The Angling Training Centre

21/05/2026

18/05/2026

04/05/2026

Great work by the coaches!

02/05/2026

Good evening.
My name's Phil Glover At the age of 18 i was in a serious work accident causing life changing injuries. Not only was i faced with the injuries but the struggles of adapting to the outside world being made disabled .
Growing up in a wee town called Comber my fishing journey started from i was around 9 years old on the Inler River where i became a junior member.
My father a keen angler at the time, watching him come home with his catch just gave me the courage to pick up a rod.
From there a female friend from school started giving me fly fishing lessons in the car park at home. I then went onto Carrickmannon Fishery just outside Ballygowan were i entered a few competitions as the passion was continuely growing for the sport until the day of my accident

Fishing has always been my passion

Over the last few years my passion for fishing has only grown fonder and came back much larger. I have been afforded some great opportunities to compete , volunteer and become a fully registered Level 2 Lead Coach with the Ulster Angling Federation. Along the way I have met some amazing people through the angling community who share in my passion for angling. It is with their support that we launched this association . We will introduce the members over the coming weeks.

As a disabled angler I have and continue to face challenges to fish. In creating this community we can work together to overcome the challenges that people with disabilities face to "feel the pull". Not only fishing but getting out to enjoy nature and meet like minded people . And most of all to support each other.

28/04/2026

22/04/2026

🎣 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝

It’s not just about the cast.

Yes, you’ll gain distance.
Yes, you’ll reach new water.

But something else happens… your mind quiets.

The noise fades.
There’s only the rhythm of the river—and the next cast.

That’s the real gift.

Three days on the Estate isn’t a break—it’s a reset.

Sharper. Clearer. Fully present.

Brendan Winters will guide you—just bring yourself.

Book your stay

👉 Ready to cast your way to clarity?
📩 [email protected]
📞 028 8166 1683

21/04/2026

🌟 Five Years, Three Big Smiles, and a Spot of Fishing 🌟

We’re taking a moment to celebrate a very special milestone! For the past five years, The Honourable The Irish Society has been the backbone of our work at the Moorbrook site. They’ve provided more than just financial support, they’ve offered invaluable guidance and a helping hand at every turn

Last week, we finally got them on-site to say a proper thank you. We hosted Duane Farrell for a tour, complete with tea and scones ☕️🥮

Judging by the smiles in the photo of Duane, our Project Manager Chris Campbell, and our Chairperson Dr. Mark McKinney, the day was a huge success. Duane was incredibly impressed with the site and the impact our projects are having on children and young people

He even bumped into some of our Home Schooling community members who were out fishing. We’re pretty sure the fish were just waiting to show off for a VIP guest, as the activity level was top-tier! 🎣

Huge thanks to The Honourable The Irish Society for being such an incredible partner. Here’s to many more years of impact (and scones)!

19/04/2026

To raise money for Tackling Minds. They aim to improve mental health, reduce social isolation and create opportunities for people.