The 30th FIPSed European Coarse Angling Championship is set to take place in the Cavan Lakelands this weekend.
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 championship provides a unique opportunity to showcase the area to an international audience.
The main competition will take place across two renowned venues, with sections 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 this week locally is wonderful for tourism and says the hospitality in Co Cavan is amazing.
