IFI Sponsorship Programme

Sponsorship Programme 2024

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) may, at its discretion and depending on the availability of resources, provide support to groups, associations, clubs or other appropriate bodies to assist with Events which meet the aims of the IFI Sponsorship Programme.

2024 Sponsorship Grant recipients

Proposed eligible events and categories for 2024 are as follows (in order of priority):

  • Large International Championships (World/European Championships etc.) held in Ireland which showcase Ireland’s sustainable angling tourism product and contribute sustainably to economic growth in rural regions, supporting jobs and businesses (Maximum €5,000 per event). 
    • Awards will be banded based on levels of participation achieved, higher levels of participation and longer duration events will receive higher awards. Final award may be lower than initial award amount if anticipated participation levels are lower than actual participation.
  • Medium to large competitions held in Ireland with a high percentage of overseas participation which showcase Ireland’s sustainable angling tourism product and contribute sustainably to economic growth in rural regions, supporting jobs and businesses (Maximum €1,500 per event). 
    • Awards will be banded based on levels of participation achieved, higher levels of participation and longer duration events will receive higher awards. Final award may be lower than initial award amount if anticipated participation levels are lower than actual participation.
  • Novice angler events & training courses which increase participation in angling, reinforcing sustainable angling methods and fish welfare (Maximum €500 per event/course).
    • Awards will be banded based on levels of participation achieved, higher levels of participation and multiple events/longer duration events will receive higher awards. Final award may be lower than initial award amount if anticipated participation levels are lower than actual participation.
  • Staff attendance at educational events in person or online e.g., class visit, field trip, Green schools or request for IFI attendance at public events e.g., open day, fish display, angling display.
  • Information dissemination / initiatives to promote fisheries awareness / conservation and protection of the inland fisheries and sea angling resource / promotion of angling as a key sustainable Irish tourism activity e.g.  seminars / coaching / training / workshops / fieldtrips etc. (Maximum of €1,000 per event applies).
  • Support of juvenile and minority angling teams representing Ireland at international events both home and abroad (Maximum of €500 per team).

IFI will also offer other forms of support where resources allow, including but not limited to staff support; biosecurity assistance; loan of equipment; advertising support; promotional items; advice on event organisation and online event reporting.

For the purposes of the support material and sponsorship application form, Event is used to describe any appropriate inland fisheries, recreational angling, education and awareness or other appropriate event, competition, item, initiative etc. as described above.

A list of the recipients of IFI's 2024 sponsorship programme grants is available here.

Sponsorship Programme 2024 - download forms

You can download the relevant forms to claim your sponsorship award below

Acceptance of offer form 2024
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Event report form 2024
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The IFI Sponsorship Programme aims to increase awareness of IFI, its work, recreational angling in Ireland and the inland fisheries resource. IFI may support events on the basis of:

  • Location and nature of the Event;
  • Potential of the Event to introduce new users to angling in an active capacity, i.e., not just as spectators;
  • Education/Increased awareness/Empowerment of stakeholders in the areas of recreational angling/environmental/commercial fisheries/habitat issues/increasing tourism offering;
  • Development of non-established Events; Support of established events
  • Increased participation in National & International Events for juvenile/female/anglers of disability.
  • Distribution of sponsorship across all angling disciplines and all River Basin Districts in equal proportions where possible;
  • Promotion of equal opportunities events.
  • Promotion of Events that can draw large numbers/repeat visits of angling participants to rural areas

Children and Vulnerable Adults

Event organisers should follow the Children First National Guidance 2017 on working with children. You will find this at the link below. As per the Children First Act 2015 and the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 all event organisers and those assisting in the event must be Garda Vetted. https://www.tusla.ie/uploads/content/Children_First_National_Guidance_2017.pdf

Forms of Support Available

Financial support subject to maximum limits set out above and available budget. 
Staff, equipment loan and location supports are subject to availability.

IFI will not financially support:

  • The provision of hospitality, where the hospitality is the central or core aspect to the support sought from IFI;
  • Events where the primary function of the Event is fund-raising;
  • Prize money.

  • Read the terms and conditions as outlined below.
  • Read and accept the Privacy Notice which outlines the categories of personal data collected and processed by IFI in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • Once you click ‘Accept’ on the Privacy Notice you can register as an applicant, after which you will receive and email which identifies your username and password 

    If you have previously applied for IFI funding you can log in using your existing credentials by clicking this link
     
  •  Then follow the steps to complete the online Application form (this form can be saved for completion in more than one sitting)
  • Following receipt of your application form you may be asked for further documentation (e.g., consent forms for photography of u18s, insurance forms, tax clearance certificates) 

Sponsorship Application Form

The Application Form is designed to ensure that IFI has the necessary information to evaluate the application. The Privacy Notice outlines the categories of personal data collected and processed by IFI for the purposes of evaluating and processing your application.

Submission Deadline

All applicants for financial support must complete and submit the online Sponsorship Application between December 15th, 2023, and January 19th, 2024. Applications will not be assessed until AFTER the submission closing dates. Applications for non-financial support can be submitted at any time.

Late or incomplete application forms will not be assessed. It is the responsibility of the person/organisation seeking support to ensure the application is received in time to meet the deadline. There is no automatic entitlement to support from IFI. IFI’s decision is final.

Freedom of Information

IFI is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 and the European Communities (Access to Information on the Environment) Regulations 2007 to 2014 and therefore has to consider any request made to it under both of these statutory laws.
If you consider that any part of your application would be subject to any of the statutory exclusions under that Act please so indicate in your application, specifying under which exemption you believe the content should be excluded.

Health and Safety

The Event Organisers must adhere to all the relevant Health and Safety Legislation and carry out all necessary risk assessments, checks and procedures to safeguard the Event participants and spectators. If required, Covid 19 mitigation measures must be in place as advised by the HSE and Government guidelines must be adhered to.

