Angling Visitor Conference Centre
Standing on the banks of the River Suck in Athleague, this award-winning Centre, which was originally used as a Church of Ireland, dates from the early 19th century. It now houses a Coffee Shop, Visitor Information, Craft/Gift Shop and Conference facilities. The Suck Valley Visitor Centre provides detailed information on local attractions, i.e. Walking - 'The Suck Valley Way'; Cycling - the 217km 'Green Heartlands Cycle Route' passes through a scenic paradise of unspoiled countryside. Angling - the enthusiastic angler can enjoy Coarse, Trout and Pike Angling in quiet, virtually undiscovered rivers and lakes, some of which are wheelchair accessible. The Suck Valley has excellent stocks of bream to 8lbs and roach to 2 lbs, and do not be surprised to find large hungry pike snapping at your bait. The River Suck flows through the heart of this beautiful countryside, linking a 30-mile stretch of West Roscommon and East Galway known as the Suck River Valley. For visitors young and old, there is a unique opportunity to enjoy the peace of this green and pleasant valley in the company of warm friendly people. The enthusiastic angler can enjoy coarse trout and pke angling at its best on the River Suck, its tributaries and its many well-known lakes. There are good brown trout stretches interspersed with excellent bream stretches. Rudd and tench flourish at specified points while perch and pike are also in abundance. A variety of accommodation is available all along the river in officially-approved premises. The owners specialise in catering for anglers and have bait/tackle storage facilities and private parking. There are boats for hire, and car hire is also available. Angling-packaged holidays can be booked through the Suck Valley Angling Visitor Centre. The Suck Valley Way, on the borders of West Roscommon and East Galway, incorporating part of the O'Sullivan Beara Trail, offers walkers an opportunity to experience the beauty, peace and tranquility of this oval-shaped walk. It is 90 km in length and runs through the Suck River Valley, a tributory of the Shannon. Experience the heart of natural Ireland, where the small towns and villages offer hospitable rest for the traveller. The varied landscape includes gentle hills, forests, bogs, meadows and farmlands. The lovely River Suck is crossed no less than six times via old stone bridges. The monuments of history are everywhere, and the bird and plant life offer a delightful study for anyone who loves nature. Walking-holiday packages can be booked throught he Suck Valley Visitor Centre - see our website.
