Fishing

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The Helm Skate Festival

02 Sep 2010 - 03 Sep 2010

The Helm Skate Festival is now in its 16th year, and was the brainchild of local publican, Vinny Keogh, who runs the Helm Bar and...

Loughs Agency Annual Pike Angling Festival

04 Sep 2010 - 05 Sep 2010

A highlight in the local angling calendar, and an ideal opportunity for adults and juniors alike to learn the art of pike fishing....

Arvagh International Coarse Fishing Competition

06 Sep 2010 - 10 Sep 2010

The Arvagh is one of the longest established coarse angling festivals in Ireland. It attracts anglers from all over Great Britain,...

Cobh International Deep Sea Angling Festival

06 Sep 2010 - 10 Sep 2010

4 day deep sea angling with competitors from all over Europe fishing from Dept. of the Marine approved boats.

King of Clubs Coarse Angling Festival

13 Sep 2010 - 17 Sep 2010

In order to fish the irish King of Clubs you must book with Irish Ferries. This prestigious angling festival is run by the...

The 30th Cootehill Championship Fishing Festival

20 Sep 2010 - 24 Sep 2010

Entry fee €100.00. Priority given to anglers staying in ITB approved houses and members of Cootehill Tourist Association Houses....

Two Day Boat Fishing Weekend

23 Oct 2010 - 24 Oct 2010

October Bank Holiday weekend boat fishing event. Boats leaving Knightstown Pier each day from 9.30am - 5pm.

 

 

 

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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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Listings

River Laune (Game)
River Laune (Game)

Killorglin is a prominent town west of Killarney on the N.70 Ring of...

C F Beattie Tackle And Bait
C F Beattie Tackle And Bait

C F Beattie offer both tackle and bait for anglers.

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Special offer

Lough Erne Resort - The Golfers Retreat

Lough Erne Resort - The Golfers Retreat

• Two Night Stay in a Luxury Loughside Lodge Suite for 4 people • Full Irish Breakfast each morning • One Dinner in The Loughside...

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!