Annual Awards
East Mayo Anglers' AssociationEMAAS' initiatives lead to increased Catch & Release during the 2021season
East Mayo Anglers Assocation recently featured on Fishing in Ireland’s website due to the success of our Catch and Release initiatives. Click the button below to read the article.
East Mayo Anglers Association
Annual Awards
&Swinford 250 Catch & Release Cup
The largest Salmon caught and released wins the Swinford 250 Cup and a cash prize or tackle vouchers to the value of €200.
East Mayo Anglers Association is committed to enhancing and preserving salmon stocks for future generations for all anglers to enjoy in the years ahead. As part of this commitment we aim to encourage a catch and release policy when and where possible.
The Committee are pleased to announce that the Association, with the help of some kind sponsors and benefactors, is enhancing the Swinford 250 Catch and Release Cup.
All entrants for the Swinford 250 Cup will also have their names entered into a draw for tackle vouchers. The criteria for entry into the draw is salmon 7lbs or more (fresh or not).
1st prize drawn……………….. €200 & The Swinford 250 Cup
9 drawn prizes for €100 of tackle vouchers for 2021 season
This years Catch & Release Competition results:
1st Prize= €200 and the Swinford 250 Cup Paul Kelly Sligo
9 prizes of fishing tackle vouchers
Michael Fitzpatrick, Athlone,
Ian Guegan, Foxford
Billy McGhee, Ballyvary
Pascal Nicholas, France
Danny Irvine, Bohola
Kevin Attride, Castlebar
Daniel Noone, Straide
John Buckley, Athlone
Paddy McDonnell (Ghille) Swinford
Every time you release a fish of 7lbs or more you are entered into the draw by undertaking the following actions:
- Photographic evidence essential
- Witness essential
- Some form of Measurement preferable
- Anglers responsibility to report to the offices of East Mayo their evidence and witness detail
- The Committee decision is final
- Competition dates 1st Feb-30th Sep
- Open to Full and Associate members only.
We hope that all club anglers will be encouraged to partake in this initiative at some point during the season and get their name entered into the draw which will take place at the end of the season.
We also understand that many anglers already return fish throughout the year without the need for recognition but would now encourage those anglers also to partake and help increase awareness among other anglers.
Annual Conor Walsh Memorial Cup
The Conor Walsh Memorial Cup is awarded to the angler landing the first (non kelt) salmon of the season. Fishing method may be by Spinner, Worm or Fly. No minimum fish size limit and no restriction on whether the fish is kept or returned.
- Photographic evidence essential
- Witness essential
- Anglers responsibility to report to the offices of East Mayo their evidence and witness detail
- The Committee decision is final
- Open to Full and Associate members only
Past Winners
Swinford 250 Perpetual Cup

David Hawley
2019 Winner

Ivor O'Connor
2020 Winner

Paul Kelly
2021 Winner
Conor Walsh Memorial Cup

Leonard Thompson
2017 Winner

Ian Guegan
2018 Winner

Bob Mayne
2019 Winner

J P Guiblain
2020 Winner

Mixi Clarke
2020 Winner

Mick Duffy
2022 Winner