1. Fishing

The River Suir rises in the Devils Bit Mountains and flows through the limestone country of South Tipperary and North Waterford. Its physical characteristics provide an ideal habitat for salmon and trout. Grilse runs begin in late June and usually last through to the end of September, when the season ends. The river Suir has all the characteristics of a chalk stream and therefore produces trout in abundance ranging in size from 400g to 1kg. The large numbers present prosper because of the ideal nature of the habitat and the absence of any serious predators and lack of competition for food. The Suir is renowned as a dry-fly fishery. Access to the river is excellent. Visitors may purchase permits from any of the associations and most of the private fisheries on the river.

The Suir is an excellent limestone trout river from near it's source to where it meets the tide at Carrick-on-Suir. The main tributaries are the Tar, Neir, Annagh, Clodiagh, Multeen and Aherlow. It holds a heavy stock of fish and has several tributaries which also provide good trout fishing. In some places, the stock is heavy to the detriment to the average size, but in others, especially in the lower reaches, there are good numbers of heavier trout. The general character of the river is a long series of rather shallow gravelly glides with a very rich weed growth.

There are occasional stony runs and some deep pools. It flows through rich farmland and it is well sheltered by waterside trees. The banks are rush-grown in many places. Wading is generally easy and there is plenty of cover but the trees do not interfere too much with angling.

The relative uniformity of the nature of the riverbed type means that the dominant fly hatches are more or less similar over the entire length of the river, with the exception of the Mayfly , which is found mainly between Camus Bridge and Golden, and stoneflies, which are confined to fast shallow sections. The main flies are olives, iron-blues, alders, reed smuts, midges, caenis, hawthorn, pale wateries, sedges and murroughs.

The best of the salmon fishing is said to extend downstream from Ardfinnan towards Carrick-on-Suir. The fishing is controlled mainly by angling clubs and syndicates. The Suir has the distinction of producing Ireland's record rod-caught salmon. It weighed 57lbs and was taken on a fly by Michael Maher in 1874

Where to Fish - Carrick-on-Suir (Co Tipperary).

Start of tidal water. Duffcastle to Carrick-on-Suir is last freshwater section, well stocked with trout. Carrick-on-Suir AA has north bank from Miloko to Duffcastle, also Coolnamuck Fisheries, 3 miles south bank, fishing for salmon, trout, twait shad. Tickets and ghillies though J O'Keeffe, below.

Free trout fishing on tributary Lingaun River, which runs from north into tidal water east of Carrick-on-Suir; landowners consent reqd. Up river there is good trout fishing and occasional sea trout; free for 400m on left bank d/s of Kilsheelin. 1½m south bank permits required for salmon and trout. About 4m to south mountain loughs, largest of which are Coumshingaun and Crotty's, provide very good fishing as also does Clodagh River, which springs from loughs and is close to road for part of way. Good salmon and trout fishing from Carrick to Cashel. Most of river preserved for salmon, but some owners give permission to fish for trout. Tackle shop: O'Keeffe, OK Sports, New St, (051 640626).

2. Golf

Founded in 1939 the club has one of the most breathtaking views with the backdrop of the Comeragh Mountains and the Suir Valley on opposite sides. Visitors can be assured of the the welcome and hospitality for which Carrick on Suir Golf Club is renowed.

Directions
3 km south of Carrick on the Dungarvan Road

Further Information

3. Horse-Riding Whitechurch Riding School
 
Conact:

Celine Kennedy,
Carrick-on-suir ,
South Tipperary.
Phone:+353 51 640289

Whitechurch Riding School is an AIRE approved equestrian centre

4. Hill Walking

The East Munster Way offers long distance walkers an opportunity to travel through relatively easy lowland and hill country.

The East Munster Way stretches from Carrick-on-suir to Clogheen, both in Co. Tipperary. The first section of the Way from Carrick-on-suir to Clonmel is along an old tow path of the River Suir, and through Kilsheelan Wood providing a host of scenic views in close proximity to the famed Nire Valley. Between Clonmel and Clogheen the Way takes to the hills and treads a route through the picturesque village of Newcastle along the forested flanks of the Comeragh and Knockmealdown Mountains, rich with a variety of flora and fauna. It links with the Wicklow, South Leinster and Blackwater Ways, forming part of a 500km way-marked route from Dublin to Killarney. Route Details: Carrick-on-Suir, Kilsheelan, Clonmel, Newcastle, Clogheen. Totla Distance: 70km/43 miles. Longest Stage: Newcastle to Clogheen - 22km/14 miles. Highest point: Holy Year Cross, Glenary - 350m/1150ft.
 

1. Carrick-On-Suir-Mahon Bridge-Mahon Falls-Carrick-On-Suir.
Length: 24miles/36km
Highlights: Mahon Falls in the Comeragh Mountains

2. Carrick-On-Suir-Crotty’s Lake-Carrick-On-Suir.
Length: 14miles/24km
Highlights: Crottys Lake in the Comeragh Mountains; View the majestic Comeraghs en route; Hiding place of the 18th century highwayman, Crotty the Robber; Mountain and wooden walks

3.Carrick-on-Suir-Ballyneale-Ballypatrick-Kilcash-Slievenamon-Kilcash-Carrick-On-Suir Length: 13miles/22km
Highlights: Slievenamon (hill of the Women - ideal for hill-walking, with many wooded walks also; panoramic views from summit. On foothills of Slievenamon – ruins of Kilcash Castle built by the Butlers of Ormonde.

4.Carrick-On-Suir-Ballynoran (N24)-Kilsheelan Village-Glencomeragh-Churchtown-Carrick-On-Suir.
Length: 16 miles/27km
Highlights: Tipperary Crystal & Dove Hill Norman Tower Keep at Ballynoran. De La Poer Castle at picturesque riverside village of Kilsheelan. Churchtown Graveyard, burial place of the Gaelic Athletic Association founder member, Maurice Davin.

5. Carrick-On-Suir-Faugheen-Aheeny-Castletown-Carrick-On-Suir
Length: 12 miles/21km
Highlights: 8th century Kilkieran High Crosses with their detailed tracery and interlacing Celtic spirals and patterns; abandoned Victorian slate quarries, the site of the 1992 Sculptors Symposium.

6. Carrick-on-Suir-Mothel-Clonea Power Village-Rathgormack-Carrick
Highlights: Mothel Well - traditional place of pilgrimage with spring water noted for its purity; Church at Clonea-Power village with its Harry Clarke stained glass window.



5. Sean Kelly Sports Centre

Carrick-on-Suir, South_Tipperary.
Phone:+353 51 640955

Description
Swimming Pool (20 mtrs) and full indoor sports and leisure facilities. No memershiop required. 'Pay as you play per activity'.
Rates

Open all year, Mon to Fri, 10 am to 10 pm, Sat & Sun 10am to 8pm