Your Essential Guide To Coarse Angling In Ireland

If you’ve ever dreamt about a coarse angling trip to Ireland and wondered how you can turn that dream into reality, then the answer is at your fingertips. Picture yourself with your first 100 lbs. (45kg) plus catch of bream or winning one of the many angling festivals such as The King of Clubs. Begin planning your coarse angling trip with our easy-to-use guide which provides you with information about where to go and who to contact to help you get the most out of your trip. With our huge network of rivers, loughs and canals to explore, Ireland is the one of the world’s premier coarse angling destinations. This guide can help you with tips on the best baits to use; where to find the specimens and suggested methods to assist in the pursuit of that catch of a lifetime! To help you even further, we’ve put together a selection of the very best fishing locations around the country, including the nearest towns and villages where you can find all you need to make your stay even more enjoyable.

Essential information for coarse anglers

Coarse Angling All Year Round

Fishing on Day 2 of the Waterways Ireland Classic Fishing Festival 2013
Located on the western extremity of the continental shelf the island of Ireland has some of the most lightly fished rivers and lakes in Europe.

Festivals and Competitions

The Irish coarse angling festival is known for its combination of 3 to 5 days of match angling, good hospitality and great fishing; the ideal anglers holiday!

Coarse Fish in Ireland

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