The 12th Irish Fly Fair & International Angling Show will take place in the Killyhevlin Lakeland Hotel at Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th of November.
Step right up, anglers and fly-fishing enthusiasts alike! The 12th annual Irish Fly Fair and International angling show is back in Fermanagh.
This prestigious event will be held at the fabulous four-star Killyhevlin Hotel and grounds overlooking majestic Lough Erne. Dates are set for 16th and the 17th of November and doors open at 10am both days.
The event as always is the highlight of the year for many international fly fishers from across the world for a weekend to remember. Featuring the biggest group of the world-renowned fly dressers ever to be assembled on these shores. At present an amazing 80 plus representing an impressive 19 different countries demonstrators hailing from across the globe including tyers from the U.S.A, Canada, Aruba, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Italy, France, Scotland, Wales, England and of course some of the best from of the home-grown talent come to exhibit their art, pass on and show techniques. Plus, for you anglers that don’t dress your own flies you can learn from the best or order your flies for the coming season or add to your collection.
We also have World champion fly-casters on hand to demonstrate casting techniques and entertain including, English trout fly fishing guru Charles Jardine, Germanys Dominik Borrmann and Micheal Rebholz. Salmon Spey casters including Irelands own Glenda Powell and the great Scottish casters Ian Gordon, Scott Mackenzie, Tom Brown. Top casting instructors from GAIA, APGAI and AAPGAI and will be there to give free workshops all day.
Bring the family, we have as always, the Veniard Fly Tying Competition and a fun casting zone. Giving the youth a chance to show the professionals what they can do.
That is not all – expert anglers will be giving talks and seminars on various fascinating topics, and a vast selection of top-quality trade stands will be selling everything you need to pursue your passion for fly fishing and fly dressing.
The Irish Fly Fair has been hailed as one of the finest shows of its kind in Europe, a great weekend to meet up with old friends and make new ones! This show is a must for all Angling enthusiasts. So, mark your calendars and make your way to the undisputed best fly-fishing show in all of Ireland. Trust us; you will not want to miss it. A true Celebration of this wonderful sport and pastime. Which brings the fly-fishing world together.
Chairman of FODC Cllr McClaughry “The event has been supported by primary sponsor Enniskillen BID & Experience Enniskillen. Fermanagh & Omagh District Council support the event also through their sponsorship package.
Noelle McAloon, Experience Enniskillen added “Fishing is an incredibly vital to the economy of Enniskillen with many local business sectors benefiting from anglers both within the county and outside. Last year’s event exceed all my expectations. I spoke with businesses from USA, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Scotland, Wales and Ireland – it was incredible the international element of the event. We think Enniskillen is the perfect location for the Irish Fly Fair and delighted to be the main sponsor.”
David Morrisson, Killyhevlin Hotel & Lakeside Lodges “We are very pleased to welcome back this international event. In 2023 we enjoyed the range of guests who had travelled from all over the world to stay in Enniskillen. It was a very busy weekend last year and plans are well underway for this year”
“FishPal will have a stand and Will Draper looks forward to meeting fisheries and clubs and discussing ways in which they can help generate bookings and simplify admin for you at this amazing fly fishing international gathering ”
Stevie Munn “We love the stunning setting of Enniskillen, and the hotel is superb, you can even fish from the grounds for Wild Pike at this time of year . We were encouraged to take our show to Enniskillen by Noelle in Experience Enniskillen and the business community. The positive welcome we have received, and the support is so appreciated. The feedback from last year made all the hard work worth it.”
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