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GAME ANGLING
The River Barrow
The Barrow headwaters provide the birthplace and home of the young trout and
salmon. It flows on past the historic towns of Mountmellick and Portlarlington
in series of ripples and pools where the bigger trout take up residence and
provide good sport for the angler. From late spring onwards this area becomes
the resting place for big salmon on their return from their sojourn to the
feeding grounds in the seas round the Faroes and Greenland
The River Nore
The Nore is noted dry fly fishery with good
trout, salmon and pike stocks. Around Durrow and further downstream some of the
best salmon and trout angling may be found from early season onwards.
Some
of the tributaries of both the Barrow and the Nore rivers provide very good trout
angling, particularly in the early season. Among the better ones are the Owenass,
Cushina, Slate and Stradbally Rivers on the Barrow Catchment, and the Erkina,
Goul and Whitehorse Rivers along the Nore Valley.
COARSE ANGLING
The coarse angling enthusiast is well catered for in County Laois with angling
available in canals, rivers and a number of scenic lakes around the county.
The
River Barrow
Downstream of Monasterevin holds bream, pike, perch and hybrids
of above average size. There are many spots along the river to choose from and
an angler can fish miles of water in total solitude.
Figile River
The Figile river near Portarlington is a gem of river for pike anglers
holding specimen fish of 30lbs and over. Close by are the Cushina, Slate and the
Black Rivers which also spoil the angler for choice.
The Erkina
A section of the Erkina near Durrow, known as the Curragh, is renowned for its
specimen pike weighing up to 15lbs and more.
The Grand Canal
The Barrow Branch of the Grand Canal, including the picturesque Vicarstown, in
east county Laois, holds good stocks of bream, tench, hybrids, pike and perch.
Granstown Lake
Granstown lake, Ballacolla, provides excellent
quality stillwater fishing containing large quantities of pike, perch, tench,
rudd and eel. Situated in nature reserve, the lake is open from April to October.
Rathadaire
Lake
Rathadaire Lake has undergone redevelopment and having been recently
stocked, offers some good coarse fishing in picturesque surroundings.
Ballyfin
Lake
Ballyfin Lake near Mountrath contains pike, tench and rudd. A beautiful
lake set in the grounds of the Patrician Brothers, it is popular spot for locals
and tourists alike.
Ballinakill Lakes
Mass Lough and Gills Pond
at Ballinakill are two small lakes with superb angling in a lovely setting, providing
good pike, tench and rudd angling.
Templemore Lake
This lake
is situated in the town park and provides good pike, tench and rudd angling.
Little
Bog Lake
Little Bog Lake at the Heath, Portlaoise, contains good stocks
of rudd and pike. It is situated in the heart of one of the most historic sites
in Ireland.
Ballaghmore Lake
Ballaghmore Lake near Roscrea
contains excellent eel,carp,rudd, perch,roach and pike. Permits can be obtained
from Ballaghmore, Country House, Borris-in-Ossory, Co.Laois, Tel:0505 21366.
BAIT STOCKISTS
The Tackle Shop, Mountrath, Co.Laois Contact: Maura
Kelly 057 86 32162.
Vicarstown Inn, Vicarstown, Co.Laois. Contact: Jim Crean
057 86 25189.(checked) Top
ANGLING PERMITS
River Barrow:
Victor Cox, The Square, Mountmellick, 057 86 24107.
Susan Lawlor ’s, The
Square, Durrow, 057 86 36234.
Michael Finlay, Finlay ’s Bar, Bracklone
Street, Portarlington, 057 86 23173
P.J Hyland, Portarlington Auto Parts, Upper
Main Street, Portarlington. 057 86 23456
Sean Ward, Fisherman ’s Inn, Ballybrittas.
057 86 26488
John Harrison, Harrison ’s Shop, The Square, Stradbally 057 86
25359
Michael Kealy, Bergin ’s Hardware and Sports Shop, New Road, Urlingford,Co.
Kilkenny. 056 31877
River Nore:
Tom Watkins, 6 Fintans Park,
Mountrath. 057 86 32540
Maura Kelly, The Tackle Shop, Mountrath. 057 86 32162.
Dunne ’s Hardware Store, Abbeyleix. 057 86 31440.
Susan Lawlor, Lawlor
’s, The Square, Durrow. 057 86 36234.
Tony Holohan, The Late and Early
Shop, Rathdowney. 057 86 46340.
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These are typical prices that you would pay in the large supermarkets:
- Low Fat Milk 1ltr 1l Plastic €0.77, Stay Fresh White Sliced Bread 800g
€0.90, 40 Tea Bags 125g €1.26, Gold Coffee 100g €3.45, Cornflakes
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Golf
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Green fees are available for as low as €25 per person.For
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Fishing
in Laois
Coarse and Fresh water fising is available for as little
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Walking
in Laois
Enjoy a guided walk for as little as €6 per person or
take a walk along any mapped route for free. For details on walking click on the
walking link above.
Irish
Traditional Music and Dance in Laois
Monday nights Raheen and Vicarstown,
Wednesday nights Errill and Abbeyleix, Thursday nights Fisherstown and Coolrain,
Saturday nights Stradbally, Sunday nights Fisherstown, Ballacolla and Abbeyleix.
Free admission. For more information click on the irish traditional music and
dance link above.
Dining
in Laois
Restaurants include tradional Irish food, Chinese and Indian.
Prices start at €5.70 for full Irish Breakfast and range from €8 to
€32 per person for dinner depending on where you eat. For dining details
click on the dining link above.
Pubs
and Bars in Laois
Opening times vary from 10am to 6pm and drinking
up times are 1.30am on weekdays and 12.30am on Sundays. Some pubs have a reputation
for staying open longer! Price of drink varies from €3.15 for a pint of Guinness
to €3.60 for some lagers. Cigarettes cost €2.95 for 10 or €5.90
for 20. For more information on pubs and bars click on the link above.
Theatre
in Laois
The Dunamaise Arts Centre comprises a 218 seat theatre (expandable
to 252 seats), exhibition gallery, restaurant and workshop spaces. For Theatre
Programme page, Click here
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Equestrian
in Laois
Laois is full of Equestrian Centres and cross country trekking
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Taxis
and Hackneys in Laois and Kildare
Taxis and Hackneys are available
at all times and cost from €2 per person. They work out at approx. €1.30
to €2 per mile depending on how many are sharing. For taxi names and phone
numbers, click here
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