Davy McFall
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Dec 30
New steps, stiles and platforms
Here are the new steps, stiles and platforms that Omagh Anglers Association had installed over the last week.We received a grant from the Loughs Agency angling development fund and have replaced twelve old structures. Our contractor Martin MC Phillips has done an amazing job and has actually come up with a galvanised step over that …
Nov 12
Aghlisk project part 2
We were able to secure further funding from DAERA to the tune of almost £16,500 . This enabled us to complete our work on the Aghlisk river and the two projects perfectly compliment each other. We were able to complete the 800m of fencing on the opposite bank and also to complete 30metres of revetment …
Aug 16
Notice re: Visitors Permits
Please note: Omagh Anglers Association will have no visitors permits available from the 1st October 2024 until the end of the season. This was agreed to by the committee and from 1st October we will be catch and release for all members.Please check Facebook as well. Honorary SecretaryTerry Smithson
Mar 19
Notice – Associate member fees
Please note, all associate members must have their fees paid by 30th April
Mar 11
Aghlisk Project
This is the project that was finished on the Aghlisk river last year. The club received a grant for £23,000 to complete the project putting in another £4000 of the monies that had been collected from the penalties for non return of catches. This area has had several pollution incidents over 12 years the most …
Jun 14
Loughs Agency issues angling advice following hot weather spells
Loughs Agency is advising anglers to help preserve salmon and trout stocks in rivers following prolonged periods of hot weather across both the Foyle and Carlingford catchments. These extreme weather conditions have led to low river flows, high water temperatures and low oxygen levels in many bodies of water. Head of Science, Dr Sarah McLean …
