Anoter busy week here in Dungannon.....
Tomorrow night, Council will host an Information Evening on UTV Countryfest for local hospitality businesses in the South Tyrone - representatives from JW Promotions and Council's Tourism section will be on hand to answer any questions from local people who wish to 'jump on the bandwagon' and make the most of this huge opportunity!
For archaeology lovers, Castle Hill will be the venue for two unique tours (one at 1pm and then at 3pm) on Saturday 21st June. During the Time Team excavation in October 2007, the foundations of O'Neill Castle side by side with a military fort constructed in the early 17th century. Learn more about this by attending one of the tours this Saturday - booking essential on 028 8772 8600.
Monday, 16 June 2008
Dungannon Park Angling Notes
Very changeable weather this week, but it is good to see a bit of rain to help freshen up our lakes and rivers and give the fish more vitality. There has been a great hatch of buzzers and the fish have really switched on to them, so if you’re ever in doubt tie on a buzzer imitation and you will have your fish in no time. Summertime has really started so a change to the floating line is inevitable, and there is some great sport to be had in the upper surface of the water. If you are using lures and having no luck, try speeding up your retrieve to entice the fish into biting, I have seen this work many times in the past. Now for something a little bit different; as you may already know, we have two resident Swans on our lake and they have nested very close to the waters edge, there were a lot of people quite concerned for their safety. Well, you may take a sigh of relief as the eggs have hatched to reveal seven perfectly healthy Signets, no doubt they will be a big hit with Dungannon Park patrons.
The Park Lake Summer Angling School starts this month from 30th to 4th July booking is essential and if you can’t book for July, we are having a repeat course in August. The event will be coordinated by Pakie Trotter and Pat Mulholland both very highly regarded game angling instructors, and assisted by Park Lake resident instructor, Neville Simpson. So book your child in today for a worthwhile experience and something a bit different to do this summer (telephone # and email address at the bottom of column).
Park Lake regular, Nelson Baillie from Castlecaufeild did well to land 3 fish for a decent weight of 6lb. Portadown angler, Thomas Lawless caught 4 fish in total for the week for a weight of 10 ¾ lb. Another of our regulars, John Chambers from Newry had a great day, catching and releasing 7 fish in total. Belfast angler, Billy Shannon managed to land 2 fish for 4lb. Another angler hailing from Belfast, Davy Thompson had a good session landing 3 fish for an outstanding weight of 8lb. Finally, Dennis McAlister lured 3 fish to his landing net for a weight of 3lb.
The Park Lake Fishery continues to be stocked on a weekly basis. For further information and bookings please contact staff on 028 87 728690 or e-mail us at dpreception@dungannon.gov.uk
The Park Lake Summer Angling School starts this month from 30th to 4th July booking is essential and if you can’t book for July, we are having a repeat course in August. The event will be coordinated by Pakie Trotter and Pat Mulholland both very highly regarded game angling instructors, and assisted by Park Lake resident instructor, Neville Simpson. So book your child in today for a worthwhile experience and something a bit different to do this summer (telephone # and email address at the bottom of column).
Park Lake regular, Nelson Baillie from Castlecaufeild did well to land 3 fish for a decent weight of 6lb. Portadown angler, Thomas Lawless caught 4 fish in total for the week for a weight of 10 ¾ lb. Another of our regulars, John Chambers from Newry had a great day, catching and releasing 7 fish in total. Belfast angler, Billy Shannon managed to land 2 fish for 4lb. Another angler hailing from Belfast, Davy Thompson had a good session landing 3 fish for an outstanding weight of 8lb. Finally, Dennis McAlister lured 3 fish to his landing net for a weight of 3lb.
The Park Lake Fishery continues to be stocked on a weekly basis. For further information and bookings please contact staff on 028 87 728690 or e-mail us at dpreception@dungannon.gov.uk
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