Kilbaha

Kilbaha lies in a sheltered bay where the Shannon Estuary meets the Atlantic Ocean. From Kilbaha, there are impressive views of the River Shannon and its rocky coastline, as well as Kerry Head and the Brandon Mountains. The water and coastal landscape give the place its own distinctive character, complemented by a history closely connected with activities on the Shannon. If you are planning a trip with fishing and wildlife-watching excursions, you will find a range of options here, with different activities to suit different interests and group types.

A Pier with Several Purposes

Kilbaha Pier was built in the early 19th century. It was intended to serve fishing, seaweed harvesting and the piloting of large ships on the Shannon towards Limerick. For visitors who would like to discover the town’s history as well as go on excursions, this background offers a different perspective from the views of the coast or open water.

Trips on the Water and Wildlife Watching

Fishing Adventures offers deep-sea fishing and other trips from Kilbaha. Options are available for families, stag and hen parties, school groups and other groups. Alongside fishing, the programme includes dolphin and birdwatching, as well as sightseeing. You can tailor your trip to the experience you want: those who want to fish can focus on deep-sea fishing, while those who would rather watch wildlife or explore the area from the water can choose suitable trips too. These are different activity options, not a single programme that every group must follow in the same way.

The journey to the fishing grounds is also worth noting when considering the fishing options: the boat trip from Kilbaha Quay to the rich fishing grounds in the Atlantic takes about 20 minutes. This information describes the trip from this departure point to the fishing grounds; it is a specific reference point for travellers considering deep-sea fishing. Fishing Adventures also offers an alternative if the weather in the Atlantic is unsuitable for fishing: in that case, fishing is offered in the Shannon Estuary. The fishing options described therefore differ both in location and in the stated weather condition.

A Look at How Sharks Are Handled

Fishing Adventures takes part in the Marine Sportfish Tagging Programme. All sharks are documented, tagged and released unharmed. This adds specific information about how sharks are handled as part of the programme to the fishing and wildlife-watching trips. For travellers interested in marine life, it is another aspect of the local activities, alongside dolphin and birdwatching or sightseeing.

Choose the Right Focus for Your Trip

Choosing accommodation in Kilbaha is first of all a deliberate choice of destination; which holiday apartment is right for you then depends on your personal preferences.

More places to discover: Killimer, O'Briensbridge, Ennistimon, Tulla, Coillte, Broadford, Whitegate, Carrigaholt.

For the wider travel overview: County Clare.