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  LOUGH CORRIB - LoveToKnow Article on LOUGH CORRIB   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The extreme breadth is 7 m., but the outline is extremely irregular, and the lough narrows near the centre to a few hundred yards.
Lough Corrib is very shallow, hardly exceeding 30 ft. in depth at any point, and it is covered with islands, of which there are some 300.
The large Lough Mask lies to its north and is connected with it by a partly subterranean channel.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /C/CO/CORRIB_LOUGH.htm   (158 words)

  
 Corrib - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lough Corrib, a lake in the west of Ireland, north of Galway.
River Corrib, a river connecting Lough Corrib to Galway Bay through the city of Galway.
Corrib Gas Field, a natural gas reservoir in the Atlantic, about 80 km off the Erris peninsula on the west coast of Ireland, in the Atlantic
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Corrib   (117 words)

  
 GALWAY - LoveToKnow Article on GALWAY
Lough Corrib extends from Galway town northwards over 30,000 acres, -with a shore of 50 m.
Lough Rea, by the town of thc same n~me, is more remarkable for scenic beauty than for extent.
Inland are Recess, near Lough Derryclare, and Ballynahinch, on the lough of that name, both on the railway, at the foot of the Twelve Pins.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /G/GA/GALWAY.htm   (4343 words)

  
 Lough Corrib - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lough Corrib (Loch Coirib in Irish) is a lake in the west of Ireland.
The River Corrib / Galway river connects the lake to the sea at Galway.
It is the largest loch in the Republic of Ireland and second largest in Ireland after Lough Neagh, it covers some 200 sq km.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lough_Corrib   (155 words)

  
 The Effectiveness of Habitat Enhancement on Salmon and Trout Stocks in Streams in the Corrib Catchment.
Lough Corrib is the premier brown trout fishery in Ireland and also has a prolific salmon run while Lough Mask and Lough Carra are important brown trout fisheries.
The catchment geology of the Corrib Catchment to the east of Lough Corrib, Lough Mask and Lough Carra is dominated by Carboniferous limestones whereas the catchment geology to the west and north-west of Lough Corrib and to the west of Lough Mask consists of Silurian quartzite, schists and gneiss, with smaller outcrops of granite.
Previous survey data from the Lough Corrib and Lough Mask/Carra sub-catchments had shown that in almost all reaches of streams in these sub-catchments there were adequate quantities of gravels for spawning purposes and sufficient “holding” areas for the 0+ year old component of the salmonid stock.
www.cfb.ie /salmonid_workshop/paddy_gargan.htm   (2116 words)

  
 Corrib Cruises operating on Lough Corrib, the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland.
Corrib Cruises operating on Lough Corrib, the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland.
The largest lake in the Republic of Ireland is called Lough Corrib.
In 1977 'Corrib Cruises' began operating on Lough Corrib and today is the longest established and most experienced company cruising these waters.
www.galwaybandb.net /corribcruises.html   (118 words)

  
 Ramsar Sites Database   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Lough Corrib is situated north of the city of Galway, on the west coast of Ireland.
Lough Corrib is the best example of a large, limestone lake in Ireland and is one of the best examples in the Europe.
Lough Corrib is the second largest lake in Ireland.
www.wetlands.org /RDB/Ramsar_Dir/Ireland/ie038D02.htm   (859 words)

  
 Corrib, Lough. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
The irregularly shaped lake, which is 27 mi (43 km) long, drains into Galway Bay through the Corrib River.
It is connected by a partly subterranean channel with Lough Mask to the north.
Lough Corrib is an important transportation route; it is also a major brown-trout fishery.
www.bartleby.com /65/co/Corrib-L.html   (117 words)

  
 Ireland's Lake District
We have some good reports from the lough where the water levels are the highest on record for the time of year.
The Lough Corrib official record trout was caught on June 27, 1959, by the late Michael Kavanagh, Annaghdown, and it weighed 21 lb 6 ozs.
Reports from the lough say that the smaller trout are rising during the daytime to sedge fly and that the better fish of 2 and 3 lb are coming to the surface in late evenings.
www.lakedistrict.ie /fishing/07-09-02.html   (1051 words)

  
 Welcome to Fly Fish Ireland
Lough Conn is regarded as a very free-taking Lough and is a great favourite with those who like to fish "traditional-style" in front of the boat, and because trout take the wet fly so freely very little dapping takes place there.
Lough Corrib gets a good run of both spring salmon and grilse and trolling catches the majority of fish taken, but they can also rise to the dapped natural fly (mayfly, daddy or grasshopper).
Lough Melvin remains one of the few examples of a post-glacial salmoniod lough and it is still in a relatively pristine state.
www.flyfishireland.net /pages/lakemap.htm   (4089 words)

  
 Corrib River - TheBestLinks.com - Normans, TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a stub, TheBestLinks.com:Perfect stub article, ...
The Corrib River in the west of Ireland flows from Lough Corrib through Galway city to Galway Bay.
The river has only a length of four miles from the lough to the sea, and is said to be the shortest in Europe.
Lough Corrib is a corruption of the an earlier name, Lough Orbsen, named after a (mythical?) Fir Bolg leader.
www.thebestlinks.com /Corrib_River.html   (312 words)