In IFI sponsored Events on inland waterways where participation or administration/stewarding activities require participants to go afloat on board a boat, float tube, kayak or other type of vessel, a lifejacket must be worn by all individuals involved in these activities. For sea angling Events, life Jackets must be worn by all participants, stewards and organisers where required by law. Organisers are asked to postpone those Events where weather conditions forecast, particularly wind (Beaufort 6/Strong Breeze and above), are not conducive to safe angling or where Met Eireann issue weather warnings; otherwise, they may forego any awards granted. 

Change of Dates

In awarding sponsorship support, IFI may require event organisers to change the event dates, where congestion occurs or to provide for better clustering of complimentary activities i.e., dates of events changed to maximise spread of angling activity/opportunity.

Sponsorship criteria

Angling Event Applications will be assessed according to the following criteria and assigned a score with support proportionally awarded to the highest scoring Events. Only Events which meet the essential criteria will be considered.

Event duration and participation levels are used to estimate the economic/coaching impact for each event and other factors under consideration include:

International Events held in Ireland

  • Organised by an Angling Federation/National Body/Other;
  • Majority of participants from overseas;
  • Must be equal opportunities events;
  • Be a recreational angling event on waters under the remit of IFI or raise awareness of the commercial use of inland fisheries;
  • Give due regard for the environment, ecology and biodiversity of the waters by a) implementing the principles of Leave No Trace’ and 
    b) ensuring that bio-security measures are in place in line with IFI recommendations;
  • Have public liability insurance and insurance that indemnifies IFI against claim.
  • Have Garda vetting and child protection training in place for underage events
  • Fish welfare initiatives/catch and release are promoted and practiced.

National Events & Novice Angler Events

  • Organised by local clubs/organisations;
  • Must be open to non-club members;
  • Must be equal opportunities events;
  • Be a recreational angling event on waters under the remit of IFI or raise awareness of the commercial use of inland fisheries;
  • Attract new anglers in an active capacity and not just as spectators;
  • Give due regard for the environment, ecology and biodiversity of the waters by
    a) implementing the principles of Leave No Trace’ and 
    b) ensuring that bio-security measures are in place in line with IFI recommendations;
  • Have public liability insurance and insurance which indemnifies IFI against claim.
  • Fish welfare initiatives/catch and release are promoted and practiced.
  • Have Garda vetting and child protection training in place for underage events
  • A business case is submitted that details the socio-economic benefits of the event.

IFI will not support any competition where the results/scoring system necessitates the killing of fish. Catch and release is mandatory on coarse, pike and game angling events and scoring by length measurement only is mandatory on pike and game angling events.

Post Event Evaluation

The organisers of the Event are required to submit an IFI Event Report Form with detailed accounts of angling returns (where applicable), press cuttings, photographs, details of participation and attendance. Events/organisers who do not return completed report forms to IFI as required may be deemed ineligible for future sponsorship funding.

Photography

Any photographs taken at the Event by or on behalf of IFI or provided by the Event Organisers may be used in IFI publications, Facebook or website etc. Events that include children aged under 18 must seek the written permission of parents/guardians to take photographs and must inform them for what purpose the images will be used.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Development of non-established Events

Where possible, support will be assigned to assist with the development of new Events which provide additional opportunities to attract more users to recreational angling.

Leave No Trace initiatives

The Leave No Trace programme is designed to help outdoor enthusiasts to value the natural environment, to understand the impact of their activities and to enable them to make decisions to minimise that impact while still enjoying their activities with freedom.

The seven principles of Leave No Trace are:

  • Plan Ahead and Prepare
  • Be Considerate of Others
  • Respect Farm Animals and Wildlife
  • Travel and Camp on Durable Ground
  • Leave What You Find
  • Dispose of Waste Properly
  • Minimise the Effects of Fire

Events should be organised with due consideration to Leave No Trace where applicable. For more information on Leave No Trace see http://www.leavenotraceireland.org/

 

 

Evaluation and Notification

  • The sponsorship evaluation committee will evaluate all submissions in line with the sponsorship evaluation criteria while taking note of any developments arising out of discussions taking place between the Minister of State and the angling federations.
  • After the closing date and advise applicants of each outcome in writing.
  • If sponsorship is approved, the applicant will be sent a letter of offer containing the conditions of sponsorship which must be signed and returned.
  • If sponsorship is not approved, the applicant will be advised.

Insurance

IFI strives to manage risk associated with events taking place on fisheries in its care. To ensure that event organisers have appropriately assessed the risk associated with their event on IFI fisheries, IFI has divided events into two categories each with different insurance verification standards;

Category 1 (LOW Risk) Events

This category includes events:

  • Where any water-based activity is appropriately equipped using qualified personnel at the appropriate supervisor-to-participant ratios (as deemed by the sports organising authority);
  • From accredited or suitable applicants, i.e., a constituted club or organisation with a history of running similar activities or event organisers / supervisors who are accredited in the activity proposed and have ongoing insurance.

Category 1 events may be required to submit the name of their insurance company, the policy number and date of expiry.

Category 2 (HIGH Risk) Events

This category focuses on events which include water activity which;

  • Is predominately motor-powered;
  • Has a multiple number of waterside or waterway activities within the event; and/or
  • Is organised by an ad-hoc committee.

Category 2 events must have their insurance company complete an Insurance Verification Form and return it for verification by an independent insurance assessor. 
Powered events are considered to be those where the engine used in the craft exceeds 10hp.

The insurance verification process must be completed a minimum of three weeks before the event takes place.

