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A Fishing Haven:

At the upstream limit of the Erne navigation, the historic town of Belturbet has a long track record in angling tourism and continues to provide an excellent base for the visiting pike angler.

There are still many bays and backwaters to be experienced on these fantastic systems and pike anglers of all levels will find a great variety of waters to meet all expectations and aspirations.

Upper Lough Erne is one of the principal pike angling resources for the above angling centre and covers an area of circa 1,552 hectares. This lake offers very good pike fishing with many pike over 30lbs recorded annually. There is a large network of lakes offering excellent bank and boat fishing and there are a number of well established pike waters including the River Erne, Upper Lough Erne and satellite lakes. This is joint jurisdictional water which straddles the border with Northern Ireland. Visiting anglers should acquaint themselves with the legislative requirements for fishing in Northern Ireland.

The stretches of the River Erne located north and south of Belturbet each have different characteristics. The 7km stretch located upstream of Belturbet to Bakers Bridge comprises a series of deep pools linked by smooth shallow glides. The 8km downstream stretch below Belturbet is part of the Erne navigation and is generally deep and slow flowing. Some wider sections are to be found along its course.

The river produces good catches of pike including fish to over 20lbs to all methods. Pike are well dispersed throughout the system but can be concentrated in certain areas especially prior to spawning. The seasonal movements of fodder fish also influence the numbers of pike present at certain times of the year. On the stretch above the town bank fishing is the norm whilst boat fishing is more widely practiced below the town.

Types of fishing available:

Holiday Home:

On the Shannon-Erne waterway, Foalies Bridge is in a beautiful setting in one of Cavan's most popular tourist spots, particularly with anglers. The longest natural inland navigational waterway in Europe, the Shannon-Erne waterway has over 300 miles of navigable water, and Cavan has 365 lakes.

Foalies Bridge is just three kilometers from Belturbet and 15 minutes' drive from Cavan town. With its 365 lakes for every day of the year, Cavan is the perfect angling holiday location. As no license or fee is required to enjoy coarse fishing in Co Cavan there is nothing stopping you from trying your hand at a spot of angling. Set on a site at the edge of the water, all homes are detached and are surrounded by spacious green areas.

Each dormer house has a floor area of 139 square meters (1500 square feet), and accommodation comprises a large living room which runs from the front to the rear of the house, a separate kitchen cum dining room, and two bedrooms and one bathroom at ground floor, while upstairs there is a spacious landing with seating area and two en-suite bedrooms, all with velux windows.

This superb holiday home on the corner of Upper Loch Erne/Shannon Waterways is a beautiful designed home set in a private development with its own private jetty. Rental of this property includes the use of 24ft day cruiser or 18ft lake boat. 4 Bedroom house sleeps 7 comprising of 1 single, 2 double rooms, 1 twin room 2 en-suite bathrooms and 1 main bathroom. The house has been equipped and decorated to a very high standard.

Holiday Home: 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1500 Square feet Sleeps 7 Overlooking river Erne Luxurious new property Quite rural setting Private jetty Erne River to rear of property Best coarse fishing in Ireland		Features: 1 Single Room 2 Double Room (1 En-suite) 1 Twin Room (En-suite) 1 Main Bathroom Front & Rear Garden Gated Community Gas Central Heating Garden Shed
Kitchen: Dishwasher Cooker Fridge Dining Table & Chairs Toaster Kettle Microwave Washing machine		Lounge Room: 32 inch Sat TV, DVD 2 & 3 Seater Lounge Suite Children’s Play Area: Play Station & Computer TV & DVD CD Player/MP3 Player Games
Bedroom 1: Single Bed Wardrobe Closet Bedside locker & lamp Bed linen provided	Bedroom 2: Double Bed Wardrobe Closet 2 Bedside locker & lamps Bed linen provided	Bedroom 3: Double Bed Slide Wardrobe En-suite Bathroom 2 Bedside locker & lamps Bed linen provided	Bedroom 4: Twin Room (2 Single Beds) Slide Wardrobe En-suite Bathroom 2 Bedside locker & lamps Bed linen provided

About Belturbet:

Belturbet is a lively and bustling town on the River Erne, an excellent base for exploring the river and the Shannon-Erne Canal.  The area is a magnet for anglers as there is a variety of catch to be had in the local waters.  The River and numerous surrounding lakes make Belturbet a very popular destination for anglers. With several restaurants and many of the town's pubs also providing food, there are many options for eating out.

Activities in Belturbet:

• Bike Hire
• Golfing
• Nature Walks
• Spa Retreats
• Fishing
• Horse Riding
• Cruising
• Water sports
• Hill walking
• Swimming

Places of Interest:

• Cavan Crystal Factory Shop
• Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff
• Cloughouther Castle
• Turbet Island Natural Park with Motte and Bailey (the site has walking trails and information panels for visitors.
• Restored Mill & Bakery Belturbet Railway Station

Directions:

Driving Distance 1 hour & 50 mins

From Dublin follow the N3/M3 route towards Cavan.  Take the Belturbet road from Cavan until you reach the main street and after crossing over the bridge, take a right turn where you will see Flynn’s Public House.  Then take another immediate right (signposted Foalies Bridge) and continue straight to the left of the road and Foalies Bridge is on the left hand side.  Please note, access through the security gates must be arranged in advance.

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