Boyne Valley Holiday Guide 2023 Web Version

Laytown Beach
Feel the sand
in your toes
Baltray Wreck
Discover our coastal wonderland
County Louth and County Meath have some stunning beaches
that stretch for miles along the coast. They can be enjoyed by
families (don’t forget the bucket and spade!), walkers, runners
and those who want to go sea-swimming! Join us on a journey
from north to south, to see what’s on offer!
The beach at Seapoint/Baltray in County Louth is a stunning
place to take a walk. You might even see the rusting shipwreck of
the MV Irish Trader at low tide….
Nearby is County Louth Golf Club, also affectionately known as
‘Baltray’, it is situated 7km from Drogheda at the mouth of the
River Boyne. The course is laid out in two nine-hole loops covering
190 acres and consistently ranks among the top 10 courses in
Ireland. County Louth Golf Club assures a warm and friendly
welcome.
The Boyne flows into the Irish Sea at Drogheda Co. Louth.
Drogheda is a bustling heritage town, easily accessible by road
and rail. It offers historic attractions, great restaurants and cafes
and luxury accommodation.
On the south side of the mouth of the Boyne we cross into County
Meath at Mornington, where we can see the iconic Maiden’s
Tower and the Lady’s Finger monument.
From Mornington we continue strolling along the beautiful
beaches of Laytown and Bettystown, perfect for long walks to
complete your Boyne Valley beach adventure.
Mornington Beach
Angling
for a catch
The Boyne Valley is a great destination for the visiting
angler. The river and its many smaller tributaries offer
superb sport for the fly fishing enthusiast and the chance
to catch wild brown trout and salmon. The region also
has many beautiful lakes and canal stretches offering a
fantastic variety of game, pike and coarse fishing.
Angling Associations
The majority of trout and salmon angling on the
Boyne River is controlled by angling associations
and some by private fishery owners. Anglers wishing
to fish for wild brown trout on angling association
water must obtain a permit from that association
and fishing methods must be in accordance with the
current rules and regulations of the association. Most
associations support a policy of catch and release.
When salmon fishing, both a permit and a state
licence are required. Salmon fishing is subject to the
salmon and sea trout regulations which are updated
annually.
in the magical waters
of the Boyne Valley
Trout and Salmon Fishing
The river Boyne and its tributaries are recognised as being among Ireland’s
best wild brown trout fisheries. Some of the best fishing in the Boyne Valley
can be found on the River Boyne at Slane, Navan, Trim and Longwood.
There is also excellent wild brown trout fishing on the Kells Blackwater,
Stoneyford, Athboy, Enfield Blackwater and Deel rivers. Top quality “Lough
Style” fishing for brown trout is accessible on the legendary Lough Sheelin
(a Midland Fisheries permit is required). Beautiful Lough Lene near
Collinstown offers excellent fly fishing for stocked rainbow and brown trout.
Competitively priced day permits can be purchased for most waters and
the best way to ensure you make the most of your fishing trip is to book
an experienced angling guide. The fishing season on the Boyne River and
tributaries runs from March to September. Salmon fishing is easily accessed
on the River Boyne between Navan and Drogheda and the best period is
generally from the end of July to the end of September. Additional trout
fishing in Co. Meath is available on the River Nanny around Duleek.
Pike and Coarse Angling
With dozens of lakes and miles of canal to choose from, the Boyne
Valley offers excellent opportunities for the coarse and pike angler. This
type of fishing is available twelve months of the year. A licence is not
generally required, but check locally if fishing a club-controlled water.
Drumconrath village in County Meath is surrounded by a number of
small to medium sized lakes with parking and fishing platforms. These
include Corstown Lake, Ballyhoe Lakes, Mentrim Lakes, Lough Bracken
and Balrath Lake. Whitewood Lake near Kilmainhamwood is another
good fishery. All these lakes contain good stocks of roach, bream,
tench and hybrids.
The Royal Canal also provides great coarse fishing and big catches.
A number of competitions are held here each year. Access points
to this wild, rural coarse fishery may be found at Ferns Lock, Enfield,
Longwood and Hill of Down.
Sea Angling
From Clogherhead down to the mouth of the river Boyne and further
south, there are extensive beaches offering good shore angling opportunities
to fish for bass, flatfish, dogfish and mullet. The south beach at
Laytown and the Boyne estuary are popular angling venues where bass,
mullet, flounder, turbot, mackerel and sea trout can be caught. Evening
and early morning tides can provide the best fishing opportunities.
More Information
Information courtesy of Inland Fisheries Ireland. For more information
about angling the region, fishing reports, publications, contact details
and regulations contact Inland Fisheries Ireland.
fishinginireland.info
Go Fishing Ireland
Guided boat fishing trips on the lakes and rivers of the Boyne Valley
and Ireland’s East. Go fishing and explore our beautiful waterways in
the company of a professional, qualified fishing guide/instructor. All
fishing equipment provided. All levels of experience catered for.
Macetown, Navan, Co. Meath, T +353 (0) 86 805 5337
E chris@gofishingireland.ie gofishingireland.ie
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