Louth teenager Tiernan O'Brien makes history at World Feeder Championships
Ardee angler Tiernan O'Brien became Ireland's youngest competitor at the World Feeder U25 Championships in Portugal, finishing second in his section before adding the Youth Angler of the Year award and Ireland U15 Feeder Championship title to his achievements
Louth teenager Tiernan O'Brien was selected in 2025 to represent Ireland in the World Feeder U25 Championships in Portugal in October 2026.
The Ardee native was the youngest competitor from Ireland to ever compete at this level, and made his debut on the 10th of October, where he broke the record as the youngest competitor ever on the world stage at this level.
The fishing was an intense battle with two world champions on either side of him, but he managed to finish second individual on his section, which was an incredible achievement that showed how much dedication he has for the sport.
In the past few weeks, he has won the prestigious Youth Angler of the Year award, and went on to win the Ireland U15 Feeder Championship in October in Co. Monaghan.