Sunday 16th saw our anglers out for the first competition of the year, the Mick Smith Cup.
Paul French took the top spot with a fish of just under 1lb while Des Hamilton was 2nd followed closely by Mick O’Neill in 3rd place.
Tommy Keoghan presents the Mick Smith cup to Paul French. Trim Athboy Angling Association competition winner. 
Tommy Keoghan presents second place to Des Hamilton. Trim Athboy Angling Association competition 2nd place. 
Tommy Keoghan presents third place to Mick O’Neill. Trim Athboy Angling Association competition 3rd place.
Sunday also saw the presentation of two awards from last year which were postponed because of Covid.
The heaviest fish of 2020 went to Martin Fagan while Fisherman of the year was won by Pat Gartland.
Martin Fagan presented with the trophy for heaviest fish 2020 by Tommy Keoghan. Trim Athboy Anglin Association. 
Pat Gartland presented with Fisherman of the Year 2020 by Tommy Keoghan. Trim Athboy Anglers.
Pat Gartland got off to a flying start again this year when he landed a beautiful Salmon on a mayfly. After a tremendous fight on the light tackle, the fish was finally landed for a quick photo before being safely returned to continue his journey. Well done Pat.
Don’t forget that next Sunday’s competition, The Searl Cup & Fr. Jennings Cup have been postponed because of poor river conditions.