Conditions of Support

The conditions of support may include some or all of the following:

  • that IFI must be acknowledged in all promotional material; other schemes involving IFI support will also be acknowledged where applicable (Dublin Angling Initiative; Angling for Youth Development Ireland; Midland Fisheries Fund; Salmon Conservation Fund etc.);
  • the location of the event and GPS location be advised for inclusion in event mapping and calendars;
  • that all material associated with the Event must display the ‘Sponsored by Inland Fisheries Ireland’ corporate identity logo in a prominent position; identifying logos for other schemes involving IFI support will also be displayed where applicable (Dublin Angling Initiative; Angling for Youth Development Ireland; Midland Fisheries Fund; Salmon Conservation Fund etc.);
  • that IFI may use any details / reports about the event and photographs taken at the Event or supplied by the Event Organisers in printed materials and on the IFI website, Facebook page etc.;
  • that IFI approve of all related designs and layouts;
  • that the Event be titled the “IFI (Event Name)” and that it be referred to as such in all promotional material, individual arrangements may be agreed;
  • that the Event insurance is deemed adequate by the IFI insurance company, angling clubs may be asked to provide a copy of their insurance documentation as proof;
  • that a profit & loss account for the Event be submitted;
  • that a Tax Clearance Certificate or letter from the relevant Tax Authority is submitted (where total payments to the particular individual/organisation may exceed €10,000) in the tax year;
  • that fish welfare initiatives/catch and release are promoted and practiced. IFI will not support any competition where the results/scoring system necessitates the killing of fish; catch and release is mandatory and scoring by length measurement only is mandatory on pike and game angling events;
  • that advice in relation to improving biosecurity arrangements will be adopted; see https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/Biosecurity/biosecurity-for-boaters-and-anglers.html;
  • that an IFI Event Report Form be completed and returned to IFI within a fortnight of the event taking place. Where an Event organiser does not complete and return the relevant report forms that event/organiser may be ineligible for future sponsorship;
  • that event organisers may be required to assist/facilitate IFI in conducting participant surveys at their events;
  • that in order to minimise impacts on the environment the seven ‘Leave No Trace’ principles be adhered to for the duration of the event. For more information on Leave No Trace see http://www.leavenotraceireland.org/;
  • Conditions as deemed necessary for the particular event.
  • Applicants must provide proof that the event will be compliant with the conditions listed above if requested by IFI to do so

In awarding sponsorship support, IFI may require that events be clustered, i.e. dates of events changed to maximise use of resources or ensure sufficient resources.

General Data Protection Regulation 

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) fully respects the individual’s right to privacy and will not collect any personal information without consent. Any personal information provided to IFI will be treated with the highest standards of security and confidentiality, strictly in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation [Regulation (EU) 2016/679]. This information will be collected and processed by IFI in accordance with GDPR requirements and held for the purposes of corresponding with Sponsorship Programme applicants. For further information please see our Privacy Notice.

 

Acceptance of Sponsorship Offer

Applicants must confirm that they accept the offer of sponsorship and agree to the conditions of sponsorship by signing a document which will be sent to the event organisers with the letter of offer.

In order to claim any financial sponsorship awarded, event organisers will be required to invoice IFI. IFI will NOT be able to issue payment until such an invoice has been received. Payment will be by electronic transfer only and bank IBAN and BIC details must be provided,

To claim a sponsorship award, all invoices and supporting documentation must be submitted to Inland Fisheries Ireland before December 15th, 2024, otherwise financial support may be forfeited.

If the conditions of sponsorship are not adhered to, IFI has the right to withhold or seek to recover all or part of the support provided. 
Applications will not be assessed until AFTER the submission closing date of January 19th, 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be assessed.

If you would like this information in large print or other formats, please contact:

Inland Fisheries Ireland,

3044 Lake Drive,

Citywest,

Dublin 24,

D24 CK66,

Ireland

Phone +353 (01) 8842600.

Sponsorship Programme 2023

This tab will be updated when the 2023 IFI Sponsorship Programme has been completed and reviewed.

 

Sponsorship Programme 2022

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) may, at its discretion and depending on the availability of resources, provide support to groups, associations, clubs or other appropriate bodies to assist with Events which meet the aims of the IFI Sponsorship Programme.

Inland Fisheries Ireland offered funding to 51 clubs and organisations for angling events and initiatives across the country through the Sponsorship Programme in 2022.

Angling clubs and federations applied to the programme for support in hosting angling competitions, conservation events and novice coaching programmes.  In 2022, the Sponsorship Programme offered support to:

  • 30 angling competitions which showcase Ireland’s angling offering and contribute to local economies. 
  • 15 Coaching/ Juvenile events aimed at novice and young anglers with a view to increasing participation in the sport.
  • 6 other angling related initiatives.

For  a full list of the events and initiatives that were offered funding in 2021, scroll down. 

Eligible events and categories for 2022 were as follows (in order of priority):

  • Large / international competitions held in Ireland which showcase Ireland’s angling and contribute to local economies, supporting jobs and businesses. 
  • Novice angler events & training courses which increase participation in angling. Minimum of 20 novice angler participants required.
  • Information dissemination / initiatives to promote fisheries awareness / conservation and protection of the inland fisheries and sea angling resource / promotion of angling as a key Irish tourism activity e.g. Production of high quality angling promotional videos / seminars / coaching / training / workshops etc. 
  • Juvenile and minority angling teams representing Ireland at international events both home and abroad.

For the purposes of the support material and sponsorship application form, Event is used to describe any appropriate inland fisheries, recreational angling, education and awareness or other appropriate event, competition, item, initiative etc. as described above.

