The Lough Bo Competition 2025 will be remembered for great shooting, great company, and weather that seemed to have a sense of timing!

Day one gave us fine conditions throughout the competition, right up until the very last shots were fired. As if on cue, the heavens opened just as competitors were packing up. The “biblical downpour” that followed would have tested Noah’s patience, but thankfully we were already done for the day.

The rain didn’t dampen spirits, though – far from it. The evening saw plenty of socialising, stories shared, and laughter well into the night. Let’s just say that while the morning came quickly for some, everyone rose to the occasion on day two, helped along by a day of glorious sunshine that shone brightly from first shot to last.

Match results can be found here. They speak to the skill and dedication of all involved, but it’s the people who make Lough Bo special. A heartfelt thank-you goes to those who travelled to take part, and especially to our volunteers—range officers, stats teams, and all who gave their time. These events don’t just happen; they are built on the support of those who care about their sport and community.

Scoring challenges will be accepted until midnight Wednesday, 1st October.

Our next event will be Donegal Target Club (hosted by Bracken in Strabane, Co. Tyrone) on 18th October, match notice and pre-registration details coming soon.