Chairman’s Pairs raises funds for North Westmeath Hospice
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First placed Gerry Heaslip and Willie Scully with sponsor Peter Farley (centre).Image 2 of 14
Tony Butler, John Reed and Tom Hippwell.Image 3 of 14
Jimmy and Enda Highland, Trim/Athboy Anglers.Image 4 of 14
Noel O’Neill from Lucan Trout and Salmon Anglers, Tony O’Neill and Alan Byrne.Image 5 of 14
Dave McBride and Eddie Rowe from the Dublin Anglers group.Image 6 of 14
Craig Sheridan and Brian Conway.Image 7 of 14
Hubert Smith, Tom Fagan, Donal Mullen and Julie Carey at Lough Lene for the charity competition.Image 8 of 14
Jerry Feeney and John Donohoe were among the anglers who took part in the competition.Image 9 of 14
Geraldine and DJ Byrne.Image 10 of 14
Geraldine Byrne with her catchImage 11 of 14
Tom Fagan expressing gratitude to Peter Farley, sponsor.Image 12 of 14
Second placed Tommy Keoghan and Mark O’Regan with Tom Fagan (centre).Image 13 of 14
Third placed Gerry Feeney and John Donohoe with Tom Fagan (centre).Image 14 of 14
Fourth placed Noel and Liam McLoughlin with Tom Fagan (centre).The annual Chairman’s Pairs Charity Competition on Lough Lene on Sunday September 28 was a fundraiser for North Westmeath Hospice. Now nearing its 30th year, the event was sponsored by Royal Masterpeace Ltd, a company specialising in the manufacture of nursing home and hospital furniture. The company is a supplier to the hospice movement, making this year’s sponsorship especially meaningful.
Fishing began at 11am and continued until 5pm, after which competitors enjoyed a well-earned dinner provided by David Smyth Catering. The competition welcomed members and non-members, ensuring a lively and inclusive atmosphere throughout, with 78 participants taken part on the day.
Results: 1st, Willie Scully and Gerry Heaslip, 2.12kg; 2nd, Tommy Keoghan and Mark O’Regan, 1.70kg; 3rd, Gerry Feeney and John Donohoe, 1.66kg; 4th, Liam McLoughlin and Noel McLoughlin, 1.65kg
The first-place winners received Southside Angling Centre gift vouchers, and additional prizes included Airflow fly lines.
With its strong turnout, generous sponsorship, and dedicated participants, this year’s event raised some €3,200, and further donations were still coming in at the time of writing.