  
 Fly Fishing in Ireland - irelandflyfishing.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Corrib, as it is affectionately known, has to be one of the world’s great game fisheries.
Corrib gets a good run of both spring salmon and grilse and the majority of fish taken are caught by trolling.
Favourite grilse areas on Lower Lough Corrib are Billybeg, Muckrush, Rabbit Island and the Narrows, while on the upper lough they can be taken anywhere along the west shore from Inishgarraun to the mouth of the Fallomer River.
www.irelandflyfishing.com /por/lough-corrib.html   (5029 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Lough Corrib is the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland.
Lough Gill and Glencar Waterfall are on the border with Sligo.
Lough O’ Flynn and Lough Glinn are situated close to the town of Castlerea.
www.iftn.ie /locations/dsp_coastconn.cfm?area=   (1158 words)

  
 Fishing Lough Corrib Galway Ireland - Hotel B&B Accommodation Headford County Galway - Corrib Bar and Restaurant Co ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Lough Corrib is a vast lake of 41,600 acres.
The Corrib Mayfly hatch is renown all over the world and the ordinary wet fly fishing at this time of year can be excellent.
The normal catch on Lough Corrib for boat fishing is two or three trout per rod per day.
www.corribangling.com /fishing/corrib.asp   (240 words)

  
 Clonbur Accommodation - Guesthouse Clonbur - B and B Clonbur ::HOME::
In an elevated position overlooking the beautiful Lough Corrib this wonderful house has spectacular views across the vast lake and it's myriad of tiny islands.
Adjacent to Lough Corrib and only one mile from Lough Mask, a lake renowned for its wonderful brown trout fishing, this haven of tranquility is a paradise for fishermen and nature lovers with mountains, lakes and shimmering streams.
Lough Corrib and Lough Mask are also popular for swimming and cruising.
www.clonburfishing.com   (326 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - Mask Lough
Mask, Lough, inland stretch of water, counties Galway and Mayo, western Ireland, located at the northern end of Lough Corrib, to which it is...
Corrib, Lough, lake, western Republic of Ireland, in county Galway and in county Mayo.
Mask, face covering that, in ritual and theatre, disguises the wearer and usually symbolizes or communicates a different identity; also a type of...
uk.encarta.msn.com /Mask_Lough.html   (104 words)

  
 Ireland Fishing   Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Lough Corrib Fishing Portarra Lodge B&B
Most pike anglers coming to Lough Corrib for the 1st time usually record a personal best, and very often this record is broken on several occasions.
Lough Corrib flows into the Sea at Galway City and the Wild Atlantic Salmon have a free run into the lake and the salmon can be seen in their hundreds at the famous Salmon Weir Bridge beside Galway Cathedral.
In recent years a good number of guests who come to fish Lough Corrib often opt for a days Sea Angling when the weather is not suitable for Trout or Pike fishing.
www.portarralodge.com /ireland-fishing.html   (1073 words)

  
 WHERE TO WATCH BIRDS IN GALWAY
LOUGH ATALIA: This is a narrow finger-like inlet in Galway Bay.
LOUGH CORRIB: This is the second largest lake in Ireland (after Lough Neagh), 45 km long and 21 km at its widest point with an area of 180 sq.
The south-eastern arm of the lough is quite shallow and overlies limestone; this is the part which is best for birds.
www.birdwatchgalway.org /whereto1.htm   (689 words)

  
 Ashford Castle - castles Cong Ireland Historic historic inns - Mayo,Cong
shford Castle, built in 1228 on the banks of Lough Corrib, Ireland’s second largest lake, was formerly the home of the Guinness family.
The M.V. 'Lady Ardilaun' is available to hotel residents for cruises on Lough Corrib, Ireland's second largest lake.
Lough Corrib is regarded as one of Europe's best salmon and brown trout fisheries.The Lake is open to the public and ghillies (local fishing guides) can be booked at the Porter or Activities Desk.
www.circumvista.com /ashfordcastle.html   (510 words)

  
 Mayfly Trout Fishing - Lough Corrib - Irish Fishing Lodge
Experience superb Trout Fishing on Lough Corrib, one of the premier Wild Brown Trout lakes in Europe.
Lough Corrib also contains Pike and Perch and gets a small run of Salmon in late May and during June and July.
In addition to fishing Corrib, Currarevagh owns the sporting rights over 5000 acres and Sea Trout fishing can normally be arranged on most of the other Connemara fisheries, though some do require a few days advance notice.
www.currarevagh.com /fishing.html   (451 words)

