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Westport 51st 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 Aug 2009 - 24 Aug 2009

A 3 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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Upper Bann River Kervon Lake
Upper Bann River Kervon Lake

The Upper Bann is a medium (5-20m) sized river mainly known for its...

Angling Camoge River
Angling Camoge River

The Camoge River flows west to join the Maigue upstream of Croom....

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AGHADOE HEIGHTS HOTEL & SPA - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

AGHADOE HEIGHTS HOTEL & SPA - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

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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!