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18th October 2010

Galway Welcomes Anglers for Irish Fly Fair

Fly fishing enthusiasts will converge on Galway next month as the city hosts the first annual Irish Fly Fair.

Some of the world's top fly tyers will be on hand to show off their craft, and professional casters will demonstrate how to make the most of your lure for catching trout, salmon and others.

The fair will also feature a marketplace where tackle suppliers and other dealers will be sure to offer great bargains for Christmas, while seafood dishes are definitely on the menu for visitors.

Those new to the sport can try their hand on a range of fly fishing simulators, and Galway Aquarium will introduce visitors to the wide range of wildlife in our coastal waters.

The two-day fair takes place at the Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill from 13-14 November. For details visit www.irishflyfair.com

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About the Watersports Inclusion Games

The Watersports Inclusion Games are an award-winning event organised by Irish Sailing with partners from across the watersports sector, that enable people of all abilities from the physical, sensory, intellectual and learning spectrums to take to the water to participate in a wide range of water activities.

More than 250 people with physical, sensory, intellectual and learning disabilities typically take part in the weekend's events.

Participants will have the opportunity to try more sports than ever before, with an expanded range including sailing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding, rowing, surfing, water skiing and powerboating all on offer.

The Games typically take place each August.

The organisers of the Games want to let people of all abilities know that there are multiple watersports available to them, and to encourage more people from all backgrounds to get involved and out on the water regardless of ability. They aim to highlight that any barriers faced by people with disabilities can be eliminated.

There are social, health and wellness benefits associated with sailing and all watersports. These include improved muscle strength and endurance, improved cardiovascular fitness and increased agility, enhanced spatial awareness, greater mental wellness through the balancing of serotonin levels and the lowering of stress levels, improved concentration and the forging of positive relationships.