Five local stars set to take on the World in summer fishing showdown
Jacob Griffin, Lewis Porter, and Finn Kelly will represent the Irish Under 19 team as the prestigious World Youth Fly Fishing Championships head to Donegal and Tyrone this July, while Zack Barnett from Lifford and Killygordon’s Colm Coyle will represent the Ireland Under 24 team.
Five talented young local fishermen will have the eyes of the angling world on them this summer when the Trout Angler Federation of Ireland (TAFI) bring the prestigious World Youth Fly Fishing Championships to the waters of Donegal and Tyrone.
The 23rd FIPS Mouche Youth Chamionships will be based in Ballybofey from July 16 to July 23 and are expected to attract angling enthusiasts from all over the globe.
The Irish Under 19 team for the event will feature the Tyrone duo of Jacob Griffin, Lewis Porter and Raphoe’s Finn Kelly who all honed their craft on the local waters of the Mourne, the Derg and the Finn, while Zack Barnett from Lifford and Killygordon’s Colm Coyle will represent the Ireland Under 24 team.
Zack Barnett from Lifford and Killygordon’s Colm Coyle will represent the Ireland Under 24 team.
The 2026 North West Angling Fair at the Melvin Sports Complex will host some of the UK and Ireland’s leading fly dressers, casters and angling specialists.
The public will also have the opportunity to source angling merchandise from a wide range of fishing tackle producers, fly tying brands and fishing outfitters in the Melvin’s Main Hall.
The North West Angling Fair is organised by Derry City and Strabane District Council with support from the Loughs Agency.
To see the full programme visit www.derrystrabane.com/anglingfair and follow Northwestangling on facebook for updates.