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Easter Pike Angling Festival

03 Apr 2010 - 04 Apr 2010

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

Westport 53rd International Sea Angling Festival

23 Jun 2010 - 23 Jun 2010

Westport International Sea Angling Festival includes – 1-day shore event and a 3-day boat event. Now in its 54th year, it is the...

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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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K J Adams
K J Adams

Licence distributor for Foyle Fisheries Commission (FFC).

Delvin River
Delvin River

This little river enters the sea north of Balbriggan and is stocked...

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HODSON BAY HOTEL - General Offer

HODSON BAY HOTEL - General Offer

MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS: €595pps for 3 nights B&B & 3 Dinners for a Magical Christmas by the Bay. Arrive to the warmest of...

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!