Casting for Recovery - Ireland Retreat

Monday, 10 March 2008

Breast Cancer Patients invited to Apply for Fly Fishing Retreat
10th March 2008

Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland, the unique outdoor-based programme specifically designed for women who have, or have had, breast cancer, has announced that its first retreat for Northern Ireland will be held at Brookhall Trout Fishery in Co Antrim from 19th - 21st September 2008, and is inviting patients to apply for a place.

Casting for Recovery provides fly fishing programmes at idyllic retreats around the UK and Ireland. The first retreat of its kind in England took place at the Duncton Mill Retreat in West Sussex in September 2007 and was a resounding success. Retreats are planned for Wales in April, Northern Ireland in September and the Republic of Ireland and Scotland in 2009.

Any woman who has experienced breast cancer is eligible to apply to attend a retreat (with medical clearance from their doctor). Retreats are provided at no cost to participants due to the financial backing of Countryside Alliance Ireland, and include accommodation, meals, counselling, and professional instruction. Trained medical staff and fly fishing instructors are on hand at all times and the fishing tackle is provided by Orvis.

Fly fishing offers proven benefits for recovering breast cancer patients.The casting action provides the gentle exercise recommended by physiotherapists for joint and soft tissue mobility. Fly fishing also offers participants a chance to reflect and escape in tranquil surroundings. Casting for Recovery was founded in the United States in 1996 and has since helped almost 3,000 breast cancer survivors.

The UK and Ireland Programme Co-ordinator is Sue Hunter, who recovered from breast cancer to become an international gold medallist fly fisher. Sue said: “The first retreat was a huge success and we are all looking forward to bringing the Casting for Recovery initiative to Northern Ireland. The courses are open to ladies of all ages who have, or have had, breast cancer and are absolutely free thanks to Countryside Alliance Ireland’s generous backing. I am very much looking forward to meeting many brave ladies later this year – we are promised a very warm welcome at Brookhall. ”

Ladies from all over Ireland who would be interested in joining a retreat should email Sue Hunter at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or write to Sue at: Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland, PO Box 3611, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 3BY. Places at retreats are allocated by ballot.

Public Angling Estate Permits for 2007

Friday, 15 December 2006

The following is a press release issued by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure on the cost of Angling Permits for 2007 season

Catch and Release for Atlantic Salmon

Introduction

As a result of falling stocks of Atlantic salmon, catch and release is one of a range of conservation measures being practised in a number of countries to reduce mortality in recreational fisheries and allow additional numbers of salmon to spawn. Other conservation measures include: