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Angling Services

Advertised Boat & Engine Hire and Sales, Ghillie/Guide Services 2002

We hope you find a suitable Boat Hire/Guide Service near your preferred fishing location from this advertised list of angling service providers. Please note that many accommodation providers  listed on the website also provide services for their angling guests and are worth looking at.

Mid Shannon Area

Mid Shannon Area

 

Mr Mark J. Shields, MJS Lanesborough, Main Street  Lanesborough  Co Longford 

 Service Provided:  Boats for hire  for  Lough Ree, Mid Shannon - Lanesboro

Prop: Mr Mark Shiels, MJS, Lanesborough, Co Longford. Offers 19 ft lake boats with outboard motor for hire, Daily/Weekly rates. Ghillie by prior arrangement. Boat on water or Boat & Trailor service arranged on request. Outboard motors from 4 hp to 9.9 hp. Services the River Shannon and Lough Ree. For further particulars Tel: Outside Ireland +353 43 21510 or 21956 Inside Ireland 043 21510 or 21956 Fax: +353 43 21008 Inside Ireland 043 21008 or Email to mjs@eircom.net

 

Lough Ree Cruisers, Lough Ree House, Mucknagh Point, Glasson, Athlone  Co Westmeath 

 Service Provided: Cruiser/Lake Boats for hire  for  Lough Ree, Mid Shannon

Head Office, Prop: Mr Shane O'Leary, 47 Casimir Road, Harold's Cross, Dublin 6W, Ireland. Lough Ree Cruisers located in the centre of the Shannon Erne Waterway near Glasson village, Athlone is a small family run Cruiser Hire Company specialising in 6 berth boats - The Lough Ree 1135 - which were built by connoisseur. The sliding roof feature over the saloon area has earned this boats reputation, pleasant in all weathers with the option for open air cruising and dining. Spacious, comfortable and at reasonable prices. For further information visit Lough Ree Cruisers website at www.loughreecruisers.ie Lake boats and 4 star Lakeside Self Catering Accommodation available. See Lough Ree House. Contact enquiries ask for Mary Gillanders at Tel Outside Ireland +353 1 4923150 Inside Ireland 01 4923150 or Email Mary to loughreecruisers@eircom.net

 
Mr Jerry Scully, Scully Guns & Tackle, Hudson Bay, Athlone  Co Roscommon 

 Service Provided: Boat Hire, Tackle Dealer, Bait Stockist,  covering  Mid River Shannon & Lakes located near the shores of Lough Ree

Prop: Mr Jerry Scully, Scully Guns and Tackle, Hudson Bay, Athlone, Co Roscommon. Our customers have caught pike in excess of 45lbs (unregistered). Salmon in excess of 30lbs (registered), Roach in excess of 3lbs (unregistered), Perch in excess of 3lbs (unregistered), River Trout in excess of 10lbs (registered) Lake Trout in excess of 20lbs (registered). Is it our lures or advice ???. Come to Scully's and ask for Jerry, and find out!!. For further contact Tel Outside Ireland 0902 92486 Fax: +353 902 94730. Inside Ireland Tel: 0902 92486 Fax: 0902 94730

John Joe Quigley, Inner Lakes Marina & Boat Hire, Killinure, Glasson  Athlone  Co Westmeath 

Service Provided:  Boat Hire, Boat & Cruiser Mooring facilities, Guiding Service.

Prop:  J.J. Quigley, Inner Lakes Marina, Killinure, Glasson, Athlone Offered Winter and Summer Berthage available at keen rates. Timber or Glass Fibre lake boats and outboard engines available for hire to tourists. Winter storage, Oars for sale all lengths. We are located half a mile past Glasson Golf Club, turn left at old shed. We also do small boat repairs and sales.  Tel: Outside Ireland +353 902 85424 Inside Ireland 0902 85424. Mobile 087 2101439. Email Address to Follow

Mr Jim Gavigan, Lilliput Boat Hire, Dysart, Mullingar  Co Westmeath 

Service Provided:  Boat Hire, Tackle Hire  for Lough Ennell, Midland Lakes - Mid Shannon Area.

