Garadice View Farmhouse

Large self-catering house located just a 10 minute drive from Ballinamore

Garadice View is a large self-catering property with 4 bedrooms sleeping up to 6 adults. There are two twin/double bedrooms and two single rooms. Three of the bedrooms have televisions and DVD players. There are two bathrooms with shower and toilet. The very large kitchen is equipped with ceramic hob, circulating air cooker and a microwave and there is a back kitchen with washing machine, dishwasher and large sink. There is a reading room with a Bluetooth speaker, a large living room with a 49" Smart-TV, DVD player and stereo system.

In the outside buildings there is a cosy rustic lounge with an open historical fireplace, the boat and fishing equipment garage and a covered lounge area. Wi-Fi is also available. On arrival you will find a "starter package" with bread, butter, jam, eggs and bacon. Bed linen and towels are included. Pets are allowed on request. This is a non-smoking house.

The nearest pub, The Ballymac Inn, is just one kilometre away and promises cosy evenings with freshly tapped Irish beer. The nearest grocery store is about 2 kilometres away in the village of Newtown Gore, directly opposite the post office.

Garadice Lough is located 8 km east of Ballinamore and covers an area of 389 hectares. Much of the lake is at a depth of 5 metres, but there are also deeper areas up to 20 metres. The deepest part of the lake consists of a large basin southwest of Church Island where depths of 10-20 metres have been measured. Most of the lake can be fished from the shore and can be reached by road from Haughton's Shore, Garadice Park and Church Shore. A boat slipway is available at the Haughton's Shore harbour and at Garadice Park boats can also be launched from the shore. Among the fish found in Garadice Lough are tench, roach, rudd, bream, hybrid, perch, eel and pike. A fishing boat can be booked for an additional fee from Garadice View Farmhouse.

PRICES FROM:

LOW SEASON - Ferry & 7 nights self-catering
2 cars and 6 - £310 per person; Car and 6 - £278 per person; Car and 4 - £368 per person; Car and 3 - £460 per person

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Fishing in Co Leitrim

Leitrim has an abundance of rich lakes holding healthy stocks of prime tench, roach, rudd, bream, hybrids, pike and perch. Water shapes the county with the Erne system to the east, the River Shannon to the west and the Shannon-Erne Waterway, which meanders through the very heart of Leitrim.

Lough Allen is one of the larger lakes in the region with excellent fishing spots. It offers ample shore fishing and boat fishing opportunities with several access points around the lake. Fish for bream, roach, perch, pike, and hybrids.

The River Shannon flows through Leitrim and provides excellent fishing for pike, perch, roach, and bream. There are many stretches along the river where you can find good fishing spots. Carrick-on-Shannon is a well-known town for anglers targeting the river.

Situated near the town of Ballinamore, Garadice Lake is a massive water covering 12,000 acres and about 100 swims that you can drive to at Haughton’s Shore, Church Shore, Creamer’s Shore and Connolly’s Shore. All angling methods and baits will work, though a groundbait feeder with worm, corn and casters will get the bigger fish. Expect bream, skimmers, roach, hybrids, tench, pike and perch. A popular destination for match anglers and hosts several fishing competitions.

Town Lake, near Carrigallen is a 40-acre lake with a good depth of water around seven meters in some areas and has been stocked with bream to 11lb. Most anglers head for the car park comfortable platforms beside the Church to catch tench and mostly roach on pole or feeder. However, there have often been nice nets of bream and tench from the roadside, facing the platforms. Some serious catches are made by anglers concentrating on the same swims for a couple of days.

Lough Rynn is known for its tranquil setting and abundant tench and is a popular choice among coarse anglers. The lake is accessible and provides good fishing from both the shore and boats for tench, bream, roach, rudd, and perch. Kiltybarden Lake is another smaller lake in a peaceful setting with fishing for tench, bream, roach and perch.

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 typically the best times for coarse fishing as fish are more active and feeding.

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