Local Area

Careysville Fishery is within an hour’s drive of many local attractions for our non-fishing guests.

Lismore Castle with its beautiful gardens and art gallery, situated in the heritage town of Lismore, on the banks of the River Blackwater Rock of Cashel, with its interpretative centre, film show, shopping and restaurants Magnificent sandy Blue Flag beaches along the coast For golfers, counties Cork & Waterford host a wide variety of fantastic courses Lovely woodland and river walks, also on the Knockmealdown and Comeragh Mountains 'Aherns', 'Fishy Fishy' & 'Pastis' restaurants The world famous cookery school at Ballymaloe, featuring a shop and restaurant Horse riding and trekking can be arranged in the Nire Valley and Comeragh Mountains

Nearer to Lismore is the historic town of Cahir with its antique shops, medieval castle and nearby Swiss Cottage Kilkenny hosts a Castle, excellent shopping and craft circuit. One can see craftsmen blowing glass, making pottery, and leather working Cork has the excellent Crawford Art Gallery, the opera house, theatre as well as its famous “English Market” Blarney Castle, famed for its Blarney stone which is reputed to give the gift of eloquence to those who kiss it Several racecourses are within easy reach, including Thurles, Tramore, Gowran Park, Limerick and Tipperary