Macroom Man Wins All-Ireland Lake Fishing Title

16th September 2011

Daniel Murphy topped a competitive field in the All-Ireland Lake Fishing Championships, the Corkman reports.

http://www.corkman.ie/sport/other-sports/daniel-angles-his-way-to-allireland-2877680.html

Anglers from across the island of Ireland took part in the event on Loch Lein in Killarney, braving the high winds that heralded the arrival of Hurricane Katia.

http://afloat.ie/watersport/angling/

http://afloat.ie/resources/weather/item/16825-hurricane-katia-set-to-hit-ireland/

But Macroom man Murphy - regarded as one of the top lake anglers on the circuit - was not put off by the tough conditions.

He received his award by Munster Trout Angling Council chairman Maurice Willis.

Daniel Murphy topped a competitive field in the All-Ireland Lake Fishing Championships, the Corkman reports.

Anglers from across the island of Ireland took part in the event on Loch Lein in Killarney, braving the high winds that heralded the arrival of Hurricane Katia.

But Macroom man Murphy - regarded as one of the top lake anglers on the circuit - was not put off by the tough conditions.

He received his award from Munster Trout Angling Council chairman Maurice Willis.

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