CASTING TOURNAMENTS AND $250,000 IN PRIZE MONEY

FEATURED IN IRISH ANGLING CELEBRATION



What is being billed as the world?s largest casting tournament will take place in Ireland from September 2 to 8, 2006. Casters from approximately 40 countries could be eligible to compete in two casting championships that will run consecutively: (1) The Emerald World Masters (EWM) Championship, September 2 - 4; and, (2) the International Casting Sport Federation (ICSF) World Championship -September 5 to 8. Furthermore, the World Angling Trade Show will complement these two events.

It is the first time Ireland has been awarded the honor of hosting the ICSF World Championships, which is held every two years at various countries. But the big buzz centers on the fact that the 1st Emerald World Masters tournament will feature cash prizes of more than $250,000 (200,000 Euros)!

This three-part angling festival will take place at Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare (just twenty kilometers west of Dublin), one of the most impressive stately homes in Ireland.

The 2006 ICSF World Championships consist of nine casting events testing distance, speed, accuracy and precision. These events are cast on ground.

The Emerald World Masters, which will precede the ICSF, consists of five events cast on water and include Spey, Salmon Fly and Trout Fly Distance events.

The events encompass fly, spinning and plug casting.



OTHER COMPETITIONS

This angling celebration will also feature the EWM Spey Team Championships, EWM Open International Coarse Angling Championships, EWM Open International Fly-Tying Championships and the EWM Open International Youth Trout Fly Fishing Competitions.

The EWM levels the playing field by offering competitive divisions for men, ladies, boys and girls.



THE START OF SOMETHING BIG?

Many feel that the cash prizes of more than $250,000 may be just what the casting sport needs to become popular, and who knows, but one day casting may be included in the Olympics. After all, fishing is one of the most popular outdoor activities: It?s estimated that more than 100 million people engage in fishing in the world.

The EMW is the brainchild of Ireland?s Brendan Begley ? renowned world-class caster and sportsman, angling coach to the rich and famous and also president of the Irish National Casting Association. For this event, Brendan has teamed up with another well-known Irish country sports personality and public figure, David Wilkinson.

The World Angling Trade Show, a manufacturers? showcase and a retail fair of broad appeal encompassing angling, holidays, boats and country life, will complement the two world casting events. This festival constitutes a unique opportunity to promote Ireland and its angling tourism to a worldwide audience. The combined elements of this event make it an exhibition vehicle for Ireland itself and promise to make the first week in September an exciting and memorable one. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend and Sky Sports will televise the tournament in Europe.



THE RIVER RYE RUNS THROUGH IT

The majestic Carton House provides the perfect showcase for this angling celebration: It offers immaculate lawns (ideal for the ICSF events), that lead to its private natural lake. The River Rye runs through its many acres of wooded and park areas. It has easy access to the local canal for the Coarse Angling Championships. The ?Carton House Experience? includes its acclaimed championship golf courses (The Montgomerie and The O?Meara) and, upon opening in June, a lavish new hotel and state of the art health spa.

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Contacts: Brendan Begley 087 918 8912, David Wilkinson 087 997 3608 or Catherine Rothwell 086 884 2622 in Ireland. E-mail Address: emeraldworldmasters@eircom.net For Carton House: [url=http://www.cartonhouse.ie:f2109]www.cartonhouse.ie[/url:f2109]