27/05/2026
Nations Cup Ireland 2026 Report
On Sunday, 24 May, the annual Nations Cup Ireland event took place on the beautiful waters of Lough Ree, during the hottest day of the year so far.
Anglers representing Ireland, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, the UK, and Brazil competed in teams of two from boats across the lake. All participants gathered early in the morning at the slipway, where a short captains’ meeting was held before the official start at 9:00am. Fishing continued until 5:00pm.
A total of 84 skilled anglers gave their best efforts, each hoping to help their nation reach the top of the leaderboard. However, the conditions proved extremely challenging. Blue skies and scorching sunshine made fishing difficult, as predator fish were largely inactive throughout the lake.
At 5:00pm, all teams returned to the slipway and retrieved their boats from the water. After photographs and catch-and-release videos were checked, the final leaderboard was revealed at the Lough Ree Inn. Special thanks go to the venue for accommodating such a large group on a busy Sunday.
Individual Team Results
1st Place
Jacek Gorny – Wioleta Hejna
2nd Place
Daniel Nesbitt – Stephen Gibbons
3rd Place
Olegas Orlovas – Mindaugas Naujokas
Longest Fish Award
Maciej Dukacz – Nikodem Bienkowski
Nations Cup Ireland 2026 – Nation Results
1st Place – Poland 🇵🇱
13 penalty points
2nd Place – Ireland 🇮🇪
13 penalty points
3rd Place – Romania 🇷🇴
22 penalty points
4th Place – Latvia 🇱🇻
23 penalty points
5th Place – Lithuania 🇱🇹
25 penalty points
6th Place – United Kingdom 🇬🇧
29 penalty points
7th Place – Brazil 🇧🇷
39 penalty points
"In the case of a tie between two nations, the longest fish determined the winner"
Well done to all involved in this year edition
Well done to winners of the team individual
Well done to Poland 🇵🇱 for winning 2026 edition
Well done to runner-up nations
Thank you for your patience and support over the years.
Special mention to The Lough Ree Inn for accommodate us for Prize Giving.
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Special thanks to all captains, without them this event wouldn't happen
Inland Fisheries Ireland
Fishing in Ireland
Baracuda fishing tackle shop
Inland Fisheries Ireland
Baracuda fishing tackle shop
