Fishing in the River Aherlow

activity breaks

The Aherlow House Hotel is uniquely positioned in the Glen of Aherlow which stretches from the N24 south of Tipperary Town through 16 miles of unspoilt countryside affording some of the most breathtaking scenery. The lush valley of the River Aherlow runs between the Galtee Mountains and the wooded ridge of Slievenamuck. Bounded by the villages of Galbally and Bansha, the Glen was historically an important pass between Limerick and Tipperary.

Today there are opportunities for walking, horseriding, cycling, rambling and fishing. Lowland walks follow the River Aherlow along the valley floor. More adventurous walkers will be tempted by the Galtee range, which offers more rugged hill walking past wooded foothills, mountain streams, corrie lakes and splendid sandstone peaks.

The Galtees are Ireland's highest inland mountain range, with a variety of peaks including Galtymore at 3,018ft. The Galtees provide the challenge required for today's serious hill walker and mountain climber.

The variety of prehistoric, early Christian and Medieval sites within the valley and throughout the hinterland, provides comprehensive trails for both the casual and seasoned historian. The Glen is renowned for the warmth of its welcome and the friendship of its people.

We are delighted to offer a number of activity breaks which feature golf, horseriding, cycling and fishing.

walking holiday packages

The Glen of Aherlow, Tipperary is a walkers paradise offering a variety of low level and mountain walks. Walking is now the most sought after activity for visitors to Ireland and what better way to enjoy the natural resources of mountains, rivers, lakes, forests and scenic landscape combined with fresh air and healthy exercise. All of these natural features are in abundance in the Glen of Aherlow, which makes it so attractive to walkers.

Local routes are on Slievenamuck, through miles of forest tracks while the more adventurous walkers will be tempted by the Galtee range which provide the challenge required for today's serious hillwalker and mountain climbers, past wooded foothills, mountain streams, corrie lakes and splendid sandstone peaks.

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fishing excursions

Imagine golden rays of sunshine reaching through a gentle mist, the dew still on the grass and trees and the fresh country air on your face. Mountains reach high up to the sky scored with gushing streams running to the meandering river as it winds its way though the valley past ancient monuments under the shade of the forest and onwards to the river Suir. Nothing beats early morning fishing in the river Aherlow, in such a quiet and tranquil surroundings. The river offers Brown Trout and Perch, whilst just a short drive away the River Suir also has stocks of Salmon. Fishing permits can be obtained in the tourist office in Cahir, whilst no permit is required to fish in the river Aherlow. The river Blackwater in Fermoy is well stocked and again only a short drive away.

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golf trips

There are four 18 hole golf courses within a 12 mile radius of the Aherlow House Hotel & Lodge, two of which are championship designed courses. Located on the Glen of Aherlow Road in Tipperary, Dundrum, Ballykisteen and Cahir, they offer plenty of varied choice and challenge to golfing enthusiasts. Green Fees are very reasonably priced.

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equestrian holidays

Both the beginner and accomplished rider are well catered for by horseriding establishment nearby the Aherlow House Hotel & Lodges.Riding Centres specialise in Pre-Hunting and Cross-Country Courses, Hacking and Trekking.Choose your route on the some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland, that runs over farmland, through forests or up the Galtee mountains to the corrie lakes.

Trail-riding point-to-point over the Ballyhoura/ Glen of Aherlow trail (1 week). First Class Tuition in Show Jumping, from beginners to advanced, and challenging Cross-Country Course with over 100 man-made and natural fences. Pre-Hunting programmes and hunting holidays are a speciality.

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heritage packages

Within the valley and throughout the hinterland of The Aherlow House Hotel & Lodges, the variety of prehistoric and early Christian sites provides interest for all, where one can enjoy the peace and serenity of times past.

St Berrihert's Well & Kyle
St Pecaun's Holy Well
St Sedna's Well in Clonbeg Churchyard
Moore Abbey
Christ the King Statue
Darby's Bed, Galbally

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