 

Name of event Description of event Location of event
Lough Ree International Pike Competition Two day predator event with people with disability taking part on board a boat for the first time Ballyleague, county Roscommon and Lough Ree
Easter Fishing event  Large International Pike fishing event Lough Key
Irish Winter Shore Angling Festival International Shore Angling Competition Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford
3 and 2 day festivals Angling competition Grand canal Edenderry
Cavan Course Angling Competition Four day event High quality venues ideally killykeen lakes, or quality venue that will offer attractive
Ireland's Feeder King This is a new feeder fishing competition, run throughout the island of Ireland.  There will 8 qualifiers and a 2 day final . 
Arvagh Breffni Open Coarse Angling Competition Lakes surrounding Arvagh
Arvagh King of Clubs Coarse Angling Competition Lakes surrounding Arvagh
Arvagh Seniors Competition Coarse Angling Competition Lakes surrounding Arvagh
Arvagh International Coarse Fishing Festival Coarse Angling Competition Lakes surrounding Arvagh
Cork Small Boats Festival Week long sea angling event Cork Harbour, Aghada.
Six Nations International Fishing Competition 5 Day International Fishing Competition involving, Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, France, Belgium and Norway Base will be The  Mills Inn Ballyvourney and fishing will be taking place in the Killarney Lakes, Gougane Barra, River Blackwater and Sullane River
World Pairs Angling Championships High profile, promotion heavy  International Coarse Angling Championships promoting angling tourism.  Cavan, Leitrim, Fermanagh
Rosslare Small Boat Festival Angling competition (species hunt) Kilmore Quay, Co Wexford, Eire
Home Country International Four nations International  Ire/Scotland /Wales/England Lough Lene Castlepollard Westmeath Mullingar
Kings Classic 2022 (initiated by Pierre Bronsgeest)  Coarse Angling competition/festival Garadice lake 
Killybegs Mariners SAC Open Beach Charity Competition Annual Open Beach Fishing Competition to raise money for Local Charity Rossnowlagh Beach
Mick Kearney Open 2022 Large Annual Open Shore Angling Competition Morriscastle, Co. Wexford
Lough Ree Predator Challenge Boat team spinning Lough Ree
Barrow Perch Bonanza Individual Perch Spinning Competition River Barrow
International Carp Friendly Cup Carp International Friendly Oaklands team event Oaklands New Ross
Ballinamore Angling Festival 5 Day Coarse Fishing Festival Leitrim venues
Youth Team Ireland Qualifiers 2023 Two rounds of qualifiers, or more as required, to select those to represent Ireland at the 2023 Youth Championships Lough Muckno or other dependent on conditions
Dunmore East Small Boats 2022 Small boat angling festival Dunmore East Co. Waterford
Strokestown Angling Festival 3 days course fishing festival Strokestown , Co Roscommon
Pike Master Ireland Boat Team spinning All over Ireland and North Ireland
GoandCatch club's championship 2022 Lure fishing of predators from the boats Co. Cavan and Midlands lakes
Pike competition Pike competitions for young and old Munster region
Lough Derg Predator Challenge Boat team spinning for freshwater predator fish Lough Derg
Catch and release fly fishing competition Introduction to a catch and release competition to a club that always do competition on killed fish. Clonmel
Family Day 2022 Family day and new anglers introduction to fly fishing Clonmel
Come Try Fishing Introduction to Fishing Carafin Lake Co Cavan
Angling 4 all Coarse  Angling instruction for  Beginners and Novices Templehouse Lake Ballymote Co Sligo
New angler introduction to fly fishing and family day 2022 Clonmel Family day with fishing demonstration and BBQ to promote fishing among kids and teenagers. Also information day to all who are willing to join the club and start fishing. Clonmel
Killybegs Mariners Open Day Coaching Session Open day to encourage local youth and novice anglers to try beach fishing. Fintra Beach, Killybegs
Fishing Trip to a stocked Lake Stocked Fisheries Event Waiting for information from Lorraine in IFI
Junior Anglers 2022 Fishing sessions for young or new anglers Grand Canal Tullamore
Try Angling Taster session to try angling Doorly Park, Sligo
Novice Angling Day Opportunity for juniors to try out fishing Ballinamore lake TBA
Youth Team Ireland Open Day (2) Two open days to encourage youth anglers (U15. U20, U25) to come forward and see what is involved in international angling To be confirmed dependent on conditions but likely one to be Lough Muckno the other possibly River Barrow
James Street Transition Year 2022 Fishing tuition for TY at 3 locations  Lough Muckno, Lough Ramor, River Dodder 
Get Kids Fishing  Casual day to introduce children to fishing Lough Corrib
Annual Club Competition Trout fishing competition on local lake. Lough Leane or Lough Barfinnihy
Angling competition  Angling coaching Grand canal 
The Swamp Young Anglers Competition A one day fishing competition for young anglers 8-14 years Co. Roscommon
Promotional Angling Video Shoot a high Quality promo video for club covering both Coarse and predator fishing & scenery etc. River Erne
Access For All Pike Fishing 4 x half day boat fishing for pike coaching sessions North Lough Ree, Ballyleague/Lanesboro
Fishery Awareness Day Fishery awareness and the interest of our natural environment and the joy and benefits of fly fishing Loughanure Marina/Loughanure anglers
Tidy Towns Sponsorship of Waters Award for TT  
Irish Specimen Fish Committee Sponsorship of Committee & ISFC annual report   
World Youth Angling Championships World Championships for U20's Slovenia

 

Sponsorship Programme 2021

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) may, at its discretion and depending on the availability of resources, provide support to groups, associations, clubs or other appropriate bodies to assist with Events which meet the aims of the IFI Sponsorship Programme.

Inland Fisheries Ireland offered funding for 40 angling events and initiatives across the country through the Sponsorship Programme in 2021.

Angling clubs and federations applied to the programme for support in hosting angling competitions, conservation events and novice coaching programmes.  In 2021, the Sponsorship Programme offered support to:

  • 12 angling competitions which showcase Ireland’s angling offering and contribute to local economies. 
  • 25 Coaching/ Juvenile events aimed at novice and young anglers with a view to increasing participation in the sport.
  • Three other angling related initiatives.

For  a full list of the events and initiatives were offered funding in 2021, scroll down. 

