Rough weather & high winds forced the hand on venues this weekend, as the Wexford Menapia SAC "2-day open" got underway. Penn points were also up for grabs at the two venues, both of which had to be altered due to weather...
Saturday saw Anglers tackle the surf at Ballinesker (just North of Curracloe), with about 35 anglers spread across three zones.
Sunday, which also had the "Simon Anglim Memorial Trophy" up for grabs, experienced a bigger turnout than expected with about 42 Anglers, which resulted in an extra Zone being added to facilitate the additional Anglers. These zones were spread out at different locations around the Wexford Harbour area.
Fishing was tough going on both days, however Club-members from Menapia SAC managed to keep the prizes & Trophy at home, by securing the Top 3 places overall.
Final Results for both days;
SATURDAY:
Senior Overall Winner: Dave Rowe - 400pts
Junior Overall Winner: Emmet Kehoe - 33pts
ZONE "A":
1st: John Watchorn - 209pts
2nd: Dean Quigley - 189pts
3rd: Paul Mason - 174pts
ZONE "B":
1st: Joe Byrne - 344pts
2nd: Alan Mulcahy - 251pts
3rd: Paddy Ryan - 194pts
ZONE "C":
1st: Brendan Wall - 300pts
2nd: Conor Cousins - 218pts
3rd: Brian Cantwell - 213pts
SUNDAY:
Senior Overall Winner: Conor Cousins - 338pts
Junior Overall Winner: Emmet kehoe - 155pts
ZONE "A":
1st: Rob Shirley - 162pts
2nd: Dave Scallan - 84pts
3rd: John Coady - 75pts
ZONE "B":
1st: Brian Cantwell - 174pts
2nd: Brendan Wall - 113pts
3rd: Paul Roche - 78pts
ZONE "C":
1st: Mick Hyland - 197pts
2nd: Pat Kehoe - 110pts
3rd: Jane Cantwell - 74pts
ZONE "D":
1st: Rob Moore - 77pts
2nd: Tom Cheevers - 76pts
3rd: Chris Downes - 44pts
OVERALL RESULTS (after 2 days):
1st: Conor Cousins (Menapia SAC) - 3rd in Zone & 1st in Zone.
2nd: Brendan Wall (Menapia SAC) - 2nd in Zone & 2nd in Zone.
3rd: Brian Cantwell (Menapia SAC) - 4th in Zone & 1st in Zone.
Menapia SAC wishes to thank all Anglers who participated and look forward to seeing them all again next year. We would also like to thank the Riverbank Hotel for their hospitality and for facilitating the club, in addition to those who donated prizes for the event.
Also over €200 was for 'Wexford Hospice Homecare' in the raffle afterwards! Good stuff...
(PHOTO: Conor Cousins of menapia SAC is presented with the 'Simon Anglim Memorial Trophy')
