The 30th FIPSed European Coarse Angling Championship is set to take place in the Cavan Lakelands over the weekend.
It's hosted by the NCFFI in partnership with Cavan County Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland.
The prestigious event brings together Europe's leading national teams in the float fishing discipline, creating one of the strongest international fields ever assembled in the region.
The main competition will take place at Eonish Shore on Lough Oughter and Corfree, Lough Gowna, this Saturday and Sunday
The championship headquarters will be based in Killeshandra.
The event will see anglers from 15 countries participate in the annual championships.
Mark Downes has had a 50-year international match fishing career, he says Co Cavan is unique on so many levels when it comes to fishing
