angling ireland

Lough Neagh has been described as a huge fish factory. It is the biggest lake in the British Isles, and it covers 153 square miles (400 km). Its uncanny similarity in size and shape to the Isle of Man gave rise to the legend that the mythical giant Fiann McCool scooped out a huge lump of earth and threw it into the Irish Sea - the lump of earth formed the Isle of Man, and the hole filled with water became Lough Neagh.

For the tout angler its main interest is the dollaghan, a unique...

Deep sea angling competition open to all club members overseas....

20 minutes from Knock Airport, the Lung Valley is an angler's paradise with its rivrs and lakes. Lough Gara, Lough Glynn, Lugh Errit, Lough Urlar, Cloonaholly, Cloonaught. The best Coarse Fishing water in Ireland for Bream, Roach, Rudd, Hybrids, Perch, Tench, Trout, Eel and Pike in excess of 30Ibs....

The Shannon Region is dominated by water. An Atlantic Ocean coastline and the profusion of lakes, rivers and streams in the Region make it a veritable paradise for anglers....

This long established, annual two day international sea angling festival is renowned for the quality of fishing and the 'mighty craic'. Pre-booking essential....

There is great salmon fishing in the tidal parts of the Shannon (it goes tidal around the point where it passes Limerick City). The Mulcair River and its tributaries offer good trout and grilse fishing. For week or day salmon or trout permits on stretches of the Shannon, Mulcair and Newport apply to Shannon Fisheries....

Lough Ash lies to the north of B48 Plumbridge-Dunnamangh road and is entirely dependent on stocked trout. A number of quite large brown trout are stocked every season with a view to providing anglers with good catches. The season runs from 1 March to 20 October. There is a 4 fish bag limit and a 10 inch size limit. The western shore is dangerous and closed to anglers and the well served with stiles and footbridges and there is a car park nearby. Boat fishing is not allowed. Permission...

Butlersbridge is a trout angling centre on the Annalee River and contains a very photogenic inn which is a popular stopping place on the road. Butlersbridge is a picturesque village sited on the Annalee River, just before it enters Lough Erne. Butlersbridge is located just 5km north of Cavan town on the N3.

For more information on Angling in Cavan, contact the Cavan Tourist Office

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A series of competitions are organised throughout the year at Dungannon Park Lake Fishery with the main events taking place on New year's Day and Easter....

The earned reputation as "the most exciting mixed fishing in Europe" (there are 39 species counted to date) has taken years of dedication and hard work by local angling groups. This is reflected in the quality of back up to the visiting Angler. This knowledge and experience is an invaluable asset for a successful trip. The area hosts an international festival week each August, with regular outings and competitions throughout the season. Charter Boats are available. Fresh Water Fishing: T...