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The Lough Melvin Holiday Centre provides a base for those who wish to get away and savour the natural beauty, tranquility and distinctive flavour of a holiday setting that will be an experience of peace,...

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....

These two loughs lie to the west of the T73 Quigley's Point-Moville Road. To get to Lough Inn, take the mountain road up the side of Glencaw Hill:the loughs is to the right after 3 and a half miles. It can also be approached from Cardonagh. Lough Inn holds small brown trout and you might be lucky to get an occasional sea trout from August on. Lough Inn lies to the north east on the northern side of Tawash Hill. It is reported to hold only char that average 6oz. They are sometimes taken on fly i...

Lough Carra which is situated south of Ballintubber is a limestone lake of around 4003 acres. The lake is a haven for the angler. It has a good stock of trout and it has one of the earliest and heaviest rises of May-fly in Western Europe. The lake is also of great historical interest. Along its shores stands Moore Hall, the historic home of the Moores and Castleburke, the ruins of the 15th century Norman de Burgo castle. Doon Archaeological Nature peninsula is a site of National importan...

During the summer, the lake, with its cool, clear water fed from underground springs is a popular venue with locals and visitors. The Long Point with its car parks, changing and toilet facilities, is an excellent and safe place for swimming. An alternative site for younger children is the shallow sandy area at Coorheen. Because of its size, the lake is an excellent stretch of water for sailboarding and canoeing.

Boats can be hired by the day and offer an ideal opportunity to explore th...

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Star Outdoors is situated alongside the Kenmare River and specializes in all things outdoor from kayaking to orienteering, sailing to hill walking and pedal boats to archery.

At Star Outdoors, a purpose built centre just 5 minutes drive from Kenmare on the R571 Castletownbere Road, you will find an ideal, safe place to sail, kayak, and explore the countryside. With all modern facilities and equipme...

This lough is to the east of and adjacent to the T73 Buncrana-Clonmany road. It is a lough on which you need a boat because of the reeds. It hold a big stock of small brown trout and is best fished on summer evenings with small flies. If you are careful you can fish in shallow water between the reedbeds and the shore. You must hold your fish tight when yu hook them to prevent them escaping into the reeds. Expect to get up to a dozen, a couple of which should weigh between a half and 1km. Small s...

Chris Murphy, the proprietor of Murphy's Wildlife, has been studying the natural history of the British Isles for thirty years, ten of which as a professional ornithologist, both freelance and for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the British Trust for Ornithology....

County Wicklow, The Garden of Ireland, is renowned for its magnificent landscape, dramatic Loughs, mountainous terrain and long sandy beaches. With a large range of rivers, lakes and sea fishing opportunities to choose from your angling holiday in Co. Wicklow will certainly be and enjoyable one. Only 12 miles from Dublin, Ireland's capital city, the county is easily accessible from the ports of Dun Laoghaire and Rosslare, Co. Wexford or from Dublin Airport. Co. Wicklow has some of the best ri...