Jim Gavigan, Dysart, Mullingar. Lilliput Boat Hire covers different rates for Lough Ennell Mullingar. Boats and Engines and fishing equipment for hire Options - Boat, Engine & fuel for day, half day, evening and hourly rates. Fishing permits maybe purchased for the lake at our base.

For further information Tel Outside Ireland +353 44 26167 Inside Ireland 044 26167 or Mobile: 086 8286849 lilliputboathire@ireland.com Web Address: http://www.westmeathtourism.com/lbh

Mr Ray Duthie, The Old Forge Fishing Tackle, West End, Banagher  Co Offaly 

 Service Provided: Boat Hire, Tackle Dealer, Bait Stockist, Guiding Service, Angling Instructor - covering  Mid River Shannon & Lakes

Prop: Mr Ray Duthie, The Old Forge Fishing Tackle, West End, Banagher, Co Offaly. . Provides a boat hire service, rod hire. Has a fully equipped fishing tackle shop for all types of fishing, Bait Stockist where bait can be ordered in advance. Dead bait for pike stocked. Fishing permits and salmon licences available. There is also an approved B&B accommodation for angling guests which is under a separate listing on this site. The service covers the Mid Shannon and lakes on well known stretches like Meelick, Sheebeen stretch, Grand Canal. Open seven day a a week.  For further information Tel Outside Ireland +353 509 51504 Inside Ireland 0509 51504 or email to kmduthie2@eircom.net

 

Boats and Engines for hire Lough Owel - contact Mr Jack Doolan, Levington, Lough Owel, Mullingar, Co Westmeath Tel Outside Ireland : +353 44 42085. Inside Ireland 044 42085 or email to michaeldoolan26@hotmail.com  to book your boat.

Boat and Engines for Hire Lough Derg Upper contact David Harris 'Portumna Angling Services', Castle View, Portumna, Co Galway Tel: +353 509 41710 after 6pm. Mobile 087 2348038. Lake Boats and outboard hire £100 per week. Ghillie/Guide with boat £75 per day. Dead bait available - rod hire can be arranged and full back up services. Email to enquiries@galway-southeast-tourism.ie

 

Lower Shannon Area

Lower Shannon Area

Mr Patrick Guerin, Kingfisher Angling Centre, Coolbane, Castleconnell County Limerick Co Roscommon 

Service Provided: Boat Hire, Tackle Dealer, Tackle Hire, Sea Charter, Bait Stockist, Guiding Service and Angling Instruction covering  the lower River Shannon & Lakes including Lough Derg, East Clare Lakes.

Prop: Paddy Guerin, Kingfisher Angling Centre, Coolbane, Castleconnell, Co Limerick. Provides all angling services

An article from The New York Times dated Monday, July 9, 1996 stated:

"P.J.Guerin's Pub is the undisputed headquarters of the men most knowledgeable about the river and the fish in it, especially the famous Irish salmon. Some of these men are hired fishing guides, or 'ghillies' as they are known locally. Others are from other walks of life but thrown together in their relentless pursuit of fish, which in this part of Ireland means either salmon or trout. The area attracts anglers from all over the world. The banks of the river Shannon are a verdant Eden, lined with elms, oaks and beech over 100 years old; in some places the river is 300 yards wide. It's home to swans, geese, ducks and otters and few people. It is so green it overwhelms one's senses. Patrick J. Guerin, the local publican, is spearheading a move to incorporate the area into a national park or nature preserve….this is in line with Ireland's announced aim at becoming the sports playground of Europe with expanded fishing figuring prominently in the plan." 