Eligible events and categories for 2021 were as follows (in order of priority):

  • Large / international competitions held in Ireland which showcase Ireland’s angling and contribute to local economies, supporting jobs and businesses. 
  • Novice angler events & training courses which increase participation in angling. Minimum of 20 novice angler participants required.
  • Information dissemination / initiatives to promote fisheries awareness / conservation and protection of the inland fisheries and sea angling resource / promotion of angling as a key Irish tourism activity e.g. Production of high quality angling promotional videos / seminars / coaching / training / workshops etc. 
  • Juvenile and minority angling teams representing Ireland at international events both home and abroad.

For the purposes of the support material and sponsorship application form, Event is used to describe any appropriate inland fisheries, recreational angling, education and awareness or other appropriate event, competition, item, initiative etc. as described above.

 

Organisation Name of event Location of event
Connacht Predator Anglers Lets start Fishing Lough Corrib, Galway
Clonmel and district Salmon and trout Anglers Association New angler introduction to fly fishing and family day 2020 Clonmel Clonmel, Tipperary
Waterford Sports Partnership Come and Try Fishing River Blackwater , Cappoquin, Waterford
Hse adult mental health dundalk Ladywell angling club Dundalk, co louth.
Kilbride Anglers Club Introduction to Angling Southern County Fishing Resort, Garryhill, Carlow
Irish Federation of Sea Angling IFSA Youth Iniative Day - Munster - Event Youghal, Co. Cork
Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association ILFA Training Day for Novice Women Anglers Bleach Lough, Limerick
Irish Federation of Sea Angling IFSA - Youth Iniative Day - Leinster - Event Kilmuckridge, Co Wexford
Irish Federation of Sea Angling IFSA - Youth Iniative Day - Ulster - Event Killybegs, Donegal
Irish Federation of Sea Angling IFSA - Youth Iniative Day - Connaught - Event Iniscrone, Sligo
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Galway Bay Youth Training Day 2021 Renville,Galway
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Rinnashark Youth Training Day 2021 Passage East, Waterford
Irish Federation of Sea Angling IFSA Leinster CAST angling pathway 2021 Kilcoole, Wicklow
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Tramore/Waterford Youth Training Day 2021 Tramore, Co. Waterford
Irish Federation of Sea Angling IFSA Connaught CAST angling pathway 2021 Galway
Macroom Trout Angling club Educational Partnership in Community Angling with Youthreach Macroom Youhreach Macroom and Macroom Angling together in Macroom Community
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Kilmuckridge Youth Training Day 2021 Morriscastle, Wexford
Irish Federation of Sea Angling IFSA Ulster CAST angling pathway 2020 Tullan, Donegal
Newport Sea Angling Club Junior Shore Angling Training Clew Bay (various locations) Mayo
Irish Federation of Sea Angling IFSA Munster CAST angling pathway 2021 Woodstown, Waterford
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Arklow 2021 Junior Coaching Programme Arklow South Beach, wicklow
Irish Federation of Sea Angling IFSA Munster Boat Angling Novice training day 2021 Cork Harbour
Irish Federation of Sea Angling IFSA Ulster Boat Angling Novice training day 2020 Killybegs, Donegal
Irish Federation of Sea Angling IFSA Leinster Boat Angling Novice training day 2021 Kilmore Quay, Wexford
Irish Federation of Sea Angling IFSA Connaught Boat Angling Novice training day 2021 Mullaghmore, Sligo 
King’s Classic King's Classic Leitrim
Romanian C&R Angling Association International Carp Friendly Cup Oakland's New Ross, Wexford
Defence Forces Sea Angling Club All Army Fishing Competition Donegal
Lisdoonvarna Fanore Sea Angling Club International Angling Week Fanore, North Co. Clare.
Newport Sea Angling Club National Junior Competition 2021 Clew Bay, Mayo
Newport Sea Angling Club 55th Annual Sea Angling Festival Clew Bay, Mayo
European Federation of Sea Anglers - Ireland Section. European Shore Angling Championship Kilmuckridge, wexford
Irish Federation of Sea Angling All Ireland Inter-Provincial & Home Nations Training & Tutoring 2021 Bundoran, Donegal
Irish Federation of Sea Angling All Ireland Junior U16 & U21 Boat Competition 2021 Rathmullen, Lough Swilly, Donegal
Arvagh Angling Holidays Arvagh International Coarse Festival Arvagh, Cavan
Arvagh Angling Holidays Arvagh King of Clubs Arvagh, Cavan
Belmont Fishing Club Club comp on canal Grand canal, Shannonharbour, Offaly
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Promotional Video for Youths Boat Angling in Ireland Promotional Video to be presented nationwide and to appropriate media outlets
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Promotional video for the World Championship U16 & U21 Arklow 2024 Arklow
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Promotional Video of the IFSA Ladies in Sport Promotional Video to be presented nationwide and to appropriate media outlets

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the programme didn’t go ahead in 2020

Sponsorship Programme 2019

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) may, at its discretion and depending on the availability of resources, provide support to groups, associations, clubs or other appropriate bodies to assist with Events which meet the aims of the IFI Sponsorship Programme.

Inland Fisheries Ireland offered funding for 87 angling events and initiatives across the country through the Sponsorship Programme in 2019.

Angling clubs and federations applied to the programme, which is a funding mechanism of the National Strategy for Angling Development, for support in hosting angling competitions, conservation events and novice coaching programmes.  In 2019, the Sponsorship Programme offered support to:

  • 45 angling competitions which showcase Ireland’s angling offering and contribute to local economies. 
  • 37 Coaching/ Juvenile events aimed at novice and young anglers with a view to increasing participation in the sport.
  • Five public awareness events and angling related initiatives.

For  a full list of the events and initiatives that were offered funding in 2019, scroll down. 

