Trip · Connemara, Co. Galway · Ireland
Connemara Salmon School
A week chasing wild salmon and sea-trout across Connemara's great fisheries, based in a country house at the heart of it all.
A curated week on the water, priced so anyone can come (see Access).
Highlights
- ✦Fish three storied Connemara systems in one week
- ✦A ghillie every day, all tackle provided
- ✦Country-house base with a house-party feel
- ✦Water to suit every level, matched day by day
Itinerary
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Day 1 · Sun
Arrive & settle
Meet the team, fit tackle, and an evening on a quiet lough to find your rhythm.
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Day 2
The Erriff & Aasleagh Falls
A full day on the Erriff with your ghillie.
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Day 3
Ballynahinch water
Salmon and sea-trout on classic Connemara river beats.
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Day 4
Doolough & the loughs
A day on the lough system with your ghillie, and an easy evening rise.
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Day 5
Best water on the day
We fish whichever system is running best, matched to your level.
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Day 6
Back to your favourite
A second day on the water that fished best, or somewhere new to end on.
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Day 7 · Sat
Last casts & farewell
A morning session before you travel.
What's included
- ✓6 nights country-house accommodation
- ✓All meals
- ✓A ghillie every fishing day
- ✓Rods, tackle and beat permits
Not included
- , Flights and transfers to the west of Ireland
- , Fishing licence (we arrange it for you)
Add to your trip
Good to know
Do I need to be experienced?+
No. Tell us your level and we match the water and the ghillie to you.
What if the rivers are low?+
We move to whichever system is fishing, that flexibility is the whole point of a week with us.