Traditional Fishing Methods of Scattery Island
Price
Free of charge
Dates
16/08/2025 : 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
17/08/2025 : 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Please note Ferry boat charge applies.
Location
Scattery Island Monastic Site and Visitor Centre
Come along and see first hand the traditional fishing equipment and materials as used by generations of Scattery Island Currach Fishermen. See a Currach and maybe try your hand at traditional net rigging in a manner that has not changed in over 200 years.
Display and demonstration by OPW ferry skipper and former currach fisherman Thomas Blunnie
Please note Ferry boat charge applies.
Please see www.scatteryislandtours.com for bookings etc.
Getting Here
2.5km boat trip from Kilrush Marina – scatteryislandtours.com
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