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Ireland’s World Pairs Angling Championship to run in September 2014

Ireland's Lakeland & Inland Waterways World Pairs Angling Championship is returning in 2014. The event will take place from September 8th to 12th, 2014, in many superb wild coarse fishing venues in Ireland’s Lakelands region, with many top-class international anglers chasing the prestigious ‘World Pairs Champions’ title.

Lakelands & Inland Waterways' partners – Waterways Ireland and Fáilte Ireland – are delighted with the interest the World Pairs has generated and, in conjunction with the host counties of Leitrim, Fermanagh and Cavan, have sponsored the prize fund with a guaranteed €20,000, with more to come depending on entries.

Éanna Rowe, of Lakeland & Inland Waterways, confirmed: "The Lakeland & Inland Waterways World Pairs has clearly highlighted to many international anglers that wild coarse fishing is hugely exciting, challenging and widely available in Ireland's Lakelands. Waterways Ireland and Fáilte Ireland are delighted to co-sponsor the event again with support from Fermanagh District Council, Leitrim County Council, Cavan County Council and Daiwa. We are delighted to share our wonderful angling resources with the international angling community at the World Pairs."

The Daiwa Cup remains an important factor of this event, allowing competitors to compete on an individual basis with the opportunity to win daily section and county cash prizes, with the top 10 overall receiving vouchers to be spent with Daiwa UK.

Daiwa's Robin Morley added: “In only two years The World Pairs has emerged as one of the most prestigious events on the calendar and we are sure its appeal on a fishing and social level brings something that has been missing for a lot of UK and European anglers. Ireland is a great 'wild' place to come and fish. We at Daiwa are certainly 'up for the cup' for as long as The Pairs continues.”

New for 2014 are products donated by Bait-Tech. The bait company invests heavily in top-class anglers in the UK and now Ireland to ensure they get the best feedback in order to develop their products. Bait-Tech's Andy Neal commented: “Bait-Tech is proud to be involved with the World Pairs Event. The match organisers have made a huge success of this competition and definitely put Ireland back on the angling map. More and more anglers are back in Ireland enjoying the fabulous sport on offer. Couple that with the stunning surroundings and wonderful hospitality and you’re guaranteed a great time.

"The event has gone from strength to strength and looks to have a massive future. With fishing of the quality that’s on offer and some of the best anglers in the world competing, we relish the chance to be involved. This is natural fishing at its very best. It needs to be celebrated!"

The organisers were delighted to see many new faces in 2013, some of whom were visiting Ireland to fish for the very first time. This event showcases the range of waters the Lakelands has on offer and provides an opportunity for anglers to compete in pairs and at an individual level. Ground support from Inland Fisheries Ireland (www.fishinginireland.info) and DCAL Fisheries Northern Ireland makes this one of the most professionally run events in Ireland. Interest is huge for this year and numbers will be limited, so be sure to get your entry in soon.

The match organizers will be taking bookings from Saturday, March 8th, with more information coming in the following weeks at Facebook (worldpairsangling) and Twitter (@worldpairs) or visit: http://www.worldpairsangling.com/.