Sunday's annual anglers event was a huge success as it raised €15,000 for two Kerry charities.

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Boats of all shapes and sizes as members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association competed in the 35th annual charity open fly fishing competition known as ‘The Charity'.

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Hat's off to Billy O'Dea Kanturk and members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney pictured at the annual charity open fly fishing competition known as ‘The Charity’ on Sunday Kerry and Kerry Branch of The Irish Kidney Association. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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Kevin Healy PJ O'Brien Pat Lehane and Hugh Healy pictured competing in ‘The Charity’ the 35th annual charity open fly fishing competition on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Karl Pietevel (left) and Denis Cronin pictured enjoying fishing at ‘The Charity’ on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Brothers Kevin and Hugh Healy from Mallow along with members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney at ‘The Charity’ on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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Derek Roche along with members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney pictured competing in the 35th annual charity open fly fishing competition ‘The Charity’ on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Chief organisers of ‘The Charity' Pat Curran (left) Timo O'Sullivan and Corrie O'Flaherty members of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association Killarney. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

TOP BOAT: Stephen Hanley Macroom (centre) and John O'Connell (Mallow) presented 'Top Boat' and winners by Timo O'Sullivan organiser of 'The Charity' annual fly fishing competition of Lough Lein Anglers’ Association. Included front row: Corrie O'Flaherty (Secretary Lough Lein Anglers). Back row from left: Pat Curran (Treasurer) Denis Cronin Mark Treyvaud (Down Syndrome Kerry) Tim O'Connor (Chairman Lough Lein Anglers Association) Executive Officer at Lee Strand Co-op Gearoid Linnane Phil Hogan (Organising Committee Lough Lein Anglers) Theresa Looney (Kerry Branch Irish Kidney Association) Padraic Coughlan (Organising Committee Lough Lein Anglers Association) Debbie Templeton (Irish Kidney Association). Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan 

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Organised by Lough Lein Anglers’ Association, one of the longest established fishing clubs in Ireland, the 35th annual fly fishing competition known as 'The Charity' attracted anglers from all over.

Stephen Hanley (Macroom) and John O'Connell (Mallow) were presented 'Top Boat' and winners by Timo O'Sullivan, organiser of the event.

The charity day was spearheaded by Timo, and to date the anglers have raised in excess of €275,000 for deserving charities in Kerry and Cork. The main sponsor of the event is Lee Strand Co-op, Tralee.

Down Syndrome Kerry and Kerry Branch of The Irish Kidney Association will be the deserving beneficiaries.