The Mulcair flows alongside Dairy Guesthouse and is one of finest fishing rivers in the country. We provide you with free use of river and sea fishing rods compliments of Dairy Guesthouse.

The Mulcair river can be found rising north of Tipperary town and flowing in the north west direction to the Shannon at Annacotty Weir. It passes dairy guest house near Dromkeen. which is on the main Limerick - Tipperary - Waterford - Roslare road N24. 10 minutes from Limerick city.

Salmon fishing here spans over 20 miles of water, including the headwaters of the Mulkear. Fishing is prohibited 50 yards downriver off the Mull Weir at Ballyclough and from 31st May between New Road Bridge at Annacotty 50 yards above Annacotty Weir. This is primarily a Grilse river with some Salmon which are at their peak in April. Fly and spinning are the methods used on the Mulkear.

The Fishery:  The Mulcair River could be described as one of the finest salmon fisheries in the Shannon  region. The river rises in the Glens Co Tipperary and follows a south-easterly route where it enters the River Shannon two miles downstream of Annacotty village, on the main Limerick - Dublin road. It has one main tributary the Newport River which is also an important salmon and trout angling water. It's confluence with the Shannon is about two miles downstream of Castleconnell Salmon Fishery 

Salmon Fishing; The fishery is primarily a grilse or summer salmon river but does enjoy a small run of spring salmon. Fish enter the system in March and the lower stretches are best for the early spring run, March and April. Noted stretches are below Annacotty weir and also below Annacotty bridge at Lanes Weir, and upstream of Annacotty at Ballyclough.

As the season progresses anglers will concentrate on the upper stretches of the river as salmon and grilse disperse throughout the system. In the summer the main run of grilse commences in May and will peak in June and sometimes into early July. Noted hotspots are the  Long Field, Boher, Brittas and Dromkeen. With sufficient rainfall and adequate water level, grilse quickly move into the Mulcair's main tributary the Newport River. Good stretches here are at Barringtons Bridge upriver to Killeenagarrif Bridge and beyond to Annagh Bridge to Knocksentry. Between the two rivers (Newport and main Mulcair) is 25 miles with lots of angling water to explore. These two rivers fish best after spate conditions but all the deep sections hold fish where some fishing can be had at other times. 

Trout Fishing: Another feature of these rivers is the very good stock of small  brown trout on the upper stretches up to the Bilboa River, Cappamore (fish to 28 cms). On the main river trout from 25 cms to 35 cms are frequently caught. 

Angling Catches: Due to the amount of angling water and the open nature of the Mulcair system, rod catch details are difficult to obtain. It is estimated that in a good season when conditions are favourable the fishery can return 2500 to 3500 fish to rod and line. Some good catches have been recorded in recent years, particularly from the Long Field.    

Up to date catch information will be sourced by the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board when available from Mr Richard Keays of Millbank House & Angling Centre which we will publish over 2001. 

Catchment Management Pilot Project: In 1997 the Mulcair River  was selected as one of six pilot catchment management projects in the republic of Ireland. A Catchment Management Advisory Group was established in 1999, charged with the task of developing a actual plan. A series of meetings have since been held  regarding the project, Catchment management has been recognised as a very beneficial addition to fisheries and the Mulcair Catchment Management Project has been largely welcomed.

For up to date permit rates contact ESB Fisheries Office Hydro Station, Ardnacrusha, Co Clare, Republic of Ireland, Tel:+353 61 345589, Fax: +353 61 344560 or the ESB Fisheries Officer Mr Michael Murtagh,  O'Briens Bridge, Co Clare, Tel: +353 61 377 289 or Email ESB Office Ardnacrusha to   ESB Fisheries Division  Updates for 2003 season pending See Rod fees for latest prices

Here at Dairy Guesthouse we also provide you with sea angling rods and will direct you to the best locations for mackerel fishing where you are nearly guaranteed to catch fish

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