Newport SAC hosted their closing competitors of the season on Saturday, September seventh. This was a groups occasion which meant that the full variety of fish caught by every of the 4 group members had been mixed collectively to calculate the general winners.
The lengthy awaited summer season climate lastly arrived on Saturday morning and allowed the anglers to mingle on the quayside over a cup of tea earlier than boarding the boats to move out on to the gorgeous, calm seas of Clew Bay.
In clear, blue skies and little or no swell, the boats vied for place across the bay, with some opting to maneuver in the course of the designated fishing occasions to attempt to achieve a greater benefit over the others. Strains had been up on the designated time of 4.30pm and all boats returned to Newport Quay, the place group members met to debate their respective catches.
The prize presentation happened within the Grainne Uaille (as they had been winners of final yr’s native protect) they usually additionally sponsored some scorching meals for the hungry anglers in the course of the presentation). When all scores had been tallied up, the successful group ended up 75 factors away from their nearest rivals however the contest for the 2nd and third locations was a a lot tighter affair because the groups had been solely separated by 4 fish / 20 factors.
The successful group trophy was offered by committee member Shane Gilvarry on behalf of J Coffey Development to ‘The Village Inn’ successful group members Peter Coyne, Padraig Munnelly, Peter McKeown & Paul Murphy. Every member acquired €100 in prize cash in addition to an NSAC plaque and successful trophy.
Peter Coyne additionally claimed the Particular person winners trophy following his haul of 30 fish and 180 factors. Jason Moran took dwelling the most important fish prize for his 40″ Conger Eel.
As this was the ultimate occasion of the yr, Declan Moran was offered with the league cup as this years membership Grasp Angler.
The membership additionally honoured Membership President Pat Moran who was offered with an award for his dedication and assist to the membership for over 60 years. Pat additionally grew to become the oldest membership member to fish in a Newport SAC competitors at 86 years younger!
The outcomes are as follows:
Profitable Staff – Staff B (Village Inn)   —   (Whole Fish 49 & Whole Factors 345)
Peter Coyne (30 Fish & 180 Factors), Padraig Munnelly (10 Fish & 80 Factors), Peter McKeown (9 Fish & 85 Factors), Paul Murphy (0 Fish & 0 Factors),
Runner-Up Staff – Staff C (J. Coffey)   —   (Whole Fish 38 & Whole Factors 270)
Could Pavey (14 Fish & 110 Factors), Eoin Kirby (11 Fish & 75 Factors), Sean Kilroy (12 Fish & 60 Factors), Jason Moran (1 Fish & 25 Factors)
third Place Staff – Staff F (Abbvie)   —   (Whole Fish 32 & Whole Factors 250)
Ed Kirby (12 Fish & 110 Factors), Dave Fearson (9 Fish & 65 Factors), Paul Ruddy (9 Fish & 65 Factors), Padraic Ketterick (2 Fish & 10 Factors),
4th Place Staff – Staff D (Gilvarry’s)   —   (Whole Fish 27 & Whole Factors 185)Â
Shane Gilvarry (5 Fish & 25 Factors), Joe McManamon (7 Fish & 55 Factors), Danny Murphy (9 Fish & 75 Factors), Ciaran McGowan (6 Fish & 30 Factors)
fifth Place Staff – Staff A (Grainne Uaile)   —   (Whole Fish 22 & Whole Factors 170)
David Moran (8 Fish & 70 Factors), Declan Moran (1 Fish & 5 Factors), Pat Moran (9 Fish & 75 Factors), Thomas Moran (4 Fish & 20 Factors)
sixth Place Staff – Staff G (Brodericks)   —   (Whole Fish 25 & Whole Factors 125)
Clodagh Moran (10 Fish & 50 Factors), Eoghan Ketterick (10 Fish & 50 Factors), Aaron Ketterick (3 Fish & 15 Factors), Roisin Moran (2 Fish & 10 Factors)
seventh Place Staff – Staff E (Westport Home)   —   (Whole Fish 13 & Whole Factors 115)
Sean Fahy (4 Fish & 50 Factors), Mick Moran (9 Fish & 65 Factors), Francis O’Toole (0 Fish & 0 Factors), Robert Healy (Didn’t fish)
Native Protect: The native protect was received by the Grainne Uaille TEAM A – This ensures that subsequent yr’s presentation will as soon as once more happen within the Grainne Uaille.
Total Particular person Winner: Peter Coyne (Whole Fish 30 & Whole Factors 180)
Largest Fish: Caught by Jason Moran (Conger – 40″)
Membership Grasp Angler 2024: Declan Moran.
Skipper of the Day: Darragh Magee who skippered Mo Chara.
