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A Sample Itinerary from our recommended company Custom Ireland is outlined below, for more information in respect of pricing, availability and customising this vacation to suit you please contact us.

Fishing or Angling in Ireland is a wonderful way in which to spend a quiet relaxing break. We have some of the best Sea and Freshwater fishing to be found anywhere in the world here in Ireland and as an Island nation we are rightly proud of our Fishing Industry, and the level of tourism that the whole Angling sector brings to our Country.

By joining our special Angling tour you will avail of years of knowledge and skill in order to have the best Irish Fishing experience possible whilst here.

Day 1

Arrive Shannon Airport. Depart Shannon and head for Galway. After check-in at our hotel, the rest of the morning is at leisure to savour the delights of Galway City. This afternoon we meet with our ghillie (guide) for an informative talk about angling in the area.Dinner in our hotel with time afterwards to visit some of the local pubs in the area to hear some fishy tales! Or retire early to prepare for our first day's angling.Overnight in Galway City.

Day 2

Enjoy a full Irish breakfast before we depart for our first days' angling on Lough Corrib. Lough Corrib is the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland with 65 sq. miles of water. The lake is dotted with many islands around which are shallows that provide great fishing. It is especially noted for large brown trout, each season a number of specimen fish are taken - the record weight is 22 lbs. The lake is so vast there are great advantages to having the services of a local ghillie. Trout fishing is available from 15th February. Best wet-fly times are April to early May. The lake is most famous for dapping with the Mayfly which begins in mid -May. The lake has good angling year round with big pike and other coarse fish available.Pack lunch included.Overnight in Galway City.
the shores of Lough Corrib. On the journey west, a visit to the serene and peaceful monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise, on the banks of the river Shannon.

After the visit, we continue on to the village of Cong, in county Mayo, and check into Ashford Castle. This evening, after dinner, we meet with our ghille for a brief familiarisation talk about the angling of the region.Overnight in Ashford Castle.

Day 3

Following our full Irish breakfast we leave for our second day's angling on Lough Corrib. Lough Corrib while being Ireland's largest lake flows into the river Corrib, Ireland's shortest river - only a few miles long but an angler's paradise.Pack Lunch included. Early this afternoon we have the option of playing golf on one of the excellent local courses.This evening dine at leisure on our final evening in Galway.Overnight in Galway City.

Day 4

Today we leave Galway and head south for Fermoy, County Cork. After check in we we will again meet our local ghillie who will give us a talk on fishing in the reputable river Blackwater. The river Blackwater rises in County Kerry and flows into the sea near Youghal, County Cork. The River Blackwater is the most famous Salmon river in the Republic. It provides an impressive array of fish, most notable of course for Salmon, Sea Trout, Brown Trout, and large quantities of roach, dace, perch and pike.Big runs of Spring Salmon are found from February to April, with runs of grilse from June to September. Autumn Salmon run from August to September and Sea Trout from June onwards.Overnight in Fermoy, County Cork.

Day 5

We depart the hotel after a full Irish breakfast and meet with our ghillie who will advise us on the most suitable lures for the area. The Blackwater is one of the most beautiful rivers of Ireland flowing through lush countryside with magnificent forests and majestic trees guaranteeing a memorable day's fishing.Pack lunch provided.Overnight in Fermoy, County Cork.

Day 6

Depart Fermoy for the short journey to Killarney, Co Kerry. There will be an option of fishing the Blackwater again this morning before departure or going direct to Killarney for afternoon fishing.Check into our hotel. Killarney is the tourist capital of Ireland due to its scenic beauty and its three lakes. In more recent times it has developed a fine reputation for golf with its two golf courses spectacularly situated on the lakes.Of interest to anglers - Killarney has three lakes, the Upper Lake, Muckross Lake and Lough Leane, the latter being the largest with 4,500 acres. Lough Leane is connected to the sea by the River Laune. There is good free trout fishing with excellent stocks of wild brown trout. Best time for Salmon in Killarney is May and June and for Brown Trout is June, September and October. This evening we meet with our local ghillie for expert advice and to finalise arrangements for our fishing the Lakes of Killarney. Overnight in Killarney, County Kerry.

Day 7

Depart after a full Irish breakfast for our day of angling on the lakes with packed lunch. Our ghillie will advise on most suitable lures to use to help make this a successful day's fishing. Return to the hotel late afternoon. Free tonight to dine at leisure in one of Killarney's many excellent restaurants. Overnight in Killarney, County Kerry.

Day 8

Today after a full Irish breakfast we depart once again to savour the further delights of the Lakes of Killarney with an option this afternoon to play a round of golf on one of the championship golf courses. This evening, our last evening, we dine in our hotel with time afterwards to visit some of great local pubs to hear some Irish music or to meet with other anglers to discuss some fish tales. Overnight in Killarney, County Kerry.

Day 9

Depart Killarney for Shannon Airport passing enroute the beautiful village of Adare with its tatched cottages and the historic City of Limerick for return flight home.