Angling

 
The River Nore is well known for its trout and salmon. The season runs from March 17th to the end of September.
 
Angling permits and government licences
 

  • Kilkenny  Sports Shop on the Butterslip 

Telephone: 056 7721517

  • Thomastown  Simon Treacy, Hardware Shop, Market St 

Telephone: 056 7724291
 
Castlecomer Discovery Park
Two stocked rainbow trout fishing lakes, one for fly fishing and one for bait fishing. Fishing by daily permit. Fishing lessons available – pre-booking required. Equipment hire and tackle available. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Fun for all the family!
 
Contact:  Castlecomer Discovery Park Telephone: 056 4440707
Location:  Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny 
Website: www.discoverypark.ie
 
Kilkenny Anglers Association
Club members have fishing rights over an extensive stretch of the Nore.  Visitors welcome.  Trout and salmon day permits are available from Club House Hotel.
 
Contact:  John Mc Cormack Telephone: 056 7721994
Location:  Club House Hotel, Patrick St, Kilkenny
 ANGLING
The River Nore is well known for its trout and salmon. The season runs from March 17th to the end of September.
 
Angling permits and government licences
 

  • Kilkenny  Sports Shop on the Butterslip 

Telephone: 056 7721517

  • Thomastown  Simon Treacy, Hardware Shop, Market St 

Telephone: 056 7724291
 
Castlecomer Discovery Park
Two stocked rainbow trout fishing lakes, one for fly fishing and one for bait fishing. Fishing by daily permit. Fishing lessons available – pre-booking required. Equipment hire and tackle available. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Fun for all the family!
 
Contact:  Castlecomer Discovery Park Telephone: 056 4440707
Location:  Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny 
Website: www.discoverypark.ie
 
Kilkenny Anglers Association
Club members have fishing rights over an extensive stretch of the Nore.  Visitors welcome.  Trout and salmon day permits are available from Club House Hotel.
 
Contact:  John Mc Cormack Telephone: 056 7721994
Location:  Club House Hotel, Patrick St, Kilkenny
 

Activity Type: 

Sport