Fishing in the area::
Species and season:
Brown Trout:
February 15th - September 30th*
Salmon:
February 1st - September 30th*
Pike and Perch:
all year.
Fishing in Joyce County is concentrated in the large limestone loughs of Corrib and Mask. These lakes offer free fishing on clean, unpolluted waters amidst a backdrop of moor and mountain. Other options include hill loughs and river fishing. The area extends from the north of Lough Mask along the western shoreline of the lake past Tourmakeady and Churchfield (noted for its ferox trout) to Maamtrasna south-east to Ferrybridge and Rosshill. In the south of the area lies Lough Corrib with fishing available from Maam to Doorus and beyond that until the islands and shallows of the Carrick shore to the mouth of the Cong river. Shore fishing is possible but best results are reached from a boat and there are many locations where boats, engines etc. can be rented
Hill walking & trekking::
Since a long time Connemara has been regarded as a paradise for hikers. If walking is your pleasure, then there are numerous routes to choose from. There are lakeside, forest, hill, mountain, bog and riverbank walks with breathtaking views of an awesomely beautiful landscape. Long or short walks, there's a walk to suit most people. Several walks are described on the cottage website, including the Mount Gable, the Ballykine Forest, the Mellrea and the Killery Harbour walk.
A short history of the cottage::
Patrick Duffy, known as Pat Mor, was born in Finny in 1875, and being a stone mason by trade, he built this cottage in the late 1800´s. He lived in this small 3 roomed cottage with his wife Catherene Nee Joyce from Glenbeg, and their 8 sons. The boys were called Jimmy, Martin, Patrick, Fr. Willie, Fr. Peter, Michel, Tommy and Marcus. Next to being a stone mason, he was also a farmer. His stonework can be found all over the farm.
Pat Mors Cottage was renovated between 1997and 2000.
Golf:
Ireland is an ultimate golfing destination - with exceptional championship courses, staggering scenery and a truly warm welcome from the locals.
There is a rich choice for golf enthusiasts. In the west of Ireland the nearest golf course to the cottage is Ashford Castle Golf Club (15 min drive) and Ballinrobe (20 min drive), and also Oughterard Golf Club Westport Golf Club Clew Bay Golf Club Connemara Championship Links (Balliconnelly), and Mulranny Golf Club
