Angling Centre: Limerick City

Fishery & Location:  R Mulcair - Pumphouse

NB - 2009: Please note that there is temporarily no access to this fishery , we will keep you advised on this as we get updated.

Rating system

Pike Fishing Rated - excellent **** very good *** good ** fair * . N/P Species not present P - Species present

Coarse Fishing Rated - excellent **** very good *** good ** fair * . N/P - species not present - P - Species Present

THE FISHERY

This is a stretch of the River Shannon which is located 5 kms from Limerick City on the Dublin N7 road. The fishery extends from the confluence of the Mulcair River, upstream for approximately 1 km . The stretch is locally known as the 'Pumphouse' All species of coarse fish are present here and it is possible to fish all year round except in severe flood conditions. This is a popular Pike Fishery.  Local angling club holds Pike Competitions at this venue from time to time during the year. The “Pump house” section has played host to various competitions over the years and is still a favourite with local anglers. 

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board  provide a car park,14 timber stands up river of the pump-house. Access is restricted and involves a walk of about 400m to the river and stands. The main gate to the venue is permanently locked denying access by car.

TO GET THERE

Take the N7 out of Limerick City as far as Annacotty (about 5 kms). In Annacotty follow the signposts under the main road bridge. The Mulcair River at this point will be located on your left hand side. Follow the Mountshannon road for approximately 2 kms where you will arrive at the gate leading to the fishery.

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BROWSE AND SELECT  LISTED ACCOMMODATION 2010

click on providers name below

• Lough Derg Holiday Village - 4* Self Catering, Killaloe

• Millbank House & Angling Centre, Murroe, Co Limerick on the River Mulcair

• Rivergrove House B&B Castleconnell

LISTED ANGLING SERVICES

• Clement Roddy Pike Angling Guiding Service Ennis for Co Clare Waterways

• Irish Bait & Tackle Services Ballyconnell, Cavan,  Ireland

Support - Shannon Regional Fisheries Board contact Lorraine O'Donnell Fisheries Inspector Ashbourne Business Park, Dock Road, Limerick
Tel: 061 300238 Fax: 061 300308

Angling Support: contact  Mr Brian Mc Manus at the Angling Section Tel: +353 57 9121777 Fax: +353 57 9121756 or  Email:  info@shannon-fishery-board.ie