Website :www.mountfalcon.com
Located in Ballina Co. Mayo Ireland.
This neo-gothic country house set amidst a scenic 100 acre estate has a legendry angling heritage as it owns a two mile stretch of the Moy - one of the worlds greatest salmon rivers. The hotel opened as a luxury 4-star hotel and... spa in 2006 after the new owners had completed an extensive restoration programme. The results are spectacular and evoke a feeling of staying in private period home with all modern comforts. The spacious bedrooms have high ceilings and original cornices. Many rooms feature marble fireplaces and pitch pine floors and shutters. Bathrooms are opulent and some have magical views of the forest. As you might expect, salmon, trout and eel make it to the kitchen. Head Chef Philippe Farineau is passionate about sourcing local Irish produce and is spoilt for choice with a natural larder on his doorstep. The restaurant, housed in the original kitchen and pantry, has a bright contemporary feel. Not only is Mount Falcon an unparalleled angling destination, it's a first class spa too offering the latest Elemis treatments. This is complemented by a steam room, Jacuzzi, gym and stunning pool. This is a country house that will be appreciated by anglers and non-anglers alike.
The Fishery is located only 2 miles upstream from the tidal waters of the Moy. This ensures a constant flow of fresh salmon and grilse throughout the season (1st February - 31st September). In a 'normal' year the best months for spring salmon are April-June, with the bulk of the grilse and summer fish being caught from June-September).
Approximately 85% of the fish that run the Moy system (estimated at between 50,000 to 60,000) must pass through the Mount Falcon waters. 2007 the first year without nets saw an increase in both the numbers of fish caught and the average size. A total of 980 salmon/grilse were taken on the Mount Falcon waters in the 2007 season. In 2008 401 salmon were taken, the decrease from the previous year being largely the result of reduced angling pressure (no day tickets sold), and the high water which meant that the river was unfishable for prolonged periods in August/September. However the high water levels will have meant an uninterrupted run to the lake and spawning grounds for the fish, and this should auger well for future seasons.
Trout Fishing The 3 acre spring fed lake provides residents only fly fishing for full tailed hard fighting rainbows (2lb-6lb).
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