For further contact Tel/Fax Outside Ireland +353 61 377407 Inside Ireland 061 377407. or Email to paddyguerin@eircom.net Webpage www.stormloader.com/kingfisher

Jim Robinson, Jim Robinson Angling Services, St Bridgets', Farronshone          Limerick Co Limerick 

Service Provided:  Boat Hire, Tackle Hire, Professional Guiding Service and Angling Instruction - covering  Lough Derg, East Clare lakes, Fergus System, Maigue River, Mulcair River, Castleconnell Salmon Fishery  and lower River Shannon

Prop: Mr Jim Robinson, Jim Robinson Angling Services, St Bridgets', Farranshone, Limerick. This is a highly professional Angling Service Provider, providing a team of very experienced angling experts to assist you. Whether or not the fish oblige on the day you are guaranteed congenial company and an angling friend for life. Jim has an on-site tackle shop, offers a large selection of fishing tackle, tackle hire and repair service, will arrange fishing licences and permits, angling tuition for the beginner or an improver on a private fishing stretch of the River Shannon. All angling is catered for,  which includes pike, trout, salmon fishing and coarse fishing.

For further info Tel Outside Ireland +353 61 453808. Inside Ireland: 061 453808 Mobile 087 2339999 or Email  jimrob@iol.ie Website www.iol.ie/~jimrob

 

John Collins, Whitegate Boat Hire, Whitegate Co Clare 

Service Provided:  Boat Hire,  Guiding Service for Lough Derg Western shore and River Shannon lower. 

Prop: Collins Boat Hire is situated in Whitegate Co Clare, by Lough Derg, the largest lake on the River Shannon. The lake is home to trout, pike, perch, bream, roach, rudd, and tench. While fishing Lough Derg, you can take time out to explore its many islands, especially Inis Cealtra, which boasts the ruins of seven churches and Round Tower. We hire 19' boats and 5hp outboard engines. Ghillie/Guiding service is available on request and advice given on what bait to use and where to fish. For further enquiries Tel: Outside Ireland +353 61 927025 Inside Ireland 061 927025 or Email to collinsjd@eircom.net

For tighter lines use Collins Boat Hire

Patrick Dunworth, Celtic Angling Services, The Commons, Ballingarry, Nr Adare,  Co Limerick

Service Provided:  Angling Guiding Service and Angling Instruction - covering   Maigue River, Mulcair River, River Deel,  River Feale and  lower River Shannon

Patrick Dunworth Celtic Angling Services the Commons, Ballingarry (Nr Adare), Co Limerick is a fully Qualified Marine and Countryside Guide. Specialist Services on offer include Marine and Countryside Qualified Guiding service in Game/Sea angling- Heritage tours and Hill-walking. Comprehensive package including Transport, Tuition, Tackle hire, Packed lunches, Baits/Flies, Advice, Heritage Guiding during outing, Antique Tackle, Rain- gear etc for the Limerick/Kerry region. Paddy speaks some German, French and Gaelic. Provides Land-Rover Transport and anglers who are fully insured for both Travel and Public Liability. Maybe contacted at the Commons, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick. For further info or booking intention Tel: Outside Ireland +353 69 68202 Inside Ireland 069 68202 Mobile: 087 6525687 Web Address: www.celticangling.com Email info@celticangling.com 

Lickeen Angling Centre, Lickeen, Kilfenora  Co Clare 

Service Provided:  Boat Hire, Tackle Hire and Guiding Service  and  Angling Instructor for Lickeen Lake,  Co Clare

Prop: Lickeen Angling Centre, Lickeen Trout Anglers Co-Op Society Ltd, Lickeen, Kilfenora, Co Clare. Lickeen Angling Centre was established by local Anglers Co-Operative to conserve and improve fishing at Lickeen Lake. The Co-Operative members are able to offer a complete service to visiting anglers including accommodation, local transfers, organised fishing, boat hire and local tourist information. From March to September fly-fishing for wild brown trout, Arctic Char, Rainbow Trout can be enjoyed on the 260 acre lake - Lickeen Lough. Also lively sport to be had on the sheltered 5 acre Andy's Lake nearby. Boat Hire is available as well as expert advice on flies and fishing tackle. For further info or booking Tel Outside Ireland +353 65 7088098 Fax + 353 65 7088980 Inside Ireland Tel: 065 7088098 Fax: 065 7088980 or Email to pat.lynch.ennis@eircom.net

