A brass fishing reel stamped Enright, Castleconnell.
Fishing reels fit for a Tsar were made in Castleconnell on the mighty River Shannon in Co. Limerick.
Tall tales associated with fishermen notwithstanding, the fishing reels made in this renowned sporting country by John Enright were reputedly favoured by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. One that didn’t get away – a brass fishing reel by John Enright – will come under the hammer at a sale at O’Donovan and Associates, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on May 12.
The auction will offer more than 600 lots including Waterford Crystal, period furniture, medals, coins and art. There is even a mahogany reed organ dating from 1887. Made by W. Bell and Co. it is from a church in west Limerick.