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Angling Show and Marine Weekend

23 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012

Ballybunion offers a venue where anglers can come to the show, stay and take in some of the best angling in Ireland, from beach...

Pike Angling World Cup at Lough Ree International Pike Festival

18 Apr 2012 - 20 Apr 2012

The Lough Ree International Pike Festival and The Pike Angling World Cup are to take on Wednesday to Friday April 18-19-20, 2012....

North Longford Angling Group

05 May 2012 - 07 May 2012

3 day fishing festival. Third day ladies only with wine and cheese reception at Lake Shore. BBQ for all afterwards. Cost €80 per...

Shad Fishing Competition

06 May 2012 - 06 May 2012

Shad fishing competition will take place on the Banks of the River Barrow, ST. Mullins from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. attracting entries...

Killeshandra Coarse Angling Festival 2012

07 May 2012 - 10 May 2012

Annual 4 day coarse angling festival fished on lakes around the local Killeshandra area. The festival is limited to 30 anglers...

Edenderry Three Day Canal Angling Festival

04 Jun 2012 - 08 Jun 2012

A three day canal angling festival held on the Grand Canal in Edenderry, attracting anglers from all over Ireland, Great Britain...

Arvagh Seniors Coarse Fishing Competition

04 Jun 2012 - 08 Jun 2012

The Arvagh Seniors is now in its 6th year, founded by Irvin Vaines and sponsored by the Breffni Arms Hotel. The competition has a...

Westport International Sea Angling Festival - Shore Competition

20 Jun 2012 - 20 Jun 2012

Westport International Sea Angling Festival is a one-day shore event, and takes place on Wednesday, 20th June. Now in its 56th...

Westport International Sea Angling Festival - Boat Competition

22 Jun 2012 - 24 Jun 2012

Westport International Sea Angling Festival is a three-day boat event, and takes place from Friday-Sunday, 22nd-24th June. Now in...

Kilmore Seafood Festival

05 Jul 2012 - 08 Jul 2012

Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival will be held from Thursday 5th to 8th July 2012. This year's programme celebrates with music, street...

Currane Sea Angling Competitions

10 Aug 2012 - 12 Aug 2012

A series of sea angling competitions will take place around Currane, Achill Island, from the 10th-12th August, 2012. On the 10th...

Baltimore Deep Sea Angling Festival

23 Aug 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

South West Ireland's oldest angling competition is noted for exciting fishing and an atmosphere of friendly rivalry. It is open to...

Cork Small Boats Festival

14 Sep 2012 - 21 Sep 2012

The Cork Small Boats Festival is one of the most prestigious angling competitions in the country. It is a “bring your own boat”...

West Coast Cooler FASHIONWEEK

14 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012

Celebrating Spring/Summer 2012’s key trends including pastels, sports luxe and shimmer, the programme – which runs from 14-18...

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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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Course and Game Angling
Course and Game Angling

Internationally recognised fishing waters include: the River Bann,...

River Flesk
River Flesk

The River Flesk drains into Lough Leane at Killarney. It gets a run of...

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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!