There was no shortage of rain during the month of May which pushed the system into flood. Fishing is only getting under way in the last week but it is off to a very good start with 3 salmon caught for 7 rods. Senator Dardis set the standard when he landed a fantastic 13lbs 4oz. salmon on Lough Fermoyle.

Mr Michael MacDonagh (Galway) responded with a fine 9lbs salmon from the banks of Dereen Lough, caught on a Black Shrimp. The same fly also proved very effective for Mr John Connolly (Clare) who landed a beautiful 12lbs fish on river beat 2.

So an impressive start as the salmon run is only just getting under way. We look forward to June when the run will be at its peak and July onwards when the sea trout really come into play.