Ballingarry, Nr Adare, Co. Limerick, Ireland V94 AXC4. info@celticangling.com Tel 069/68202 Mobile 087/6525687 Prefix 00353 if calling from outside Ireland
By choice I don't use an I-Phone but for realtime messaging text me on 087 6525687 or from a US Cellphone just Text or Call 011353876525687
2025
Céad Míle Fáilte
(Gaelic: 100,000 Welcomes)
Welcome to Celtic Angling for All-inclusive Guided Fly Fishing in the Adare / Limerick County region of Ireland
Email Paddy info@celticangling.com
NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2025 SEASON Mar 1st - Sept 30th - NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED - Rates Here
Facebook (fishing reports/pics)
Testimonials, just a handful of many
....... Back in the USA. Fishing with you was the highlight of my journey. Sam Worley, Richmond, Virginia.
'Great day fly fishing with Paddy Dunworth/Celtic Angling, best fly-man ever, took time to teach me the proper way to fly fish' Gregg Ritchings, USA
'Thanks so much for a wonderful fly-fishing experience, your knowledge, humour& generosity made wonderful memories' Cory Golden-Mich/USA
'Amen and amen. Anyone wanting the Full Fishing Monty book a day or 3 with Paddy. He B Da Man'-Gary Taylor, USA FFF MCI (Pictured below rt)
Just some of our waters - Please explore - Cherrygrove (R.Maigue) R.Maigue - User friendly (Adare) River Deel
Staying at Adare Manor Hotel or Dunraven Arms Hotel and want to fly-fish wild Irish rivers for native brown trout?
or Visiting from USA and would like to learn to fly fish in Ireland? See Options 2 or 3 on my Rates Page - Click Here
Adare Manor fishing - Fishing is restricted to an artificial lake on the golf course which is stocked with Rainbow trout.
I've guided Adare Manor guests interested in fly-fishing on my two rivers for 27 years, everything provided including transfers, see Rates Page
2025 Guiding Rates (Mar 1st - Sept 30th) Click Here
All-inclusive of Hotel transfers/rods/reels/flies/waders/vest/net/wet-gear/caps/glasses/wading staff/permits/fly-casting tuition/ fishing pics/ 50 year's fly-fishing advice shared at a friendly & relaxed pace in the home of fly fishing.
Celtic Angling is the only all-inclusive guiding service in County Limerick.
A ONE-MAN OWNER-LED ALL-INCLUSIVE SERVICE WITH PADDY AS PERSONAL GUIDE, ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Minimum notice 48hrs, if not already booked.
I will reserve a day for you without deposit if you specify your accommodation (later if not already booked)
ABOUT
Paddy Dunworth, a badged fly-fishing guide based near Adare has been fly fishing nearly 60yrs, guiding visiting anglers for 25.
A qualified Marine and Countryside Guide with training in Guiding, First Aid, Rescue/Emergency First Aid, VHF Radio he has an intimate knowledge of the Fisheries and Antiquities of this beautiful region. An all-round angler and fly-tier, Paddy specialises in wild brown
trout on local natural rivers, free casting tuition for beginners/improvers as part of his guiding. Paddy holds Police Vetting Clearance
and has guided anglers from 30 Countries & every State of the USA, speaks English/Gaelic, some French + a little German.
This is an all-inclusive service, all you need is included in Rates, along with collection & transport throughout.
THE FOLLOWING IS IN RED TYPE TO STRESS IT'S IMPORTANCE
It's always preferable that the fisherman/woman make contact with me rather than an intermediary.
Take a minute on my FAQ page (Especially Fly-fishing Experience) as this will help your and my planning.
NB When advising Paddy of your fly-fishing skill-level please be honest and realistic, if you just possess downstream fishing skills (Swinging flies) please say so, do not assume you can master the more advanced upstream dry-fly or nymph approach as they are a world apart, properly executed upstream fly-fishing is a massive step-up from downstream fly-fishing and is a skill perfected over time. This matters as it helps choose a location to match your skill-level, we could lose an hour switching venues if you overstate your skill level.
Skill-level - Generally, 1-20 FULL DAYS + INSTRUCTION = BEGINNER 20-50 FULL DAYS = IMPROVER/NOVICE, 50-100 FULL DAYS = INTERMEDIATE, 100+DAYS=EXPERIENCED
In high summer (June-Sept) water levels get low, rivers get weeded and fly fishing is challenging even for the best, so it might be preferable to opt for a half-day rather than full day session unless one is a master in upstream presentation of dry-fly or nymph. I use a tidal stretch of the river Maigue to overcome
rare low water summer levels by fishing the ebb tide, a plan B which avoids cancellations. Fishing times are subject to tide times however.
Update: Even with the advantage of a high level during a receding tide, this stretch now is subject to heavy weed in August/September, this is again due to prolonged drier conditions during late summer as a result of climate change.
Live River Levels | ||
River | Daily | Hourly |
Feale-Listowel | ||
Deel - Grange Bridge | ||
Maigue-Castleroberts | ||
R.Maigue-Bruree | ||
Laune-Laune Bridge | ||
Sneem (For Waterville) | ||
Cashen (Tide height) | ||
L. Leane (Tomies pier) |
Exclusive private beats on natural limestone rivers with native wild brown trout
SUV transfers and personal guiding with Paddy
Fly rods, Reels, flies etc
Waders, Rain-gear
Permits included in rate
Packed Lunch (Diner/Pub Lunch option also)
Complimentary Sodas/Juice/Beer/Spring Water
Fly-casting tuition/angling tips included in rate
Digital Photos of Outing e-mailed to you
Fully insured Travel/Public Liability for duration Pubs/Restaurant Advice
CorporateGroups, 1-4 Persons
Accommodation advice, Hotels, B&B's & Private Castle (See Page menu)
Don't need a guide - Full fishing Outfit hire please click here
This area has lots of Heritage Sites and Antiquities and Paddy also offers guided Heritage and trekking Tours at a relaxed pace to such attractions as Adare, Lough Gur, Knockfierna or to the magical Kingdom which is Co. Kerry. There are numerous other activities such as Golf, Horse-Riding, Hunting, Beaches etc.. See Rates Page
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Some Accommodation Links
Live like a King- Private Castle Rental Click here
Adare Irish Cottages - Authentic, luxurious self-catering cottages.
Gate Lodge Thatched Cottage, Adare Village
Adare Village Accommodation and general Information Click Here
Still need further info?
Go ahead and email Paddy,
no obligation, glad to help
OrText/Call Me
From US Cell
011353876525687
“AND HIS SUN FRECKLED FACE
AND GREY CONNEMARA CLOTH,
CLIMBING UP TO A PLACE
WHERE STONE IS DARK UNDER FROTH,
AND THE DOWN-TURN OF HIS WRIST
WHEN THE FLIES DROP IN THE STREAM”-
A MAN WHO DOES NOT EXIST,
A MAN WHO IS BUT A DREAM;"
From 'The Fisherman' (1914) W. B. Yeats
FFF Certified Master Casting Instructors Gary and Wanda Taylor from Georgia, USA.
US guides G.Dubiel Nc,.(L) & B.Shumaker Pa.
Kelley and Mary-Palm Beach, who learned to fly fish with Paddy on their Birthday .
Golfing legend Tony Jacklin & Paddy on the Shannon Estuary.
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