Ireland
June 13th - 22nd, 2025
HOSTED BY: BARRY BECK
FROM YOUR HOST
OVER THE YEARS, we've done many trips with Andrew Ryan and his guides at Clonanav Fly Fishing in Clonmel and always look forward to returning. 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 excellent trout fishing, and lots of good salt-of-the-earth Irish humor.
We thought Pennsylvania was green in June – until we saw the Emerald Isle. 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 that it will be all season.
This departure, while being a great fishing trip, is also a fun week for the nonangling guests. With a private driver and coach, non anglers set out on their own adventure everyday visiting castles, monasteries, and ancient villages, including the Franciscan Friary (which dates back to 1269), St. Mary's Church (1204), and much more. The coach will 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.
ABOUT Your Host
Longtime Frontiers trip host and photographer, Barry Beck, travels far and wide to follow his love for fly fishing, nature photography and adventure travel. Based in Pennsylvania, Barry is a professional photographer, writer, fly-fishing travel and African photo safaris host while also operating his own stock photography business. Barry is well-known in the fly-fishing, photography, and travel industries, and possesses a stellar reputation for his skill, knowledge, and expertise born from a lifetime of related experiences.
Barry’s wife and soulmate, Cathy, passed away recently, however Barry is continuing to share his and Cathy's love for fly-fishing, photography, travel, nature and the outdoors.
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 with dry/ dropper combinations to 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 special destination.
The day starts out at Andrew's fly shop where we meet our guides and head out for the day. We 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 Hotel Minella for dinner and accommodation.
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 south-central 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 also excellent for non-anglers with daily sightseeing tours with a private driver and coach.
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.
Clonanav has access to some of the best brown trout river fishing in Ireland. The River Suir and its tributaries offer unrivaled fishing for native brown trout in beautiful countryside.
ITINERARY
JUNE 13, Depart USA
Evening departure from the United States for overnight flight service to Dublin, Ireland. Frontiers will investigate the best schedules and fares.
June 14, Arrive in Dublin
Morning arrival in Dublin. After collecting your luggage and clearing customs, you will be met in the Arrivals Hall by your driver. He will escort you to a private coach and will be with you during the duration of the itinerary in Ireland. Proceed to Clonmel.
The group will check-in to Hotel Minella in County Tipperary for seven nights staying in Classic 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, lounge, and leisure center with a pool and spa.
June 15-20, Six Full Days of Guided Fishing
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.
Breakfast and dinner will be served at Hotel Minella. Lunches are served streamside or at a local pub for the anglers.
June 21, return to Dublin
Check out and make your way to Dublin. On arrival in Dublin, you will enjoy lunch before settling into the hotel. There will be time for shopping and exploring on your own this afternoon.
Most international flights will require an overnight in Dublin. Hotel accommodations are included at Brooks Hotel this evening. This boutique property is located on Drury Street, a quiet thoroughfare within a few minutes stroll of Grafton Street, St. Stephen's Green and all the major attractions in the city of Dublin.
June 22, Depart Ireland
Transfer back to the Dublin Airport to check-in for international flights back to the United States.
Fishing Package
RATES :
Fishing Packages:
$6,770- per person based on double occupancy and shared guide
$8,250- per person based on single occupancy and shared guide
$8,170- per person based on double occupancy and private guide
$9,650- per person based on single occupancy and private guide
Non-Anglers:
$4,500- 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, 7 nights of accommodation at Hotel Minella in Superior Riverview Rooms, 6 days of guided fishing with Clonanav Fly Fishing with permits and licenses, 1 night at Brooks Hotel Dublin, all meals for fisherman and applicable taxes.
EXCLUSIONS :
Airline transportation, 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.
Our team of expert agents coordinate every last detail of your trip. Our full-service Airline Department can coordinate all of your travel logistics to/from Ireland. For this hosted departure, please contact:
Kristene Fitzgerald, Destination Specialist 1-724-935-1577, kfitzgerald@fron tierstravel.com
