Angling:
Lough Allen is the first of the Shannon Lakes and one of the few unpolluted major lakes in the country. It is famous for it's huge pike, coarse angling and currently one of the richest trout lakes in Ireland. Lough Allen Conservation Association : Phone - 00353 78 41564 or E-mail - dec@iol.ie
County Leitrim is widely acknowledged as an anglers paradise and has hosted numerous national and international angling competitions. The many unpolluted lakes and rivers in County Leitrim support a huge population of wild fish. Coarse fish species include wild salmon (including Grilse), Sea Trout and Brown Trout. E-mail: info@shannon-fishery-board.ie For further information; contact Shannon Regional Fisheries Board, Thomond Weir, Limerick, County Limerick 00353 61 455171 or 455305

Suck Valley Angling and Visitor Centre:
The Angling/Visitor is situated on the Banks of the River Suck, Athleague, Co. Roscommon. There is a Coffee Shop, Craft & Gift Shop, Information Centre and Conference Facilties. For more information; contact The Manager by Ph: 0903 63602 - Fax: 0903 63014.
By e-mail: tench@indigo.ie or Web: http://suckvalley.firebird.net

Cruising
CarrickCraft:
Welcome to Carrick Craft, one of Ireland's longest established and most experienced cruiser hire companies. Operating along some 300 majestic miles of silvery waterway, Carrick Craft have provided idyllic cruising holidays for over 25 years. Cruising along the Shannon and Erne Waterways takes you through some of the loveliest countryside in Europe, a perfect opportunity to sample the tranquil setting of unspoilt Ireland.
For further details telephone on 00353 (0) 78 20236 or via the Web: sales@carrickcraft.com or www.carrickcraft.com
EmeraldStar Cruisers:
Emerald Star is Ireland most prestigious boating holiday company established for over 30 years. With its 3 departure Bases at Carrick-on-Shannon at the junction of the Boyle and Shannon rivers, Portumna at the top of the majestic Lough Derg and Belturbet on the Erne, you can choose between quite different types of waters to spend a lovely holiday. For further details contact us by telephone: (00353) (0) 78 20 234 Fax: (00353) (0) 78 21 433 or via the Web:
e-mail info@emerald-star.com or www.emeraldstar.ie
Riversdale Barge Holidays:
Riversdale Barge Holidays are based at Riversdale Farmhouse, offering superb accommodation with indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, squash court and games room, for the start and end of the holiday. For further details contact:
Telephone 00353 (0) 78 44122 or riversdalebargeholidays@tinet.ie & www.boating.holidayuk.net/riversdale/
Shannon-Erne Waterways:
The Shannon-Erne Waterway links the majestic expanse of Upper and Lower Lough Erne in Northern Ireland
creating Europe's longest navigable waterway. Nearest marina with facilties is located in Carrick-on-Shannon; Co.Leitrim. Since the canal opened in 1994 on average 15,000 visitors per year have passed throughout the waterway. The waterway links Ireland's two most significant waterways, the Shannon and the Erne. The Shannon-Erne navigation traverses the counties of Leitrim, Cavan and Fermanagh. For further information on bookings; contact us via info@shannon-erne.com or www.shannon-erne.com .
By telephone 00353 (0) 78 44855
Shannon Erne Waterway Holidays:
"The Two Centre Holiday Cruiser Company..." Luxury Cruisers in Ireland on the Shannon & Erne system.
Two family run bases- one near Carrick-on-Shannon, the other on Lower Lough Erne, near Enniskillen.
For further details contact: Telephone on 00353 (0) 79-67028, Fax: 079-67333 or via the internet:
sewh@eircom.net or http://homepage.eircom.net/~pgilboy/
Tara Cruisers:
Tara Cruisers is a small personal firm operating a fleet of top of the range, self-drive, Hire Cruisers of steel construction built between ’92 and ’95. Our staff will give you complete instructions until you are confident to take control of the boat. Our reception staff are fluent German speakers. We can assist you in planning your cruise on the Shannon. Many of our customers return year after year.
Newcomers are treated like old friends. For further information on bookings; contact us by phone on 00353 (0) 79 67777. By e-mailing us tarac@iol.ie or via web www.taracruisers.ie

Cycling:
Kingfisher Cycle Trail:
Tourist Information Centre, Wellington Road, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh BT74 7EF. This is a mapped and signposted cycle route based in the County Leitrim and Fermanagh Lakelands. As the first long distance trail in Ireland the route of the Kingfisher Cycle Trail has been carefully designed to offer the cyclist the widest variety of scenery and countryside in any Irish trail. There are a number of holiday packages available.
For further information; contact Pat Collum at 048 66 320121.

