Mayfly Competition Sunday 15th May on Lough Arrow

Lough Arrow trout on buzzer, gnat and dapped mayfly
Good hatches of Mayfly have now been observed on Lough Arrow, with several fish reported to have been caught by anglers dapping natural flies and others catching fish on the spent gnat. Late evening buzzer fishing remains productive, with the best fish of the week taken by Peter Dunne on a Buzzer, a fine 5.5lbs trout; in addition Peter had another four trout to the Buzzer averaging 3lbs. While dapping green Mayflies, David Frazer had one trout of 2lbs, Jonathan Frazer had five in total, with his best 2.5lbs while Ken Murray boated four trout. Gerry Martin had great success on the spent gnat, boating five trout. Lough Arrow Fish Preservation Association and District Angling Club will host its annual Mayfly Competition on Sunday the 15th May, for entry or further details please contact J.Frazer on 087 2670768.

Group Short Term let

Cesh Corran Town House is now available for self catering short term lets. The house can comfortably accommodate 11 people. Minimum stay 3 nights. E-mail info@marycooney for full details.

Lough Key Forest and Activity Park - Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday Egg Hunting Event: (start between 3 and 4pm)

All are invited to work off all those chocolate calories while having fun hunting down a series of large "Easter Eggs" located around the Park on Easter Sunday afternoon the 24th April. Each "Easter Egg" indicates where a fun challenge has been set out for each group to "crack"!! Groups that successfully crack each Easter Egg challenge will then be awarded a small prize. Groups sizes are limited to 5 participants and so a group rate of €10 represents great value for money for an afternoon of fun in the Park.• There are only 20 group places available on the day, so intending participants are strongly advised to contact the visitor desk at 071 96 73 122 to book their group.• Lough Key has so much to offer with fun activities for all ages from the Boda Borg, (more team building hilarity), the Lough Key Experience and the Adventure Play Kingdom. Come and see the Easter Bunny display and enjoy a coffee, or have some lunch on the lovely sunny deck.

Special Offers for Easter

Stay two nights; Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th April 2011: Must be booked online with Subject line ‘Easter Specials Offer’

Room only €55.00 per night based on two people sharing.

Room with Continental breakfast €65.00 per night based on two people sharing

Room with choice from an extensive breakfast menu of cooked foods €75.00 based on two people sharing.

Easter in Boyle

The new High wire adventure in Lough Key Forest and adventure Park is opening this Saturday 16th April. Thrills you will never forget..

Pike Angling: The 19th annual Festival will take place on on Lough Key. This is the biggest Pike Angling event in Ireland. Prize money as follows: 1st Prize €3,000 plus Moonstone Jewellers Perpetual Cup: 2nd Prize €2,000; 3rd Prize €1,250, plus six consolation prizes minimum value €200. Junior Section (for under 16's) 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes in this section and also a Valuable Ladies Prize

Boyle Holiday Attractions Open

King House: [Just around the corner from Cesh Corran] Tuesdays through Saturdays (closed Sunday/Monday) from 11am and now FREE of charge. Last admissions at 4pm. King House will be open for visitors on all Bank Holiday Weekends through its 2011 season.

Boyle Abbey: [Just across the road from Cesh Corran] Boyle Cistercian Abbey is now open daily from 10am to 6pm until the end of September. Admission is FREE!

Lough Key Forest Park Visitor Centre: [5 minuted drive from Cesh Corran] Open now ahead of schedule. Enjoy the Park, explore the underground tunnels, experience the tree canopy walk as well as the new High wire adventure and the have something to eat, buy a souvenir and bring your camera with you - you will find beautiful places to photograph.

Lough Key Forest and Leisure Park

Guests staying at Cesh Corran Town house during the next 10 days; (April 9th to April 19th) can avail of a free car parking token for Lough Key Forest and Leisure Park.