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Killybegs Sea Angling

04 Jul 2009 - 05 Jul 2009

Fishing Saturday 4th July and Sunday 5th July 2009. International competition --- entries accepted until Friday 3rd July. Starts...

Lady of the Lake Festival

17 Jul 2009 - 27 Jul 2009

Festival including drama, children’s entertainment, fancy dress and fishing competition.

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...

Belturbet Festival Of The Erne

26 Jul 2009 - 03 Aug 2009

Ten-day angling and family festival with outdoor music, various water events on River Erne, late night entertainment and...

Cobh International Deep Sea Angling Festival

31 Aug 2009 - 01 Sep 2009

4 day deep sea angling event fished from Cobh in Cork Harbour. The festival, in its 43rd year, is known for its friendliness and...

The Helm Skate Festival

03 Oct 2009 - 04 Oct 2009

The Helm Skate Festival is now in its 16th year, and was the brainchild of local publican, Vinny Keogh, who runs the Helm Bar and...

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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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Hayes Fishing Tackle
Hayes Fishing Tackle

Hayes Fishing Tackle are one if the main suppliers of tackle & permits...

River Brackey And River Dough
River Brackey And River Dough

These two small rivers enter the sea about a mile south of the village...

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SHERATON ATHLONE - General Offer

SHERATON ATHLONE - General Offer

SHERATON FAMILY SUMMER BREAKS: €349 in total, 2 adults & 2 kids sharing 2 B&B & 1 dinner plus family boat trip OR €30 spa voucher....

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!