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River and Sea Angling
A river that is reasonable for good brown trout is the Clare River, located in County Galway. The Blue-winged Olive hatches on summer evenings on the Clare river serve to attract the trout. Recently the Clare produced trout over 8lb and 7lb, as well as many over 5lb, all to fly.
For the sea angler there is excellent deep sea angling for a number of different species from May onwards to about October. Blue shark from the end of July is particularly good around the Aran Islands, where boats can take up to twenty a day, all of which are released afterward.

Costs
There are a number of well-equipped boats at the different locations around the coast and a day's fishing will cost from Ł15 to Ł30, which includes all gear and bait.

Watersports
With its miles of beaches and expanse of ocean, Galway is an ideal location for watersports enthusiasts. One can enjoy swimming, surfing, sailing, rowing, and even scuba diving in clean water and pleasant surroundings. Facilities for dinghy sailing are available throughout the coastal regions of County Galway, including Clifden, Salthill, and Loch Atalia. If you've never had the chance to try windsurfing, why not do so if you visit Salthill, Spiddal, and Clifden Bay.

The River Corrib is the main rowing location, and a number of major competitions take place here. Clubs in the city include Galway Rowing Club, Woodquay and the Tribesman Rowing Club. Anyone travelling to Galway to sail may bring their own boat, board or vessel. Clubs in the area include the Galway Bay Sailing Club, found two miles from Oranmore Village. The Clifden Boat Club is found near the town centre, and club racing also takes place here. For more information Tel. 091-94527 for the Galway Bay Sailing Club, and 095-521711 for the Clifden Boat Club.

Horse Riding
A relaxing and entertaining way to view Galway's magnificent scenery is to do so by horseback. Go pony trekking around Galway's glorious countryside and coastline, and fully explore hidden trails, smooth beaches and rocky terrains, otherwise not accessible by vehicle.
Costs
Costs vary from place to place, but you can expect to pay from Ł7 - Ł15 per hour. There are approved riding centres and qualified instructors located at Cashel, Cleggan, Rockmount, Clonboo, and Loughrea (see map). It is recommended to book the stables in advance.

Riding Centres
Cashel Equestrian Centre: 095-31082
Cleggan Trekking Centre: 095-44746
Clonboo Riding School: 091-791362
Errislannan Riding Centre: 095-21134
Rockmount Riding Centre: 091-798147

Leisure Walking
There are many new walking trails to be explored and enjoyed all around Ireland, and Galway is no exception. Galway has countless walks in the city or countryside to suit everybody. You can take advantage of guided city tours, which highlight Galway's medieval landmarks and its history. Just minutes from the city centre, is Salthill where just about everybody goes to 'walk the Prom' and look across Galway Bay to Country Clare or the Aran Islands. There are several books which supply more detailed information on walking in the west, including New Irish Walk Guides - West and North, published by Gill & McMillan and Footloose in the West of Ireland by writer and musician, Mike Harding.

Visitors from 30th August 2003

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