294 A YEAR OP LIBERTY. 



The Owenmore River. A finer looking stream than this can 

 hardly be imagined. It is not, however, as good as it looks. 

 Over netting has for the present, injured the stock to a great 

 extent. 



Ballycroy River lies a few miles to the southward, and affords 

 excellent white trout and salmon fishing {vide Maxwell's "Wild 

 Sports of the West"). This river is usually let to one or two 

 rods. Extensive grouse moors rise around its head waters. At the 

 head of Chew Bay lies the small town of Newport, which forms 

 admirable head quarters during the summer and autumn. This 

 station commands 



The Beltra River, Burrishoole Lake, and Tyrena (a mere 

 mountain stream). The Beltra affords a little salmon fishing, and 

 fair sport with white trout. This river has been occasionally 

 let to a single rod ; leave, however, may generally be obtained. 

 Burrishoole Lake contains plenty of trout, and a fair stock of grilse ; 

 whilst Tyrena, in wet weather, yields admirable angling. Following 

 the coast road to Galway, the tourist first reaches 



The Errive, which is generally, however, let as a private water, 

 and the same may be said of Delphi. A little farther to the west 

 lie the river and connecting lakes of 



Ballinahinch. Here angling can always be obtained on fair terms. 

 All nets are withdrawn, so very superior sport may be expected 

 during the next five years. 



The Screebe and Furness. The chain of lakes constituting this 

 fishery, afford admirable angling for white trout during the autumn ; 

 they also contain salmon ; close to the best lake is a comfortable 

 lodge fitted up for the reception of tourists ; the terms are about 

 three guineas a week per rod. 



Costello belongs to a club, and has little interest for the tourist- 

 angler. 



The Spiddal is usually let for 100^. per annum, and in average 

 seasons is well worth the money. 



Galway. The angling here from April to the end of the season 

 is too well known to require comment. We have now reached the 



