Waterside Cottages, Dromineer, Co Tipperary

Exclusive four star holiday homes situated overlooking beautiful Lough Derg, the largest lough on the Shannon system and within the heart of the tranquil village of Dromineer.

Please note bookings are not being taken for 2024 due to renovation work

Located on the Eastern side of Lough Derg in Tipperary each of the stylish cottages at Waterside Cottages are set in private gardens with parking facilities and a private tennis court.

All cottages are identical in layout, each cottage has three bedrooms, accommodating six persons; the master double bedroom with en suite bathroom, two twin bedrooms (one on the ground floor) and a fully fitted bathroom. There is a large living room with separate kitchen and dining area. The kitchen comes fully equipped for all your catering needs such as cutlery, pots/pans, cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer, coffee maker and microwave. Electricity is additional. Linen and towels are included.

A local marina is close by and it is possible to hire boats. The area has excellent trout streams and the main lough offers excellent coarse and pike fishing. The River Shannon is within an easy drive both above and below the lough. In addition to excellent fishing the area boasts great touring attractions, sailing, kayaking, walking/hiking and golf.

Fishing in Co Tipperary

County Tipperary, with its extensive waterways and lakes, offers a variety of excellent coarse fishing locations. Whether you prefer the expansive waters of Lough Derg or the quieter settings of smaller lakes and rivers, Tipperary has it all.

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.

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.

The River Shannon flows through North Tipperary and provides excellent coarse fishing, particularly in its slower stretches and backwaters. It’s easily accessible with many fishing spots along its course. The River Suir is a mixed fishery with good coarse fishing for roach, bream, perch and pike, particularly in the lower stretches.

Ballyfin Lake, near Nenagh is a popular lake with good access. It is well-stocked with bream, roach, tench, perch and pike. Upperchurch Lake, near Thurles is a smaller but well-regarded lake. Located in a peaceful setting it is known for tench and bream fishing. Thurles Town Park Lake is a convenient spot for local anglers, offering a good variety of coarse fishing for roach, bream, perch and pike.

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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