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Lough Derravaragh Boat Hire

Lough Derravaragh is ideal for course and trout fishing including pike, bream, roach and perch.

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DERRAVARAGH CAMPING AND HOLIDAY CENTRE, Donore, N91 E17T, WestmeathDirections
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+353449371500
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Weather · Sat, 17 Oct

Scattered cloud

3–11°C · 0 mm daytime rain

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Lough Derravaragh is ideal for course and trout fishing including pike, bream, roach and perch. Specialising in Pike and Wild Brown Trout with many specimens recorded. Situated on the shores just off the N4, 4 kms outside the village of Multyfarnham. We provide fiberglass lake boats with outboard engines, lifejackets & fuel.

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