“It has taken 36 years for the river Drowes to record a specimen salmon (20lb-plus), but the wait was well worth it,” said an elated Shane Gallagher, following the capture of a 25lb fish from the river last Monday. “Back in 1985 when Anton Basso caught a 25lb 8oz salmon on worm, I was only nine years of age,” the Drowes proprietor said. For bookings, contact the Drowes Salmon Fishery at Lareen Est, Kinlough, Co Leitrim on 071 984 1055 or 087 805 0806. Parents/guardians are asked to email entry to outreach@fisheriesireland.ie and to include student’s name, class (fifth or sixth), school name and address. Entries will be divided into three categories: fifth class, sixth class and a category for entries in Irish.

Source: The Irish Times March 01, 2021 00:00 UTC