Convoy: Fishing on the Deele River and Architectural History

Convoy brings together the Deele River and a rich architectural history. The river flows through the landscaped grounds of Convoy House; the present-day Convoy House was built around 1806/07. Other points of interest include the remains of a former Catholic church, a lime kiln and the history of a woollen mill. This offers different ways to plan a trip, whether you are interested in fishing on the river or the area’s architectural heritage. If you are looking for a holiday rental in Convoy, you can first consider which of these themes you would like to shape your stay.

Fishing on the Deele River

The fishing season on the Deele River runs from 1 April to 20 October. From June, the river has traditionally been regarded as an excellent trout river. The season dates and the note about trout offer different guidance: the fishing season begins in April, while the river is traditionally considered a trout river from June. Mepps lures and natural baits are the most popular fishing methods. The most popular stretch for fishing runs downstream from the townland of Gobnascale to Convoy. Day and season permits for fishing are available from Billy Vance in Milltown, Convoy. Those considering a trip to Convoy for fishing can therefore think about the time of year, preferred methods and stretch of river as separate considerations.

Architectural History in Convoy

The remains of the former Catholic church are in Convoy Townparks. The church was built around 1786 and extended in 1867. The site contains upright and recumbent gravestones dating from the early 19th century to the present day. The history of this place therefore extends beyond the years when the church was built: the gravestones add a separate, longer time frame. The church and gravestones offer different points of interest for anyone curious about Convoy’s past.

The lime kiln in Convoy Townparks was built around 1820 and is no longer in operation. It is considered an important part of the area’s architectural heritage. The original woollen mill on the site of the Convoy Enterprise Centre was built in 1883. The Centre preserves much of the mill’s original character and is close to the centre of Convoy, on the north bank of the Deele River. Convoy’s built heritage therefore encompasses several different features: the former church site, the disused lime kiln and the history of the mill, some of whose character has been preserved in the Enterprise Centre.

Choose the Right Focus

For families looking to bring together different interests, Convoy can be explored through two main themes: fishing on the river and architectural history. You can consider together whether the seasonal fishing period or the area’s different historic buildings is more important to your trip planning. This helps you decide what kind of stay you want before looking for a holiday rental in Convoy.

More destinations to discover: Donegal, Dunlewey, Letterkenny, Bunbeg, Gweedore, Doocharry, Leabgarrow and Kilcar.

For the broader travel overview: County Donegal.