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Something Fishy Going On...

Get ready for a major, new festival from 21st - 28th May. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Councils are hosting the South Antrim Fishing Festival to promote the excellent fishing opportunities for anglers. During the festival, there will be fishing competitions, fishing demonstrations from experts and free coaching sessions providing opportunities for novices to learn how to fish.

Three fly fishing competitions will take place throughout the festival at Straid Fishery, on Sunday 22^nd May, Craigmore Fishery on Thursday 26^th May and Tildarg Fishery on Saturday 28^th May. Further information about the competitions can be found on the festival website www.southantrimfishing.com

The highlight of the festival will be the flagship events on Saturday 21st May in Market Square, Antrim and Saturday 28th May in Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey.  As well as a continental market and children's entertainment, Jenny Bristow, Ireland's Good Food Ambassador, celebrated chef and author will be showcasing her skills as she demonstrates how to cook fish and seafood at her master classes.  There will be lots of food stalls and to keep the 'fishy theme' there will be fly tying demonstrations. 

Click here to download the festival programme or here to hear the radio ad!

The festival is being funded by GROW South Antrim through the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme. For further information and to register for the fishing competitions and coaching sessions, please contact Antrim Borough Council

T:  028 9446 3113 or email fishing@antrim.gov.uk