2023 Barry & Cathy Beck - Ireland

Fly fishing in Ireland Hosted Trip

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Dear Traveler,

We thought Pennsylvania was green in June – until we saw the Emerald Isle, Ireland. That is one reason Ireland is our favorite destination at this time of year. The gardens are growing, farmers are busy in the fields, the rivers are full, and the fishing is perhaps the best it will be all season.

I don’t know how many trips we’ve done with Andrew Ryan and his guides at Clonanav Fly Fishing in Clonmel, I think eight. Recognized as the premier destination for stream fishing in Ireland and offering unparalleled levels of service and quality guiding, Andrew and his guides always deliver on giving us excellent trout fishing, not to mention lots of good old fashioned Irish humor.

This departure, while being a great fishing trip, is also a fun week for the non-angling guests. With a private driver and coach, guests who are not fishing will set out on their own adventure everyday visiting castles, monasteries, ancient villages, including the Franciscan Friary (which dates back to 1269), St. Mary’s Church (1204), and much more. The coach will then meet the anglers at the fly shop at the end of the day to deliver the group back at the hotel.

Andrew not only has the premier fly fishing shop in all of Europe, he also has access to almost 20 miles of private, controlled, catch-and-release trout water with good populations of stunning brown trout averaging 14-22 inches. This is amazing trout water and a testament to what careful management practices can do for a trout stream.

Signature rivers are the medium size Nire, the Suir, and the Tar. All are beautiful rivers and easy to wade. The fishing is most often dry fly fishing with dry/dropper combinations to Irish brown trout – and no where are the browns prettier than in Ireland! And for anyone wishing for a day or two of Atlantic Salmon fishing, Andrew will provide the needed tackle. It’s an unique opportunity to be able to fish for both trout and salmon, another advantage of this destination.

The day starts out at Andrew’s fly shop where we meet our guides and head out for the day. We’ll all meet for a hearty “angler’s lunch” – a hot catered meal alongside the stream, or perhaps at the local pub, and share stories. Maybe we’ll have a wee pint before heading back to the stream for the afternoon, returning at the end of the day to our hotel for dinner and the evening.

Our group will fly in and out of Dublin. Please let us know if we can answer any questions or provide additional information. We look forward to sharing Ireland with you and yours.

Sincerely,

What to Expect:

Private access fisheries for wild brown and rainbow trout with dries and light fly rods in southcentral Ireland. Clonanav’s guides are talented professionals, excellent and enthusiastic teachers, passionate fishermen, and genuinely fun people to spend time with streamside. Clonanav also has a fully stocked fly shop.

This trip is excellent for nonanglers with daily sightseeing tours with a private driver and coach.

About the accomodations:

The Hotel Minella Clonmel is nestled between the Comeragh Mountains and the River Suir in Clonmel, County Tipperary. The original Georgian house was built by the Malcomsoms in 1863, and the Minella was opened as a hotel by Mr & Mrs Jack Nallen in 1963 and is still owned and managed by the Nallen family. With 90 guest rooms and a delightful dining room, the Minella is a great location very close to the trout fishing.

About Barry & Cathy Beck

Longtime Frontiers trip hosts and photographers, the Becks travel far and wide to follow their love for fly fishing and nature photography. Based in Pennsylvania, Barry and Cathy write books, host fly fishing departures, lead African photo safaris, and operate a stock photography business. The Becks are well-known in the fishing, photography, and travel industries, and possess a stellar reputation for their skill, knowledge, and expertise.

Their books include Cathy Beck’s Fly Fishing Handbook, now in its third edition; Fly Waters Near and Far; Fly Fishing the Flats; and a coffee table book of photographs from around the world.

Proposed Itinerary for Ireland

June 23 - 30, 2023

Friday, June 23

Evening departure from the United States for overnight flight service to Dublin, Ireland. We will investigate the very best schedules and fares.

Saturday, June 24

Morning arrival into Dublin.

After collecting your luggage and clearing customs, you will be met in the Arrivals Hall by your driver. He will escort the group to a private coach and will be with you for the duration of the itinerary in Ireland. Proceed to Clonmel.

The group will check-in to Hotel Minella in County Tipperary for six nights staying in Superior Rooms overlooking the River Suir.

Dinners are served in the hotel restaurant sourcing the freshest ingredients from the local Tipperary food producers. The hotel also offers a bar and lounge and leisure center with a pool and spa.

Sunday, June 25 - Thursday, June 29

Five full days of guided trout fishing through Clonanav Fly-Fishing, owned and operated by Andrew Ryan. Frontiers has represented Andrew’s fishing program for several years and the Becks are looking forward to returning in 2023 to fish these premier trout streams for some of the finest and most challenging dry fly fishing for wild brown trout in Europe.

The Suir is Ireland’s second longest river and is famous for its dry fly fishing. In addition to the River Suir, you will have the opportunity to fish the River Nire and the River Tar. Guests have access to close to twenty miles of private fishing—almost all of which is within ten miles of your hotel.

For any non-fishers in the group, Clonmel is ideally located based on its central location with convenient access to the Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny Castle, Cahir Castle, Swiss Cottage and Lismore. Plus, there is great hiking in the region. The driver/guide escorting the group will be available to take the non-fishers on sightseeing trips daily while the anglers are on the water.

Breakfast and dinner will be served at Hotel Minella. Lunches are served streamside or at a local pub for the anglers.

Friday, June 30

Check out and make your way to Dublin.

On arrival in Dublin, you will enjoy lunch before setting off on a walking tour of Dublin.

Most international flights will require an overnight in Dublin. We will assist with any post travel arrangements, including hotel accommodation this evening.

Saturday, July 1

Transfer back to the Dublin Airport to check-in for international flights back to the United States.

*Itinerary subject to change

Rates

Fishing Package

$5,285* per person based on double occupancy and shared guide $6,335* per person based on double occupancy and private fishing $6,770* per person based on single occupancy and private guide

Non-Anglers: $3,455* per person based on double occupancy and non-fishing

Inclusions

Meet and greet service at the Dublin airport, private coach and driver for all transfers and sightseeing, 6 nights of accommodation at Hotel Minella in Superior Riverview Rooms, 5 days of guided fly fishing with Clonanav Fly fishing with permits and licenses, Dublin Walking Tour, all meals for fishermen and applicable taxes.

Exclusions

Airline transportation, hotel accommodation in Dublin, beverages (except where noted), gratuities for guides, hotel staff, restaurant staff, and the driver/guide, any items of a personal nature such as tackle purchases, laundry, gift shopping, etc., sightseeing entrance fees, lunch is not included for non-fishers.

*Rates based on current rate of exchange and subject to change. YOUR SPECIALIZED AGENT

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