Martin Kiely, Derek Doyle, Michael O'Kane and Marcy L Stone show off their prizes with sponsor Pat Nolan.(centre)

The eighth annual Spey Omega 15ft Speycasting competition took place at the Anglers rest in Doonas on the River Shannon amidst the glorious October sunshine.

Congratulations to Derek Doyle taking first place, Derek has attended every Spey Omaga since the beginning, this proves that perseverance pays off. Martin Kiely came a close second with Michael O'kane taking 3rd. Marcy L Stone showed all weekend that she can compete with the rest and was just unlucky in the final. It was really pleasing to see such interest from all the Irish boys with some new competitors taking part gaining experience.

Spey Omega was a great success with more new blood entering into the competiton scene taking part, proving their skills and gaining invaluable experience. Spey Omaga has always provided this platform as the competitors are always willing to help each other and encourage other casters on the sidelines to have a go, there is a great cammradderie .

Derek Doyle 146ft 2inches
 Martin Kiely 145ft 4 inches
 Michael O'Kane 142ft 8 inches
James Chalmers 140ft 9 inches
Stephen Slattery 137ft 2 inches
Robert Gillespie 137ft 1 inch
Marcy L Stone 129ft 8 inches

Robert Gillespie in concentration mode.

Derek Doyle, Martin Kiely and James Chalmers waiting for the mist to rise from the water

Glorious sunny weather when the morning mist rises