Ireland June 12th - 21nd, 2026 HOSTED BY: BARRY BECK
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V E R T H E Y E A R S , w e'v e done m any tr ips with Andr ew Ryan and hi s g u i d e s a t C l o n a n a v F l y Fishing in Clonm el and always look for war d to r e t u rni ng . R e co g n i zed as the pr em ier destination for str eam f i s hi ng in I r e l a n d a n d offe ri n g un p a ralleled levels of ser vice and quality gui di ng, An d r e w a n d h i s gu i de s a l w a ys deliver on excellent tr out fishing, and l ots of g o o d s a l t - of-the -ea rth Iri sh h u m or. We t h o u g h t P en n syl van i a w a s gr een in June – until we saw the Em er al d Is l e. T h a t i s o n e re a so n Irel an d i s our favor ite destination at this tim e of yea r. T he g a r d e n s a r e grow i n g , farme rs ar e busy in the fields, the r iver s ar e ful l , and t h e f i s h i n g i s pe rha p s th e b e st that it will be all season. T h i s d e p a r tu re, w h i l e be i ng a gr eat fishing tr ip, is also a fun week for th e nona n g l i n g g u ests. Wi th a p ri va te dr iver and coach, non angler s set out on thei r o w n a d v e n tu re eve ryda y vi si ti ng castles, m onaster ies, and ancient vill ages , in c l u d i n g t he F ran ci scan F ri a ry ( which dates back to 1269) , St. M ar y' s C hur c h (1 2 0 4 ) , a n d mu ch mo re. T h e coach will m eet the angler s at the fly shop at the e n d o f t h e da y to d e l i ve r the g r oup back at the hotel. An d r e w n o t o n l y ha s th e p rem ier fly fishing shop in all of Eur ope, he al s o h a s a c c e s s to a l mo st 2 0 mi l es of pr ivate, contr olled, catch- and- r elease tr out w a t e r w i t h go o d p o p u l ati on s o f stunning br own tr out aver aging 14- 22 in c hes . T h i s i s a mazi ng tro u t w ate r and a testam ent to what car eful m anagem ent p r a c t i c e s c an d o fo r a trou t str eam .
ABOUT Your Host L ongti m e Fr ontiers trip h o st a n d p h o t o g ra p h e r, B a rry B e c k , t ra v e ls f a r a n d wi d e t o f o llow hi s love for fly fish ing, natu re p h o t o g ra p h y a n d a d v e n t u re t ra v e l. B ased i n Penn sylva n ia, B arry is a p ro f e s s io n a l p h o t o g ra p h e r, writ e r, f ly -f is h in g t r a v e l a nd Afr ican ph o to safa ris h o st wh ile als o o p e ra t in g h is o wn s t o c k p h o t o g ra p h y b u s i n e s s . B ar r y i s well-kn o wn in the fly-fish in g , p h o t o g ra p h y, a n d t ra v e l in d u s t rie s, a n d p ossesses a stellar re p u tation fo r h is s k ill, k n o wle d g e , a n d e x p e rt is e b o rn f r o m a l i f eti m e of r ela ted e xperience s. B ar r y’s w i fe a n d so u lma te, Cath y, p a s s e d a wa y re c e n t ly, h o we v e r B a r r y i s c onti nui ng to share his a n d Ca thy' s lo v e f o r f ly -f is h in g , p h o t o g ra p h y, t ra v e l, n a t u r e a nd the outdoors.
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S i g n a t u r e ri vers a re th e med ium size Nir e, the Suir, and the Tar. A l l ar e b e a u t i f u l r ive rs a n d ea sy to w ade. The fishing is m ost often dr y fly with dr y / d r o p p e r c ombi na ti on s to brow n tr out – and no wher e ar e the br owns pr etti er t h a n i n I r e l a n d ! A n d fo r a n yo n e wishing for a day or two of Atlantic Sal m on f i s h i n g , And rew w i l l provi de the needed tackle. It' s an unique oppor tuni ty t o b e a b l e to fi sh for b o th trout and salm on – another advantage o f thi s s p e c i a l d e s ti na ti on . T h e d a y s t a rts ou t a t A nd rew 's fly shop wher e we m eet our guides and head o u t f o r t h e da y. We me e t for a hear ty “ angler ' s lunch” – a hot cater ed m eal a l o n g s i d e the stre a m, o r p e rhaps at the local pub, and shar e stor ies. M ay be w e ' l l h a v e a w ee p i nt b e fo re heading back to the str eam for the after noon, r e t u r n i n g a t th e en d of the da y to Hotel M inella for dinner and accom m odati on. Ou r g r o u p w i l l fl y i n an d o u t o f Dublin. Please let us know if we can ans w er a n y q u e s t i o n s or p rovi de ad d i tional infor m ation. We look for war d to s har i ng I r e l a n d w i t h you a n d yo u rs. Sincer ely,
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What to expect Pr i vate a ccess f isher ies fo r w il d brow n a n d ra in bow tro ut w ith d r i e s a nd l ig ht f l y ro ds in s o uth - centra l I rel a n d. Cl o n a n av ’s g u i d es a re ta l ented pro fes s io n a l s, excel l ent a n d enth us ia s tic te acher s, pa ssio nate f i s h er m en , a n d gen uin el y fun peo ple to s p end t im e w it h strea m s ide. Cl o n a n av a l s o h a s a ful ly s tock ed f l y sho p. This tr ip is a l s o excel l ent fo r n o n -a n gl ers wi t h da il y sig ht seeing to ur s w ith a pr ivate dr iver a n d co a c h.
