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ANGLING ON THE RIVER BLACKWATER
Situated beside 1/2 mile of private salmon and trout fishing on the River
Blackwater (otherwise known as the Munster Blackwater) which is renowned for its
game and course fishing, The Salmon season is open from the 1st February to 30th
September. There is no closed season on course fishing. Some bait and rods are
available for hire, a fee applies per rod per day, and a fishing licence is
required which can be obtained locally or organised for you in advance of your
arrival.
Lake fishing is also available locally, the lakes are stocked with rainbow and
brown trout.
HORSE RACING
Races are held at Cork Racecourse, Mallow throughout the year, see
www.corkracecourse.ie
for fixtures.
SHOOTING
Shooting parties are organised locally, a days shoot incorporates clay pigeon
and live bird shooting.
GOLF
There are an abundance of fine gold courses in the area.18 hole golf courses
include..
There are 9 hole courses in...
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Doneraile
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Mourneabbey
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Kanturk
CYCLING
Located in the heart of the Blackwater Valley, ideal as a base for circular
routes in the surrounding countryside or as an overnight location as part of a
cycling tour.
WALKING
For the more determined walker, Ashfield is located in the heart of 'The
Blackwater Way' ( which incorporates 'The Avondhu Way' and 'The Duhallow Way')
which starts in Clogheen, County Tipperary and ends at Killarney ,County Kerry,
the longest part of this walk is the section between Nad and Millstreet, a
distance of 19 miles. Ashfield is 7 Miles from Nad.
For the more casual walker, there are wonderful trails locally which can
incorporate forest walks, parklands, historic sites and monuments and centuries
old houses.
FESTIVALS/CONCERTS/SPECIAL EVENTS
Throughout the year one is spoilt for choice, whether interested in the arts,
cultute or light entertainment.
Among the events and facilities, a few examples are as follows....
Cork International Jazz Festival
The Choral and International Film Festivals.....again in Cork
Mallow International Garden Festival
Mallow International Folk Festival
The Green Glens Arena, Millstreet (the location of the annual
Millstreet International Horse Show and regularly the venue of concerts and
special events)
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Cork Opera House
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The Everyman Theatre
In addition to the above, there are a choice of cinemas. There
are pubs that provide live music on given evenings for your entertainment. There
is road bowling on Sunday afternoons (weather permitting) and open air platform
dancing on Sunday evenings. The choices are endless.....
DINING OUT
In addition to the excellent variety of restaurants and pubs providing food in
the local towns of Mallow and Kanturk, there are some choice Country House
Hotels in the area--some featured in the main International Good Food Guides.
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