Golfing in the Region:
1. Ballinamore Golf Club:
The Shannon-Erne Waterway bounds the course on two fronts and adds to the difficulty of many holes. The course is newly designed and all greens are sand based.
For further information contact: Secretary at 00353 (0) 78 44346
2. Rosses Point Golf Club:
County Sligo Golf Club is one of Ireland's great Championship Links located on the Rosses Point peninsula, 6km from Sligo. Established in 1894, the original 9 hole course was laid out by George Combe, the founding secretary of the Golfing Union of Ireland. A decade later the course was extended to 18 holes by Captain Campbell.
For further information; contact Secretary on 00353 (0) 71 77186 or 77134. ( http://www.countysligogolfclub.ie )
3. Woodbrook , Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim.
Directions: 6km west of Carrick-on-Shannon on the N4. Holes: 9 Yardage: 5584 SSS: 68
For further information; contact
Secretary: A McNally at 00353 (0) 79 67015.
4. Boyle Golf Club: For more Details contact Boyle Golf Club on 00353 79 625594.

Horse Riding:
Moorlands Equestrian and Leisure Centre.
Curraghill, Drumshanbo, County Leitrim.
The Irish horse is widely regarded among breeders and equestrian enthusiats as being a special animal with many qualities.
The combination of experiencing the qualities of the Irish horse with the peaceful and ever-changing landscapes of Leitrim make horse riding a memorable occasion. Moors, mountains, forest trails, river and lakeshore can be enjoyed in a peaceful, unspoilt and unpolluted environment.
For further infomation; contact 00353 78 41500 or 41095.
Glaisdale Ltd.
Glaisdale is a Bed & Breakfast and Equestrian Centre. Located in Dromahair, County Leitrim. It has been managed by Matthias Powlowski for the past 4 years. The centre is approved by AIRE. For further details contact by phone: 00353 (0) 71 64110 ( 64808 ).
Hayden's Equestrian Centre:
Noel Hayden; Proprietor. For Further Details contact: 00353 78 38049.
Leitrim Equestrian Centre:
Padraig & Mary's Equestrian Centre has been in operation since 1993/94. The pony trekking centre is approved by AIRE ( Association for Irish Riding Establishments ). Located on the outskirts of Leitrim Village on the main road to Drumshanbo. For further details contact: Padraig or Mary on 00353 (0) 78 20853.

Lough Allen Outdoor Pursuits Centre:
Located on the shores of Lough Allen, the centre offers a variety of activities: canoeing, windsurfing, hillwalking, equestrian. For further information; contact Kevin Currid at 00353 78 43292.

Walking:
Miner's Way Walk and Historical Trail:
Arigna Miner's Way Walk and Historical Trail is a unique walking experience, extending over 118 Kilometers or 74 miles of North Roscommon, East Sligo and mid Leitrim. The Miners way walk would take in part of the Arigna scenic drive. Further information available by ringing ArignaMinersWay Office 00353 (0) 78 47212 or tynansean@eircom.net
North Leitrim Glens Walking: There are several scenic walks throughout this idyllic region. The Swiss Valley Walk accessed via the old bog road close to Glencar Waterfall, the Glencar Waterfall Nature Trail which brings the sightseer up and around this majestic waterfall and the Glenfarne Wood Sculpture Trail are just some of the many walks in the region.
For further details contact Catherine O'Keefe ( Tourism Development Officer ) on 00353 (0) 72 56217.
Sligo Way: The Sligo Way opened in 1998 and links to the Western Way at the Ox Mountains. The route is inland and visits the scenic woodlands and lakes of Co.Sligo. Lough Talt to Dromahair in Co. Leitrim 73 kilometres. Total ascent of 900 metres.
For Further details contact on Paul Canning ( Sligo County Council ) on 00353 71 43221.
Suck Valley Way:
"The Suck Valley Way" is a 100km marked walk passing through the "Nine Friendly Villages" of the valley area.
The terrain is interesting, varied but never harsh on the walker. A large percentage of the walk is over private working farms and most of the remainder passes over woodland, bogs and wetlands.