The long running rod licence dispute is over and anglers were out on several western lakes on the first day of the new trout season.

Report shows anglers drinking champagne on the banks of Lough Corrib.

Minster Bobby Molloy casting from rowing boat.

Interviews with anglers, boatmen and Molloy.

Boat blessing ceremony.

Anglers holding the first trout of the season.

The reporter is Jim Fahy.

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