Eligible events and categories for 2019 were as follows (in order of priority):

  • Large / international competitions held in Ireland which showcase Ireland’s angling and contribute to local economies, supporting jobs and businesses. 
  • Novice angler events & training courses which increase participation in angling. Minimum of 20 novice angler participants required.
  • Information dissemination / initiatives to promote fisheries awareness / conservation and protection of the inland fisheries and sea angling resource / promotion of angling as a key Irish tourism activity e.g. Production of high quality angling promotional videos / seminars / coaching / training / workshops etc. 
  • Juvenile and minority angling teams representing Ireland at international events both home and abroad.

THE BUDGET FOR 2019 SPONSORSHIP FUNDING HAS BEEN FULLY ALLOCATED. ANY APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (UNLESS CANCELLATIONS OF FUNDED EVENTS OCCUR). SPONSORSHIP IN THE FORM OF STAFF ASSISTANCE, EQUIPMENT USE AND ONLINE PROMOTION CAN STILL BE APPLIED FOR AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.  

For the purposes of the support material and sponsorship application form, Event is used to describe any appropriate inland fisheries, recreational angling, education and awareness or other appropriate event, competition, item, initiative etc. as described  above.

Organisation Location of event County Name of event
Lough Ree Angling Hub Lough Ree Roscommon, Longford Lough Ree International Pike Classic 2019
Kilbride Anglers Club Southern County Fishery  Carlow Junior Angler Event
Arvagh Angling Holidays Lakes surrounding Arvagh Cavan Arvagh King of Clubs
Arvagh Angling Holidays Lakes surrounding Arvagh Cavan Arvagh Breffni Seniors
Arvagh Angling Holidays Lakes surrounding Arvagh Cavan Arvagh International Course Fishing Festival
Arvagh Angling Holidays Lakes surrounding Arvagh Cavan Arvagh Breffni Open
Cavan County Council Cootehill Cavan 'Come & Try' Angling Event for Beginner Anglers
Cootehill Tourist Development Cootehill Cavan  Cootehill IFI Fishing Festival
Lakelands Angling Club Lakelands Area  Cavan, Leitrim, Fermanagh World Pairs Angling Championships
Lisdoonvarna Fanore Sea Angling Club Fanore  Clare International Angling Week 2019
Lisdoonvarna Fanore Sea Angling Club Fanore . Clare Juvenile Training Program
Romanian C&R Angling Association Lough Derg Clare, Tipperary, Galway Angling Event 
Cork Small Boats Festival Cobh Cork Cork Small Boats Festival
Munster Provisional Council of the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers Crosshaven Cork All Ireland Juvenile Boat 2018
Munster Provisional Council of the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers Crosshaven Cork Interprovincial & All Ireland Youth Boat Championship 2019
Salmon & Sea Trout Recreational Anglers Ireland  Rathcormac Old School, River Bride. Cork Cast Programme Levels 1-3  (x three groups) Rathcormac Angling Hub
Trout Angling Federation of Ireland Kanturk  Cork Easter and Summer Angling Camps for Children
Munster Provisional Council of the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers Crosshaven Cork Munster Youth Boat Summer League 2019
Salmon & Sea Trout Recreational Anglers Ireland  Tibbotstown Reservoir Cork Glanmire and District  Cast Programme 1-3 (three groups)
Salmon & Sea Trout Recreational Anglers Ireland  Rathcormac Old School, River Bride, Tibbotstown Reservoir Cork Rathcormac Angling Hub Introductory to Angling (three events) 
Salmon & Sea Trout Recreational Anglers Ireland   Tibbotstown Reservoir Cork Glanmire and District  Introductory to Angling Taster Days x 3 
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Youghal, Co. Cork Cork Youth Iniative Day - Munster
Salmon & Sea Trout Recreational Anglers Ireland  Rathcormac Old School Cork Fly Tying Intermediate/Beginner
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Killybegs Donegal Youth Iniative Day - Ulster 
Defence Forces Sea Angling Club Rathmullen Donegal  All Army Sea Angling Competition
CBS James Street Dublin, Kildare, Cavan, Monaghan and Wicklow Dublin, Kildare, Cavan, Monaghan and Wicklow. CBS James' Street Transition Year Fishing Programme
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Galway Galway IFSA - Awareness Day on Conservation and Protection of our Sea Angling Resource
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Spiddal Galway Youth Iniative Day - Connacht 
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Spiddal Galway Galway Bay SAC - Youth Training Day
Newport Sea Angling Club Various locations Galway, Mayo Junior Shore Angling training
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Tralee Bay Kerry SALC - Home Nations Shore -  Ladies Team 2019
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Tralee Bay Kerry SALC - Home Nations Shore -  Mens Team 2019
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Tralee Bay Kerry SALC - Home Nations Shore -  Youths Team 2019
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Tralee Bay Kerry SALC - Home Nations Shore -  Juniors Team 2019
Munster Provisional Council of the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers Tralee, Kerry Kerry All Ireland Inter-Provincials & Home Nations Qualifiers 2019
Trout Angling Federation of Ireland Laois Angling Centre Laois 4 Nations Bank Fly Fishing Championship
Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association Laois Angling Centre Laois ILFA Ladies Introduction to Fly-fishing
Lakelands Angling Club Ballinamore Leitrim Ballinamore Angling Festival
Dutch King Of Clubs 2019 Leitrim Leitrim Dutch King Of Clubs
Glin Development Association Lay-By approx 1km from Glin Pier Limerick Glin Estuary Fishing Competition
The Shannon, Mulkear and District Anglers Association Mulkear River Limerick Shannon, Mulkear and District Anglers Catch and Release Fishing Competition
The Limerick & District Anglers Association O Briens Bridge, Plassey, Corbally, Castleconnell, Annacotty, Lough Bridget, Kilgory Lough, Doon Lake, The Canal (Limerick City), Clondoorney, Lough Gur Limerick Coarse and Pike League 2019
Lough Ree Angling Hub Lanesborough Longford Lough Ree Angling Hub 'Give Angling a Go' Coaching Sessions
Irish Trout Fly Fishing Association (ITFFA) Youths Lough Lene, Collinstown Westmeath Qualifying Event For Youths to Represent Ireland at the annual 'Home Nations' Youth International (Ireland, England, Scotland & Wales) in Lake of Menteith, Scotland in July 2019
Newport Sea Angling Club Newport Mayo Newport SAC 53rd Sea Angling Festival
Mayo Ladies Sea Angling Club Clew Bay Mayo The Petals Cup
Newport Sea Angling Club Newport  Mayo National Junior Competition
Game Angling Instructors Association Foxford Mayo GAIA Annual Event
Royal Enfield Coarse Angling Club Royal Canal around Enfield Meath Royal Enfield Coarse Angling Club Summer Junior League
Garda Coarse Angling Club Lough Muckno, Castleblaney Monaghan E.P.F.C. (European Coarse Fishing Championships)
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Morriscastle Beach Morriscastle Beach, Co. Wexford Kilmuckridge SAC - Youth Training Day
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Promotional Video to be presented nationwide and to appropriate media outlets Nationwide Promotional Video of the IFSA CAST Programne
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Promotional Video to be presented nationwide and to appropriate media outlets Nationwide Promotional Video of the IFSA and Sea Angling
Edenderry Coarse Angling Edenderry Canal Stretches Offaly Edenderry Coarse Angling Gala Week
Tullamore and District Angling Club The Grand Canal Tullamore Offaly Junior Anglers 2019
Belmont Fishing Club   Offaly Belmont Fishing Competition
Killaloe Ballina and District Anglers Ballina Offaly, Tipperary Juvenille Angling Competition
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Langebaan, South Africa Overseas 2019 South Africa - World Gales 27th World Shore Angling Championship - Ladies
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Italy Overseas 2019 Italy - 28th World Shore Sea Angling Championships Juniors Class U16
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Italy Overseas 2019 Italy - 19th World Shore Sea Angling Championships Youths Class U21
National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland Spain Overseas World Youth Angling Championships
Trout Angling Federation of Ireland  Czech Republic Overseas World Youth Fly Fishing Championships
Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association Draycote , England Overseas 2019 Ladies International Flyfishing Competition
Lough Ree Angling Hub Lanesborough Longford and Kilnacarrow, Roscommon Roscommon, Longford  Lough Ree International Coarse Fishing Festival
Boyle and District Angling Club Lough Key, Boyle Roscommon Boyle and District Easter Pike Angling Festival
Lough Ree Angling Hub Lanesborough, Longford and Kilnacarrow, Roscommon Roscommon, Longford  Lanesborough Autumn Angling Festival 2019
Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort River Suck, Donamon Roscommon Cuisle Angling Event
Dodder Anglers Association Southern County Fishery  Carlow Promotional and Marketing Event to Grow Dodder Anglers Membership
Rinnashark Sea Angling Club Dunmore East Waterford Dunmore East Small Boats Species Hunt
Waterford and District Coarse Angling Club Ballyshunnock Lake, Portlaw Waterford Waterford and District CAC Junior League
St Paul's Fishing Club Ballyshunnock Reservoir Waterford DEIS School Outreach
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Passage East Waterford Rinnashark SAC - Youth Training Day
Navan Coarse Angling Club Lough Bracken County Meath and Gaulmoylestown Lough County Westmeath Westmeath, Meath An Introduction to Coarse Angling
Small Boat Anglers of the UK & Ireland Kilmore Quay Wexford The 34th Annual Rosslare Small Boats Festival 2019
European Federation of Sea Anglers - Ireland Section. Wexford Wexford Irish Winter Shore Angling Festival
Sea Angling Ireland SAC South East Ireland Wexford Irish Shore Smooth Hound Championships
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Duncannon Wexford Bannow Bay SAC - Youth Training Day
Wicklow Bay Sea Angling Club Wicklow Wicklow Novice/New Angler Introduction to Boat Angling
Irish Federation of Sea Angling Wicklow Wicklow Youth Initiative Day - Leinster

