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Easter Pike Angling Festival

11 Apr 2009 - 12 Apr 2009

Boyle Pike Angling Festival is an annual event which attracts over 300 anglers each year from Ireland, England, Germany and other...

Edenderry Coarse Angling Club Festival

01 Jun 2009 - 05 Jun 2009

Three and two day match fishing festivals on the Grand Canal, Edenderry.

Westport 53rd International Sea Angling Festival

24 Jun 2009 - 24 Jun 2009

Westport International Sea Angling Festival includes – 1-day shore event and a 3-day boat event. Now in its 53rd year, it is...

Killeshandra Coarse Angling Festival

21 Jul 2009 - 24 Jul 2009

A 4 day coarse angling festival run by anglers for anglers. Organised by Killeshandra Angling Club the festival is open to all...

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Why Ireland

Ireland is one of the most popular sport fishing destinations in Europe and for good reason, too. The massive variety and quality of fishing has given the country an enviable reputation.

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Coarse Fishing

In Ireland, coarse fishing is free almost everywhere! Great catches, friendly hostelries, good food and tall stories guaranteed

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Game Fishing

Game Fishing in Ireland is a centuries old sport enlivened by innovation but rooted in traditional practices and local folklore

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Pike Fishing

The mighty pike is a formidable prey, which tests the skills of even the most seasoned angler!

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Sea Fishing

The seas around Ireland are so prolific that they can turn up anything from a Tompot Blenny of a few grammes to a giant Tuna of over 400kg!

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Fishing Regulations

In both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, licences are required for salmon and sea trout fishing.

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Lough Aderra
Lough Aderra

Lough Aderra is sixteen miles east of Cork, adjoining the Cork-Youghal...

Magherafelt Post Office
Magherafelt Post Office

Licence distributor for Foyle Fisheries Commission (FFC).

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DEER PARK HOTEL GOLF & SPA - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

DEER PARK HOTEL GOLF & SPA - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

Deer Park Hotel is within easy access of Dublin City and Airport. This great value family break include 2 night stay with a full...

Did you know?

In Ireland, there are 5,600 km of coastline, 14,000 km of riverbank, 200,000 hectares of lake and almost 100 species of fresh and saltwater fish to test your angling skills!

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