Cummin's Cottages, Portumna

Traditional style cottages on a small working farm close to good access to the River Shannon.

Cummins Cottages are situated approximately 5 miles from the historical town of Portumna.

Delightful olde world characterful cottages in tranquil countryside. Compact and traditional with old style ambiance. Electric heating and feature fireplace. Your host is Lena Cummins and will provide advice on locations to eat, fish and sight-see. Ideal for up to 3 anglers or 4 persons if families.

The Old Post Office - This 300 year old cottage is restored in traditional style, that retains the character of a bygone age. It provides comfortable accommodation sleeping up to four people in two bedrooms (one double room and one twin room). There is a living/dining room with solid fuel stove; bathroom with shower and toilet and a separate fully fitted kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, oven and fridge. Storage heating and towels are extra charge. Linen is provided free.

Shannon Breeze Cottage - This 200 year old traditional compact cottage has an open plan kitchen/living area with open fire place and Liscannor stone floor. It sleeps up to four guests in one double bedroom downstairs and twin attic bedroom upstairs (steep stairs). There is a bathroom with shower upstairs. The cottage also boasts an outdoor barbeque area.

There is a shared laundrette with washing machine and a tumble dryer is also available. Cummins Cottages are the local bait stockist and provide an excellent fishing base for the lower Shannon with walking and golf nearby.

Guests must pay a £50 damage deposit on arrival.

No pets.

PRICES FROM:

LOW SEASON - Ferry & 7 nights self-catering

Car and 3 - £298 per person; Car and 2 - £394 per person

Supplements apply to high cars and vans

Prices may be subject to change - please contact us direct for the latest deals

Fishing in Co Galway

Fishing around Portumna, with its access to the River Shannon and Lough Derg, offers diverse and rewarding opportunities for coarse anglers. Whether you're after bream, roach, or the challenge of pike fishing, the area's varied waters and excellent facilities make it an ideal destination for a fishing trip.

Our main centre Portumna, is located on the Shannon at the northern end of Lough Derg. This stretch of the River Shannon is a prime location for coarse fishing, offering various spots along the banks and near the bridges. Lough Derg also provides excellent fishing opportunities and Portumna Forest Park has several fishing spots along the shore of Lough Derg. Portumna Bridge is a popular spot offering easy access and good fishing conditions. Portumna is the place for big weights of quality bream, roach and hybrids. Shoals of roach and hybrids feed all year round and many move out of Lough Derg and into the river in spring and summer. Perch can be caught in various parts of the river and tench can be found in quieter, weedier areas. Larger pike are present, especially in deeper waters.

Spanning counties Clare, Tipperary, and Galway, Lough Derg is the third-largest lake in Ireland. Approximately 40km in length and up to 13km wide this lake has numerous bays, inlets and islands. Expect to catch bream, skimmers, roach, hybrids, tench, perch and pike. Pike fishing on Derg is outstanding with lots of big fish to be had. Areas with plenty of weed beds and drop-offs such as Scarriff Bay, Portumna and Dromineer are excellent spots for pike fishing.

Access on foot is restricted along the northern shoreline and that’s a pity because the standard of fishing can be excellent. Bank fishing space can be found at the various cruiser marinas around the lake. On the Tipperary side of the lakes the best fishing is at Garrykennedy, Dromineer and Terryglass. On the County Clare side there is good mixed fishing at Scarriff and Mountshannon. Boat hire on Derg will open up a huge amount of coarse fishing access. Use boats for pre-baiting and accessing the remote but productive shoreline. Several marinas offer boat hire services.

Spring and Summer are the prime time for coarse fishing, with fish being more active in warmer waters. Pike fishing can be particularly productive during colder months. Wherever you fish in Ireland, the chances of catching fish are hugely improved by pre-baiting to attract fish into your chosen swim. Ideally this is done the evening before (or for a couple of days) using breadcrumb or local maize meal carrying particle baits such as sweetcorn, boiled wheat, hemp and pellets. Early morning and late evening are generally more productive as fish tend to feed more actively during these times.

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