  
 Welcome to the WebSite of the Foxford and Fortland Fisheries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Cuckoo Hill Lodge is a magnificent modern angling lodge situated overlooking Lackafinna bay at the north eastern corner of Lough corrib.
Lough Corrib is renowned for the quality of its game angling for salmon and trout but it is as Europe's premier wild brown trout fishery that it is justly famous for.
The Lodge itself is luxuriously appointed with 4 large en-suite bedrooms, a large kitchen with all modern appliances, a dining area overlooking the Lough, a large lounge with a full size snooker table and a utility room with a freezer, washing machine and dryer.
www.anglingwestireland.com /cuckoo.htm   (256 words)

  
 Grasshopper Cottage Guest House Lough Corrib Cornamona Galway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Grasshopper Cottage is a country home located on the Dooras peninsula on Lough Corrib, three kilometres from the village of Cornamona.
The Cottage, with superb lake and mountain views, is 50 metres from the water’s edge and is situated in an area of peaceful, natural beauty with hedgerows of wild flowers fuchsias and rhododendrons.
After a day on Lough Corrib, or on other waters in the area, relax in front of a turf fire in the lounge overlooking the lake.
www.irelandflyfishing.com /grasshopper.html   (193 words)

  
 Hotel B&B Accommodation Headford County Galway - Corrib Bar and Restaurant Co Galway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The true pleasure of staying at the Corrib Bar and Restaurant is its’ proximity to so many premium attractions, without the disadvantage of paying premium accommodation rates.
The proprietors of the Corrib Bar and Restaurant are both avid anglers for many years and so arranging your fishing holiday would be a pleasure.
The Angler can enjoy fishing on Lough Corrib and Lough Mask which are abundant with Salmon and Trout.
www.corribangling.com   (214 words)

  
 Rua Oileain & Glann View House
This, Ireland’s largest lake, Lough Corrib, it’s 65 square miles of water, and dotted with islands, around which are shallows that make for good fishing.
The lough is so immense that anglers unfamiliar with it will do best using the services of a local ghillie.
Also big pike and other coarse fish in Corrib, so that angling of some kind is possible all year.
www.iol.ie /~jconroy/loughcorrib.htm   (175 words)

  
 CORRIB, LOUGH - Online Information article about CORRIB, LOUGH
CORRIB, LOUGH - Online Information article about CORRIB, LOUGH
The extreme breadth is 7 m., but the outline is extremely irregular, and the lough narrows near the centre to a few See also:
Lough Corrib is very shallow, hardly exceeding 30 ft. in See also:
encyclopedia.jrank.org /COR_CRE/CORRIB_LOUGH.html   (242 words)

  
 Welcome to Fly Fish Ireland
Lough Corrib, May 2000 With 13 other anglers I travelled to Oughterard, Co Galway, which is situated on the shores of Lough Corrib.
The view was breathtaking, a mass expanse of water littered with islands as far as the eye could see.
(There are 365 islands on Lough Corrib, that's one for every day of the year!) There were children with small wooden boxes collecting mayfly on the pier with (I found out later) the intention of making sales to the anglers the following morning.
www.flyfishireland.net /pages/mayfly2000.htm   (632 words)

  
 Emerald Reflections Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Lough Corrib is a well known spot in County Galway.
The Corrib is a system of large and small loughs with many rivers and streams.
Historically, Lough Corrib has provided for the residents of the region a transit way to and from the fairs of Galway.
www.angelfire.com /wi/shamrockclubwisc/Reflections/page123.html   (4084 words)

  
 Western Regional Fisheries Board : Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
At a press launch today, Thursday, the 13th May 2004 at Greenfields, on the shore of Lough Corrib, Maire Mannion Heritage Officer with Galway Co. Council, stated that it was an essential initiative and welcomed the fact that the project was greatly facilitated by funding received from the Heritage Council.
Michael Hynes of the of the Corrib Branch of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland, (IWAI), who was instrumental in preparing the leaflet stated that the boating fraternity fully backed the initiative and that they view the introduction of zebra mussels into Lough Corrib as a potential ecological disaster.
The Corrib is an essential component of our economy from a fishing, tourism, environmental and amenity perspective and it is essential that everybody works in partnership to protect it.
www.wrfb.ie /news/press/press_release_body.php?no=5   (807 words)

  
 PESC '00 - Tours and Visits
The journey takes passengers along the majestic River Corrib and onto the lake providing visitors with unsurpassed views of the historic monuments and natural amenities that make this the most spectacular waterway in Ireland.
The beauty of Connemara lies in its rocky and rugged landscape, covered in purple heather and desolate tracts of brown bog-land dotted with lakes and its backdrop of purple mountains.
The tour will take the group along Lough Corrib, through the villages of Moycullen and Oughterard to Maam Cross where there is a replica of the cottage used in the film "The Quiet Man".
ewh.ieee.org /soc/pels/Comm/Meetings/Conference/pesc/pesc00/tours.html   (635 words)

  
 Cong
Affectionately known as The Corrib, you can walk out your front gate to a private pier where you can swim, fish and go boating.
Cong, nestles on the shores of Lough Corrib - a true gateway to Connemara, and is home to Ashford Castle.
Lough Mask is a large limestone lough of 22,000 acres immediately north of the Corrib.
homepage.eircom.net /~ballycurrin/Amenities.htm   (645 words)

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