Project Summary

This project allows Watershed Fly Fishing to develop fly fishing tours on the River Shannon. Watershed Fly Fishing offers guided immersive, low impact guided fly-fishing experiences for pike, trout, and perch. With the addition of the new boat through this investment, Watershed Fly Fishing can give guests a tranquil, low-impact experience of Ireland’s inland waterways.

Overall Objective:

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  This support has enabled the purchase of a custom-built, modern fishing boat, allowing the business to expand its sustainable fly-fishing offerings across the River Shannon and surrounding lakes and tributaries.

• Watershed Fly Fishing aligns closely with the goals of the EU Just Transition Fund — to create a greener, more inclusive tourism economy in Ireland’s Midlands. This initiative demonstrates how rural enterprises can thrive while protecting and celebrating the unique biodiversity and heritage of the region.

Funding Programme:

EU Just Transition Fund

Project beneficiary:

Watershed Fly Fishing

Project details:

Delivery Period:	Project Funding Amount:
9 September 2024 to 1 April 2025	€51,900

For more information on project:

Website: Watershed Fly Fishing

Contact: info@watershedflyfishing.ie

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• Read this news article about this project-Offaly County Council celebrates official opening of new tourism project | Offaly Independent