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BALLYVOLANE HOUSE NEWSLETTER, MARCH 2009 :: SPECIAL OFFERS :: GIFT VOUCHERS
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Ballyvolane House and Blackwater Salmon Fishery
Salmon Fishing Courses at Ballyvolane House
Ballyvolane House

Learn to Fly Fish on the Blackwater, one of Ireland's Great Salmon Rivers

Spring is in the air and what better time to either learn or to hone your skills in the craft of fly fishing for salmon! Ballyvolane House is now offering a fantastic opportunity to learn to fly fish on the renowned river Blackwater with one its most experienced and talented fishing guides.

Norman Gillett FLy fishing on the river BlackwaterThe course is based at Ballyvolane House and Blackwater Salmon Fishery. It is designed for up to 4 participants under the tuition of Norman Gillett, who is both a qualified instructor holding the Salmon & Trout Association National Instructors Certificate (STANIC), and a member of the Game Angling Instructors' Association (GAIA). All aspects of modern fly-fishing and spinning techniques are covered but emphasis is placed on as much practical fishing as possible. Courses are held throughout the season, subject to beat availability. All tackle is provided.

The courses are spread over 2 days and 3 nights starting with dinner at Ballyvolane on the first night and finishing up after breakfast 2 days later.

RATES Frank Maher at Fallons beat near Killavullen

WHAT:

   2-DAY SALMON FISHING COURSE

WHERE:

   Ballyvolane House, Castlelyons, Co. Cork

PRICE:

   €855 per person.

TO BOOK:

  

» PHONE: 025 36349
» EMAIL: info@ballyvolanehouse.ie
» BOOK ONLINE

INCLUDES:

    
  • All fishing tuition with Norman
  • State salmon license
  • All necessary tackle and waders
  • 3 nights accommodation with breakfast
  • 3 dinners
  • 2 picnic lunches

Please note normal room rates apply for non fishing guests. A single supplement charge of EUR€35 per night may apply. Non-residential rates available subject to availability.
Course dates Norman Gillett FLy fishing on the river Blackwater

Fly fishing courses at Ballyvolane have been scheduled for the following dates in 2009:

  • May 25th to 27th
  • June 8th to 10th
  • July 20th to 22nd
Course schedule

First Night (Arrival)
19:30   Drinks and dinner at Ballyvolane.

Day 1
08.30 - 09.00   Introductions. Sign licences, Collect waders
09.00 - 09:30   Drive to river. Arrangements and objectives
09.30 - 11:00   Assemble tackle. Talk on safety. Group Instruction in Roll cast and Overhead cast
11.00 - 11.15   Coffee and tea break
11:15 - 13.00   Practice: Individual instruction in Roll cast and Overhead cast. Correction of faults. Shooting line. Casting variations in wind (side, head and tail). Loop control.
13.00 - 14.00   Picnic Lunch at riverside
14.00 - 15.30   Talk: Reading the river and likely holding places. Wading safely. Hooking, playing and landing the fish. Etiquette on the river. Instruction in how to cast with a spinning rod; Fixed Spool reel,
Multiplying reel.
15.30 -15.45   Coffee and tea break
15.45 -18.00   Practical Fishing with Fly rod: Changing direction. Control of fly speed and depth – mending the line. Practical Fishing with Spinning rod – speed of retrieve. Remedies to release snags.
18.00 -19.30   Break – Return to Ballyvolane.
19.30 - 21.30   Drinks and dinner at Ballyvolane.
21.30 - 22.30   Ballyvolane Drawing room: Talk on Life Cycle of a Salmon (with video), taking behaviour, Running and Taking times. Practical instruction on essential knots and their uses.

Day 2
09.00 - 09.30   Drive to river
09.30 - 11.00   Talk: Tackle (rods, lines, reels and leaders); Flies and their selection. Group and individual instruction in Single Spey cast.
11.00 - 11.15   Coffee and tea break
11.15 -13.00   Group and individual instruction in Double Spey cast and Snake Roll cast.
13.00 - 14.00   Picnic Lunch at riverside
14.00 - 15.30   Talk: Tactics for different river conditions ­ sinking line, floating line, size and patterns of flies/lures. Practical Fishing: Fly and/or spinning.
15.30 -15.45   Coffee and tea break
15.45 - 18.00   Practical Fishing: Fly and/or spinning.
18.00 ­ 19.30   Break ­ Return to Ballyvolane.
19.30 - 21.30   Dinner
21.30 - 22.00   After Dinner Drinks: Course review and evaluation. Recommended literature and videos.

Day 3
07.30 – 12.00   Breakfast.

The course is designed to be completely flexible and thoroughly enjoyable. Each of the modules may be varied according to the ability and experience of those participating. It is suitable for ladies and gentlemen of all ages who are either complete beginners or would like to progress.

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Treat a loved one or colleague to a Ballyvolane House Gift Voucher for a special occasion, birthday or Mother's day.

To order a voucher, please contact us by phone on 025 36349, email info@ballyvolanehouse.ie or...

Weddings at Ballyvolane House

Weddings Marquee at Ballyvolane HouseBallyvolane is a magical setting for a country house wedding and we have hosted numerous weddings in all shapes and sizes over the years. We have recently added our new WEDDINGS BROCHURE to our website which is available here: http://www.ballyvolanehouse.ie/weddings

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WELLNESS WEEKEND AT BALLYVOLANE HOUSE - REST AND RENEW WITH YOGA AND MINDFULNESS

Fantail dove at BallyvolaneBallyvolane House is offering an opportunity to rest and renew with yoga and meditation with Marianne Gabriel and Charlie Stevens, 2 of the most experienced and best qualified instructors in Ireland. Stay for 2 nights arriving in time for dinner on Friday, April 3rd & depart after breakfast (served till noon) on Sunday. The yoga and meditation session will be held on Saturday April 4th and the course is aimed at everyone regardless of fitness level or age. For further details and to secure a place:

» BOOK HERE

Garden lovers - Few places left on 2 day gardening seminar with Brian Cross

Jeremy in the walled garden at BallyvolaneSpring is by far the best time to visit the beautiful gardens of Co. Cork. Celebrated garden designer Brian Cross will be hosting a two-day gardening seminar at Ballyvolane House on Saturday, 25 and Sunday, 26 April 2009. A few places are still available:

» BOOK HERE

PRESS/MEDIA: Our new PHOTO GALLERY page contains a stunning collection of Ballyvolane House exteriors, food & interiors, gardens, lakes and fishing photos. Many new downloadable hi-resolution images are available for use in features and articles - please contact us if you'd like to use them.
To view, please visit: http://www.ballyvolanehouse.ie/gallery

If you are traveling from the UK, Ballyvolane is only 35 minutes by car from Cork Airport. Please see www.corkairport.com for the latest flight schedules.

We look forward to welcoming you to Ballyvolane.

Best regards,
Justin and Jenny Green.

BALLYVOLANE HOUSE
& BLACKWATER SALMON FISHERY

Castlelyons, Fermoy
Co. Cork
Ireland
t : +353 25 36349
f: +353 25 36781
e : info@ballyvolanehouse.ie
w: www.ballyvolanehouse.ie
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