Celtic Cup

As the name suggests, the 3 Celtic nations of Scotland, Wales and Ireland make up the field for this annual International event. This is a serious but friendly match aimed at developing talent for future European and World Championship squads.  It is a teams of 4 event with each nation able to enter up to 3 teams.  Only one angler in each team can have represented their country at World or European level in the past 5 years.  The event provides a unique opportunity for emerging talent to experience fishing to international rules under the type of pressure than can only be replicated through international level competition.  The event consists of two days of practice with each nation practices as a squad helping to develop anglers new to this level, followed by two days of competition.

Each country hosts the event on a rotation basis with Ireland scheduled to host the event in 2026.  Scotland will next host the event in 2027, with the plan being to again use the International Rowing course at Strathclyde Park Loch.

The Scotland squad for Ireland in 2026 will be announced by 31st March 2026.

The squad will again include current senior Internationalists to assist me in coaching and mentoring the teams through the practice days.

Once selected I know you will join me in congratulating everyone on their selection, and in wishing them individually and the teams every success.

At the moment the plan is to enter two men’s and one ladies team for the event.  Depending on how many teams Wales and Ireland are able to field, there may be the opportunity for us to field a third men’s team.

If you have an aspiration to fish for Scotland and would like to be considered please email me at chairman@sfca.co.uk.  If you want to know more about eligibility criteria and what we are looking for in a potential Internationalist, you can find more information on the Squad Nominations page.

Tight Lines,

Gus Brindle

International Team Manager