Ballingarry, Nr Adare, Co. Limerick, Ireland. Email 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 SMS TEXT me on 087 6525687 or if using a US Cellphone just Text or Call 011353876525687
COVID-19: 2020 and 2021 seasons
Regrettably because of the Pandemic I did not operate my guiding service in 2020, 95% of my business is with N.American visitors and I wanted to clarify the situation for anyone making plans. The virus and it's restrictions will be around for some time to come so I'm being super-optimistic in hoping to resume by May 1st 2021. I doubt I'll do so without Covid jab and that could be mid-May at earliest, Also, it's likely that tourist travel won't happen this summer again so it's all so uncertain.
Go dté sibh slán (Gaelic for: 'go safely' - Pronounced gu day shiv slawn)
NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2021 SEASON (1st May - Sep 30th)
( Deposit Not Required & No Travel/Fishing - No Charge)
Welcome to Celtic Angling for all-inclusive Guided Fishing in the
Adare and Limerick County region of Ireland
Visiting from USA and would like to learn to fly-fish in Ireland ? See Options 2 or 3 on our Rates Page - Click Here
Staying at Adare Manor Hotel or Dunraven Arms Hotel ? Want to fish real Irish countryside? Click here for value!
Atlantic Salmon Fishing - (Feb 1st - Sept 30th)
I've discontinued salmon guiding but can confidently refer you to prime all-inclusive salmon fishing with/without experienced guides/owners
on the famous Munster Blackwater, just over an hour south of Adare, great value all-inclusive Salmon fishing on 10 varying beats with/without guide.
All gear, rods, waders, packed lunch, tuition etc supplied. Email me for contact/website details at info@celticangling.com
2021 Season Guiding Rates Click Here
(May 1st - Sept 30th)
THIS IS A ONE MAN OWNER-LED PERSONAL GUIDING SERVICE WITH PADDY SO ADVANCE BOOKING VERY ADVISABLE
I can reserve a day for you pending confirmation, or not later - No deposit needed if you specify accommodation.
All-inclusive service - all you need for your day's fishing is included in my rates and is unique for Ireland.
Helpful fly-casting and fly-fishing tips imparted at a friendly & relaxed pace in the home of flyfishing.
Now taking bookings for 2021 (May 1st - September 30th) - No Deposit Needed No Fishing/No Charge
Live River Levels | ||
River | Daily | Hourly |
Feale-Listowel | ||
Deel - Grange Bridge | ||
Maigue-Castleroberts | ||
Blackwater-Ballyduff | ||
Laune-Laune Bridge | ||
Sneem (For Waterville) | ||
Cashen (Tide height) | ||
L. Leane (Tomies pier) |
Tide Times
Guiding Rates What's Included?
4-wheel-drive transfers and personal guiding with Paddy
Rods, Reels, flies etc
Waders, Rain-gear
Permits included in rate
Packed Lunches (Diner/Pub Lunch option also)
Complimentary Drinks (Sodas/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)
For independent complete 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..
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Some External 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
Or use
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“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
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'Just spent a day with Paddy of Celtic Angling and learnt more on fly-casting than I ever had before.' Steve Murphy, Ontario
'Incredible day with Paddy! A guides guide indeed :-) We'll be back' - Wanda Hair Taylor, USA (USA FFF Master Casting Instructor)
Thank's for all the casting advice, particularly how to cast into the wind. It'll be invaluable on rivers I fish. Doug Smith, Alberta
Thanks Paddy! We had a fantastic time and really appreciated your instruction and hospitality. Definitely a highlight of our trip.Nick Dyer, Penn, US. April 2019
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NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2021 SEASON - 1st May - Sept 30th (No Deposit Required & No Travel/Fishing - No Fee)
THE FOLLOWING IS IN RED TYPE TO STRESS IT'S IMPORTANCE
Take a minute on my FAQ page as this will help your and my planning.
It is always preferable that the fisherman/woman make contact with me rather than an intermediary.
PLEASE BE REALISTIC ABOUT YOUR FLY-FISHING LEVEL, IT'S NOT A PROBLEM IF YOU'RE A BEGINNER OR IMPROVER BUT PLEASE DO LET ME KNOW YOUR SKILL LEVEL AS THIS HELPS DECIDE WHERE WE FISH AND THE OPTIMUM DURATION OF YOUR SESSION.
Generally, IF YOU'VE DONE 1- 20 FULL DAYS + INSTRUCTN = NOVICE, 20-50 FULL DAYS = IMPROVER, 50-100 FULL DAYS = EXPERIENCED, 100+FULL DAYS = VERY EXPERIENCED
In high summer (July/Aug) 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 low water levels by fishing the ebb tide, thus avoiding cancellations. Starting times are subject to tide times however.
Paddy Dunworth, a fishing guide based near Adare has been flyfishing for over 50 years and guiding visiting anglers for 23.
Paddy is 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 flytier, Paddy specialises in wild brown Trout, and includes fly-casting tuition for beginners and 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.