Following advice from Inland Fisheries Ireland, some events were cancelled in 2018 due to extreme weather conditions

Name applying club / organisation :

Name of event

Location of event

County

World Pairs Angling

World Pairs Angling Championships

Shannon-Erne Various

Cavan & Leitrim

Cootehill Fishing Festival

Cootehill IFI Fishing Festival

Cootehill

Cavan

Arvagh Angling Hoildays

Arvagh Breffni Seniors

Lakes around Arvagh

Cavan

Arvagh Angling Hoildays

Arvagh International Coarse Fishing Festival

Lakes around Arvagh

Cavan

Arvagh Angling Hoildays

Arvagh King of Clubs

Lakes around Arvagh

Cavan

Arvagh Angling Hoildays

Arvagh Breffni Open

Lakes around Arvagh

Cavan

 

     

Lough Ree Angling Hub

Lough Ree International Pike Classic

Lough Ree - launching at Ballyleague & Lanesborough

Roscommon& Longford

Lough Ree Angling Hub

Lanesborough International Coarse Fishing Champiosnhips

Royal Canal & Roscommon and Longford fisheries

Roscommon & Longford

Small Boat Anglers of the UK & Ireland

33rd Annual Rosslare Small Boats Festival

Kilmore Quay

Wexford

Edenderry CAC

Edenderry Coarse Angling 6 Day Gala Week

Grand Canal, Edenderry area

Offaly

European Federation of Sea Anglers

Irish Winter Shore Angling Festival

Kilmuckridge

Wexford

Daingean angling club

The Daingean Teams of Four Angling Festival

Grand Canal

Offaly

Cork Small Baots Festival Committee

Cork Small Boats Festival 2018

Cork Harbour Area

Cork

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers

SALC - Home Nations Boat (Seniors)2018

Cobh

Cork

Irish Trout Fly Fishing Association (ITFFA)

