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The River Ilen is a medium sized spate river about 21 miles (33kms.) long and flows through some of the most beautiful scenery in West Cork....

Berehaven being the second largest natural harbour in the world, it is a safe anchorage for yachts and is also ideal for all watersports, from sea angling to windsurfing....

The waters off Glandore and Union Hall are clean and unspoilt and ideal for sea-angling. The area is well sheltered from the prevailing westerly winds, thereby ensuring a mild climate and abundant fish life. Pollock, cod, mackerel, ling, conger and many more species of fine fish populate this totally unpolluted coastline. Wreck and shark fishing are within easy reach. Nearby, there are lakes for those interested in trout and pike fishing....