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Accomodations: 4 Bedrooms ( 3 en-suite ) Cost: Daily from EURO 29 - 40 per person sharing; Weekly from EURO 200 - 260 per person sharing; Ghillie - EURO 150 per day; Boat/engine - EURO 45 to 50 per day Dates: Lodge open Mar to Oct; Fishing Feb 15 to Sept 30 Duration: Open Location: Ireland Not Included: Trans. to lodge Phone Number: 353-9495-48165 Provided: Lodging & Daily Full Irish Breakfast Species: Brown Trout, Salmon Website: #www.troutfishingireland.com
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Grasshopper Cottage is a country home located on the Dooras peninsula on Lough Corrib, three kilometres from the village of Cornamona. The Cottage, with superb lake and mountain views, is 50 metres from the water’s edge and is situated in an area of peaceful, natural beauty with hedgerows of wild flowers, fuchsias and rhododendrons.
Anglers from all over the world come to the Cottage to experience the beauty of the surroundings, the superb fighting quality of the wild brown trout, and to make new friendships both with local people and other visiting anglers. Many fishermen return each year to renew their acquaintance with “the Corrib”, as it is called, to pit their wits against the wily trout and relax and enjoy the hospitality offered by Roy and Sorcha.
Roy and Sorcha have been welcoming anglers to their home for over fifteen years and, being anglers themselves, are totally familiar with the needs of the game fisher. After a day on Lough Corrib, or on other waters in the area, relax in front of a turf fire in the lounge overlooking the lake.
The Fishing:
Fishing on Lough Corrib is primarily for wild brown trout but also for some salmon. Fly fishing is the speciality of the house. The season opens on February 15th and closes on September 30th. It is mid to late March before the first major fly hatches occur.
The Duck Fly is followed by the emergence of Lake Olives and then the famous Mayfly. By mid-June daytime fishing gives way to late evening and night fishing. Daytime angling again improves considerably in September.
The lough is famous for its tradition of dapping terrestrials such as Mayfly, Grasshoppers and Daddy longlegs. Fishing may also be arranged on small ‘brownie’ lakes in the area and on Loughs Mask, Carra and on the Connemara fisheries. Ghillies and tuition are available by prior arrangement. A rod room, with drying facilities and freezer, is adjacent to the house.
The Accommodations:
• Grasshopper Cottage offers warm, comfortable rooms with central heating, most with views of the lake, en-suite bathrooms (no smoking in bedrooms)
• Sorcha prepares wonderful home-cooked meals using produce from the garden or sourced locally including home-made jams and chutnies. Dinner is available – 24 hours notice required.
• Comprehensively stocked fly tying desk for guests’ use and a wide selection of books, magazines, videos on fishing and other topics.
Additional activities:
WALKING There are walks in the area to suit all levels of experience. Choose from a ramble to Innisdoorus, a stroll in the forests around Clonbur or Cong (see the limestone pavements), climb Mt. Gable for fantastics views in all directions or head for the Joyce Country or Maumturk mountains. Further afield there are the Twelve Bens, the Sheffrys, Croagh Patrick and Nephin.
GOLF There are 18 hole courses at Ballinrobe, Oughterard, Ballyconneely, and Westport. For children, have fun on the Quiet Man miniature golf course in Cong.
BOAT CRUISES Take a trip with Corrib Cruises to the island of Inchagoill, largest island on Lough Corrib and visit the 5th century monastic ruins. Cruise up Killary Harbour with Sea Cruise Connemara, departure pier located on the road from Leenane to Letterfrack.
VISIT CONNEMARA Kylemore Abbey and Gardens, Connemara National Park, Dan O'Hara's Heritage Site. Spend a day on one of the many sandy beaches dotted around the west coast - Glassillaun Beach, White Strand, Coral Strand. Explore sites of archaeological interest including Omey Island.
And last but not least, let’s not forget about the canoeing, windsurfing, cycling, horse riding, and wildflowers to be discovered.
Rates:
Daily rates from EURO 29 to 40 per person per night sharing, inclusive of Full Irish Breakfast.
Weekly rates from EURO 200 to 260 per person per night sharing, inclusive of Full Irish Breakfast.
Ghillie available for EURO 150 per day. Boat/engine available for EURO 45 to 50 per day.
For information/reservation please call 353-9495-48165 or email grasshoppercottage@eircom.net or call Gary @ 800-410-1222
Visit our website for additional information…..www.troutfishingireland.com
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