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T h e H ote l Mi ne l l a C l o n mel is nestled between the Com er agh M oun tai ns a n d t h e R i ver S u i r i n C l on m el, County Tipper ar y. The or iginal Geor gi an h o u s e was bu i l t by the Ma l c om som s in 1863, and the M inella was op ened a s a h o te l by Mr & Mrs Ja ck Nallen in 1963 and is still owned and m anaged b y t h e N a l l e n fa mi l y. Wi th 90 guest r oom s and a delightful dining room , t h e M i n e l l a i s a g rea t l oca tion ver y close to the tr out fishing. C l o n a n av h a s a cce ss to som e of the best br own tr out r iver fishin g i n I r e l a n d . T h e R i ve r S ui r a nd its tr ibutar ies offer unr ivaled fishing for n a t i v e brow n trou t i n b e a u tiful countr yside.
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ITINERARY JUNE 12, Depart USA Evening departure from the United States for overnight flight service to Dublin, Ireland. Frontiers will investigate the best schedules and fares.
June 13, Arrive in Dublin Morning arrival in Dublin. After collecting your luggage and clearing customs, you will be met in the Arrivals Hall by your driver. He will escort you to a private coach and will be with you during the duration of the itinerary in Ireland. Proceed to Clonmel. The group will check-in to Hotel Minella in County Tipperary for seven nights staying in Classic Rooms overlooking the River Suir. Dinners are served in the hotel restaurant sourcing the freshest ingredients from the local Tipperary food producers. The hotel also offers a bar, lounge, and leisure center with a pool and spa.
June 14-19, Six Full Days of Guided Fishing The Suir is Ireland's second longest river and is famous for its dry fly fishing. In addition to the River Suir, you will have the opportunity to fish the River Nire and the River Tar. Guests have access to close to twenty miles of private fishing - almost all of which is within ten miles of your hotel. For any non-fishers in the group, Clonmel is ideally located based on its central location with convenient access to the Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny Castle, Cahir Castle, Swiss Cottage and Lismore. Plus, there is great hiking in the region. The driver/guide escorting the group will be available to take the non-fishers on sightseeing trips daily. Breakfast and dinner will be served at Hotel Minella. Lunches are served streamside or at a local pub for the anglers.
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June 20, return to Dublin Check out and make your way to Dublin. On arrival in Dublin, you will enjoy lunch before settling into the hotel. There will be time for shopping and exploring on your own this afternoon. Most international flights will require an overnight in Dublin. Hotel accommodations are included at Brooks Hotel this evening. This boutique property is located on Drury Street, a quiet thoroughfare within a few minutes stroll of Grafton Street, St. Stephen's Green and all the major attractions in the city of Dublin.
June 21, Depart Ireland Transfer back to the Dublin Airport to check-in for international flights back to the United States.
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Fishing Package R AT E S : Fishing Packages: $6,695* per person based on double occupancy and shared guide $7,725* per person based in single occupancy and shared guide $8,465* per person based on double occupancy and private fishing $9,495* per person based on single occupancy and private guide Non-Anglers: $3,855* per person based on double occupancy and non-fishing INCLUSIONS: Meet and greet service at the Dublin Airport, private coach and driver for all transfers and sightseeing, 7 nights of accommodation at Hotel Minella in Superior Riverview Rooms, 6 days of guided fishing with Clonanav Fly Fishing with permits and licenses, 1 night at Brooks Hotel Dublin, all meals for fisherman and applicable taxes. EXCLUSIONS: Airline transportation, beverages (except where noted), gratuities for g u i d e s , h o t e l s t a ff , r e s t a u r a n t s t a ff , a n d t h e d r i v e r / g u i d e , a n y i t e m s o f a p e r s o n a l n a t u r e s u c h a s t a c k l e p u r c h a s e s , l a u n d r y, g i f t s h o p p i n g , etc., sightseeing entrance fees, lunch is not included for non-fishers.
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