TJ O'Brien, TJ's Angling Centre, Main Street  Ballina/Killaloe  Co Clare 

Service Provided:  Boat Hire, Tackle Hire, Tackle Dealer, Bait Stockist, Guiding Service for Lough Derg, East Clare lakes and lower River Shannon

Prop: T.J. O' Brien, TJ's Angling Centre, Main St. Ballina Co. Tipperary, Supplies all types of Baits for Coarse and Game (Salmon & Trout) Angling. A full range of additives for Coarse fishing and a large selection of dead baits. Also offered is a guiding and pre-baiting service for bream. A comprehensive range of equipment can be had at TJ's shop. Tackle hire and guides can be arranged for trout, pike and coarse fishing. For further information Tel  +353 61 376009 Fax +353 61 375556. or Email to tjsangling@esatclear.ieWeb Address: http://www.esatclear.ie/~tjsangling

James Allard, Allard Fisheries, Beechpark, Cahercalla, Ennis  Co Clare 

Service Provided:  Boat Hire, Tackle Hire and Guiding Service  for the River Fergus System in Co Clare

Prop: Mr James Allard, Allard Fisheries Ltd, Beechpark, Cahercalla, Ennis, Co Clare. To contact Tel Outside Ireland +353 65 6824367 Inside Ireland 065 6824367

 

Bill Hickey, Mayfly Marine, Snide Lodge Clonlara  Co Clare 

Service Provided:  Boat and Outboard Sales, Tackle - Fish Finders

Mr Bill Hickey, Mayfly Marine, Snide Lodge, Clonlara, Co Clare. We are main dealers for  sylvan Aluminium boats in Ireland. These boats come in various sizes 12ft to 17ft are the most popular models,12ft and 14ft models are ideal for the small lakes as the can be moved easily even on car roof rack, 16ft / 17ft models for larger lakes and sea. these boats move much faster than the traditional lake boat and are much more stable for fly fishing and pike fishing. we stock large range of accessories e.g. fish finders, rod holders, automatic bilge pumps boat seats, boat trailers, gps systems etc. Contact Tel Outside Ireland +353 61 377299 Inside Ireland 061 377299 Mobile 086 2577408 or  Email to bhickey@iol.ie  offering Boats and engines for O'Briensbridge, Killaloe, Lough Derg and Co Clare lakes. Further info at Website http://www.iol.ie/~bhickey/
 

Lakeside Holiday Park, Mountshannon, Co Clare

Irish Tourist Board Approved Caravan & Camping & Mobile Holmes Accommodation  

Angling Services: Boat Hire for Lough Derg's western shore

Prop: Thomas Bottcher, Lakeside Holiday Park,  is located on the western shore of Lough Derg in the National award winning tidy village of Mountshannon. The peaceful haven offers a fleet of motor boats with a choice of engines to suit your specific needs. Our mooring facilities provide the angler with convenience and access to enjoy endless hours of great fishing ! The park offers comfortable accommodation in high quality mobile holiday homes overlooking the lake or within close proximity to all facilities. Alternatively, come Caravan and Camping and avail of excellent coarse fishing from our 1 km of shoreline. The local Lakeland district and East Clare offers a great angling variety which includes Pike, Trout, Bream, Roach and Perch.

Contact Tel: +353 61 927225 Fax: +353 61 927336 or Email to lakesidecamping@eircom.net Website: www.lakesideireland.com


These are our current advertised listings of specialist angling services in this area. We look forward to introducing you to our new website which will feature a services finder facility and new look and format early in the new year. If you have angling services which you would like to advertise you can do so here at the nominal fee of £30.00 (38.10 Euros),  please click our  services application form and complete required particulars and we will contact you. This fee is applicable from January 1st to Dec 31st, 2002 or part thereof. Please also read our disclaimer for angling services advertised on this site.

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