The Lough Ree International Festival Pike festival – and its guaranteed €3,000 first prize – is just 10 weeks away and bookings are now being taken.
It is a Boat Angling Competition taking place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
14th-16th April 2010, and the biggest fish will win a €3,000 first prize – Sponsored by Failte Ireland
The festival is open to all anglers and will take place on Lough Ree at Athlone, located in the very heart of Ireland, with boat angling over three days. If 200 anglers take part in the festival the prize fund will total €28,000 plus angling tackle to the value of €1,500 courtesy of Grand Slam.
Brochures are now available and full details are also available on www.pikefishinginireland.com
Anglers travelling from overseas will find low-cost inclusive breaks that include accommodation and ferry travel, while anglers resident in Ireland can enjoy BB at €30 for guesthouses and from €36 for 3-star hotels in the centre of Athlone.
Telephone during office hours: In Ireland – +353 (0)71 9642743. In UK – 0151 324 4744
Email: contact@pikefishinginireland.com