Spring International Fly Fishing Match

Lough Mask, Cushlough Bay , Ballinrobe

Galway

Garda Trout and Salmon anglers club

Police International Fly Fishing/Home Nations Competition

Lough Corrib, Green Fields Bay

Galway

Romanian C&R Angling Association

Spinning from the Boat

Lough Ramor

Cavan

Lakelands Angling Ballinamore

Ballinamore Coarse Angling Festival

Shannon-Erne

Cavan & Leitrim

National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland

All Ireland Championships Senior & Ladies

Shannon-Erne and various locations in Counties Cavan and Leitrim

Cavan & Leitrim

Lough Ree International Pike Festival and World Cup (Athlone Anglers Association)

Lough Ree International Pike Festival and World Cup

Lough Ree

Roscommon & Longford

Lisdoonvarna Fanore Sea Angling Club

International Angling Week 2018

Fanore, North Co Clare

Clare

Fishbook Eire Federation Ireland

Fishbook Open Fly Competiton

Lough Key

Roscommon

Cuisle Holiday Centre

Cuisle Angling Event

River Suck, Donamon

Roscommon

Oaklands Coarse Angling Club

Dunbrody Festival

Lake

Waterford

Tralee Bay SAC

Tag a Ray

Tralee Bay

Kerry

Defense Forces Sea Angling Club

Defence Forces Sea Angling

Crosshaven/Sea

Cork

Newport Sea Angling Club

Newport SAC 52nd Annual Sea Angling Festival

Clew Bay

Mayo

Killinarden Angling Initiative

Monthly Youth Angling Field Trips.

Canals, Lakes, rivers and beach

Nationwide

Salmon & Sea Trout Recreational Anglers Ireland

Coach Education

Various rivers and lakes around the country

Nationwide

Leinster Pike Angling Club

Junior All Ireland Pike Fishing Championships

Lough Shantonagh and River Shannon (Athlone area)

Westmeath & Roscommon

Irish Federation Of Sea Anglers

The Youth Initiation Day

Co kerry. Co Clare. Co Wexford

Kerry, Clare, Wexford and Antrim

Killinarden Angling Initiative

Weekly Educational Workshops

Killinarden Community Center

Dublin

Boyne Valley Hub

Boyne Valley Fishing Hub

River Boyne, Trim

Meath

Royal Enfield CAC

Summer Youth Programme

Royal Canal at Enfield

Meath

Carrickmacross Coarse Angling & Junior Development Club

Junior Summer Camp 2018

Lisanisk Lake

Monaghan

Navan Coarse Angling Club

An Introduction to Coarse Angling for Juniors

Gaulylemoystown Lough

Westmeath 

Wicklow Bay Sea Angling Club

Novice Angler Introduction to Boat Angling

Wicklow Port

Wicklow

Leinster Provincial Council

Youth Boat Angling Coaching

Wicklow Port & Kilmore Quay

Wicklow & Wexford

Leinster Provincial Council

Angling Coaching - Shore

A suitable beach on East Coast, eg South beach Arklow

Wicklow 

St. Flannan's Fishing Club

Juvenile Training Day's

Birdhill

Tipperary

Tullamore and District Angling Club

Junior Anglers 2018

Grand Canal, Tullamore

Offaly

Molamphy - Killaloe Ballina & District Anglers Association

Trout Angling Competition

Loch Derg

Tipperary

St. Paul's Fishing Club

Disability outreach programme

Ballyshunnock

Waterford

Waterford and District Coarse Angling Club

Junior League

Ballyshunnock, River Barrow, Oaklands

Waterford

Rathangan trout and salmon anglers association

Tafi Youth Training Day

River Slate

Cork

Kilkenny City and County Anglers

Annual Junior Fishing Competition

The Nore

Kilkenny

Glanmire & District Salmon & Trout Anglers Association

Tibbotstown Reservoir Initial Stocking

Reservoir

Cork

Glanmire & District Salmon & Trout Anglers Association

Introduction to Game Angling Course

Tibbotstown Reservoir Carrigtwohill

Cork

Rathcormac Angling Hub

Introduction to Angling

River Bride Rathcormac

Cork

Rathcormac Angling Hub

Fly Tying for Beginners

Rathcormac Community Centre

Cork

       

Newport Sea Angling Club

Junior Branch Shore Angling Training

Various shore based locations around Clew Bay

Mayo

Newport Sea Angling Club

National Junior Competition (Daniel Peacock Memorial)

Clew Bay

Mayo

C/M Lakelands Feeder Club

Feeder only 3 day

Barnagrove Lake and Lough Sillan

Cavan

Glin Development Association

Glin Shannon river fishing

Lay bye beyond Glin Pier

Limerick

William O'Halloran

Shannon, Mulkear and District Anglers Association Catch and Release Salmon Angling competition

The Haunt, Mulcair River.

Limerick

Belmont and District Fishing Club

Angling Competion

Grand Canal

Offaly

Rinnashark SAC

Rinnashark SAC Small Boats Angling Festival

Dunmore East

Waterford

RBM Fisheries

RBM Fisheries Petals Cup Ladies Sea Angling Competition

Clewbay, Westport, Co. Mayo

Mayo

Upper Shannon Erne Future Economy Project

Building Angling Tourism Potential in Leitrim & Cavan

Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell

Cavan

Upper Shannon Erne Future Economy Project

Building Angling Tourism potential in Roscommon & Longford

Keenans Hotel, Termonbarry

Roscommon

Rathcormac Angling Hub

Introduction to Invertebrates and Entomology

River Bride, Rathcormac

Cork