Suck River Valley Tourism Co-op and Waymarked Walk Way

Angling
The enthusiastic angler can enjoy coarse fishing, trout and pike angling on the river and on it's many well known lakes. There are excellent stretches for rudd, pike, tench and wild brown trout. There is easy access to river banks and lake shores. Boats are available for hire on request from the following:

S. Cormican:	090 663 4675
P. Collins:	090 662 1158
M. Toolan:	090 662 1073
M. Galvin:	090 666 3342

Fishing Bait from Oscar Neelin 090 666 3394, or from
Fishing Tackle Shop Henry St., Roscommon (and for other fishing needs)

Download map of the River Suck region ..>

The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board has set up a news feed which is updated every week or more often where important news on angling topics needs to be announced.
Click to visit their News Page

Fishing for all the family!
38lb 2oz pike caught on River Suck 29/12/96
George Dillon with Pike

Walking
The "Suck Valley Way" is the West of Ireland's most unique and diverse lowland walk. This 100km way-marked stretch is suitable for all types of walker and can be taken at stages of varying length. There is more information avail on the Walk Way at this link

Cycling / Touring
We are extremely well placed to be the base from which you may tour our beautiful landscape. The Greenlands Cycle route is a 20 mile, five day cycling route which traverses the south og the county. The route is a self-marked way covering countryside, villages, bogland, farmland and callows. The pathway is specifically designed to route via small villages, visitor facilities, heritage sites and areas of ecological interest. A quality brochure, map and heritage guide support the route.

History & Heritage
People have come and gone from this valley for the past 5,000 years, with every age leaving its reminders. History becomes our story as we realise our current journey merely follows the trail left by our ancestors. The Suck Valley Region is home to many reminders of times past and the glorious history made in the area. Castle ruins, Crannogs, Megalithic Monuments are all here, as well as reminders of our more recent past.

Crafts
The region has a flourishing craft tradition, which is appropriate for an area so rich in heritage, environment and local history. You are encouraged to view and of course purchase our craft products and also to attend craft courses conducted in the region. Check out our notice board for details of planned Exhibitions and Art Classes

Golfing
The Suck Valley region is ideally placed for access to excellent 9 and 18 hole golf courses. More details can be got at rosgolfclub@eircom.net or www.irelandwest.ie

Equestrian
Through open fields, down winding trails and across sandy beaches, Roscommon provides some of the most scenic and challenging trails for horse riding enthusiasts. Locally these include Bunageddy Pony Trekking, Strokestown, Co.Roscommon and Mount Cashel Stables, Kilrooskey, Co.Roscommon.
Nearby Roscommon town boasts and exquisite race course. More information can be got by contacting the Race Course at 090 662 6401 or visit the website www.hri.ie

Visitor Attractions

Angling / Visitor Centre, Athleague

Heritage Centre, Creggs

Hell's Kitchen Railway Museum

Claypipe Visitor Centre

Derryglad Folk Museum

Donamon Castle

Turloughs rich in flora and fauna

Restaurants and nightclubs

Annual Events and Festivals

Glinsk International Song Contest

Ballygar Carnival

"Eileen Og" Festival, Ballintubber

Glinsk Walking Festival

Creggs Harvest Festival

Fuerty Fair

Fishing competitions

Close to the region, seek out the following on an extended "tour" day:

Roscommon Castle, Old Jail, Dominican Abbey & Tourist Office Museum

Stonehams Lakes and Crannogs (primitive lake dwellings)

Le Tene stone (see photo on our Home Page)

The Famine Museum at Strokestown Park House

The restored Elphin Windmill

King House, Boyle Abbey and Forest Park, around Boyle.

Battle of Aughrim Site (1691) Interpretive Centre

Portumna Castle and Gardens
Get locations for all these by contacting us