This site has been developed, and is hosted and maintained, by the Environmental Protection Agency. That’s interesting. These maps are free to use, remix, and redistribute under CC-BY 4.0. You’ve met all the experts, but if I can help in any way let me know. I give me a idea of what to look out for!! Hiya, Just want to add that the name of that quay before Cooneen is Coolbagh Quay. It rises in the Mullaghareirk Mountains in County Kerry and then flows in an easterly direction through County Cork, through Mallow and Fermoy. Within catchment area Blackwater (Munster). ‘Cois Moire’ was published in 1962 by Sairseal & Dill. The chief seats of population on or near its margin, are Rathcormack and Tallow. http://website.lineone.net/~tom_lee/dartmouthcpsimg.htm shows a postcard, send Christmas 1906, of the paddle steamer Dartmouth Castle. I don’t myself know the answer, but maybe someone else will see this and respond. All welcome especially connoisseurs of the River Blackwater. This place is situated in Pinal County, Arizona, United States, its geographical coordinates are 33° 1' 52" North, 111° 34' 55" West and its original name (with diacritics) is Blackwater. bjg. Rising near Kishkeem in Co. Kerry, it runs for over 150km to the sea at Youghal and is also one of the most important salmon rivers in Europe. I am grateful to Nicholas Grubb for correcting some errors and for pointing me to some wonderful photos, now here; he offers traditional houses for rental at Castle Grace near Clogheen and at Dromana on the Blackwater. Before leaving Barrymore, it traverses what was once a dangerous fastness, and a dreary and almost impervious morass; and there it is so shut up between artificial hanks, and shaded with wood, as to look like a canal in a forest; it then proceeds in constant and countless sinuosities; and receives the tide, and bears flat-bottomed boats of traffic, up to the barony of Kinnataloon. There were lots of boats moored or ashore, so clearly the river is much used. Fortwilliam Fishery is 3 miles from tidal water and offers superior salmon and trout fishing on the Munster Blackwater River in Ireland. The Ulster Canal 13: an investment opportunity? Munster Blackwater river in Ireland. Fortwilliam also has 3 self-catering cottages. I came across the above article recently, which I presume is written by yourself and thought it would make an ideal article for the Christmas edition of The Avondhu. Back on board, we head for the Kitchenhole. - click here for details. View all photos (26) 26. He died at Douglas rectory on 15 Dec. 1886, and was buried in the adjacent churchyard. Addendum March 2015: I have recently seen a photograph of the [old] bridge and it definitely had an opening section; see here. bjg. This is evidence that this area was one of the first to be settled by Hunter – Gatherer people over 10,000 years ago. Thank you for an extremely helpful and informative article! Bus Stations 10) Tralee 10 24) Killarney 24 Map No. No arrangement has been made to sell on-line. It says: “This small steamer was built for the D&TSPCo as a replacement for Newcomin, which had been sold to French owners the year before. A specification was drawn produced for a wrought iron brdige located on the site of the old timber bridge. on the new face of agriculture: crops, mechanisation, the use of herbicides, I love bringing my friends up the Blackwater on a nice sunny day. Discovery Points Pingback: Around the Blackwater | Irish waterways history. I was wondering if you could pass my email address onto Jim O’Malley, I’m looking into a project on the Blackwater and would love to include stories from his travels last year! Observers aimed to cover all the main channels along with all tributaries feeding into the main system (both SAC and non SAC). Am now starting to explore it more starting with visit to Templemichael recently ,met local man works locally who gave me some wonderful information on area . … “ and it lists 18 publications of which many are about the Blackwater area. the Lismore Canal, which now has a page of its own here. Thanks to Nicholas Grubb for information on this and Camphire House; his own site has more information and photos about Dromana. Weather; Water Level; Gallery; Links; Contact. The inclined planes on Dukart’s Canal, The machine demands a sacrifice: Shannon cranes, Cots -v- barges: defining Irish waterways, Waterways Ireland’s workboat Inis Cealtra, The steamer Dover Castle for sale in 1840, The Doonass bleach mill and Conway’s Canal, L & M Keating: the modern Henry, Mullins & McMahon, The National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Lakes of Killarney, The Ulster Canal 02: the southern strategic priority, The Ulster Canal 05: studies and appraisals, The Ulster Canal 07: the supposed benefits, The Ulster Canal 11: some information from Waterways Ireland (and the budget), The Ulster Canal 12: departmental bullshit. Kate Douglas Wiggin wrote: Next came Dromana Castle, where the extraordinary old Countess of Desmond was born,–the wonderful old lady whose supposed one hundred and forty years so astonished posterity. One thing I would like to see is a walking route along all rivers. Contributers to this website will be most welcome to attend book launch or come to Clubáras (GAA), Youghal, 6th Nov, 8.00. The navigable River Bride joins from the west. Here is an account of a meeting held in Fermoy in 1844 to promote a proposal to make the Blackwater navigable from Lismore to Fermoy. Licences . In 1950 the County Engineer, David Sheedy, wrote to the Gardaí in Middleton, Co. Cork to complain about the lenient sentence of a 10 shilling fine passed on a lorry driver who crossed the bridge. A Mallow resident commented to me on the third day, ‘Tuhere’s great therapy ina flowing river.’ T.S. Yours is a most enjoyable and informative article. The Blackwater is gorgeous and woefully underused. Note the sprat weir (for catching fish) in front of the abbey. Let me recommend your book again and point out that it’s of interest not only for its information and photos about the Blackwater and Bride but also for the glimpses it provides of the coastal trade under sail in Britain and Ireland. In March 2015 we went down as many boreens as we could find and took photos of the water from the land, to complement those on this page, which are largely of the land from the water. Rooms Search. How I loved this article… as an Australian who may never actually get to do this ‘cruise’ ( it won’t be for the want of trying), I was swept along the waterways with you… you have a great way of taking readers along… for that I am grateful. Thanks, Gerry. and highlighting hiking routes. I might mention here that anyone who wants to “fly” up the Blackwater can use the Ordnance Survey online maps (free), starting at Youghal. Other notable species occurring within the SPA are pale-bellied brent goose, common shelduck, Eurasian teal, mallard, Northern shoveler, red-breasted merganser, great cormorant, little egret, grey heron, Eurasian oystercatcher, common ringed plover, grey plover, red knot, common greenshank and ruddy turnstone. Thanks, Antoin: that’s very interesting. Use our Map of … I am retired now, but still contribute occasionaly. [3] Like many Irish and British rivers, salmon stocks declined in recent years, but the Irish government banned commercial netting of salmon off the coast of Ireland in November 2006. This, remember, is where the Bride joined the Blackwater. I am planning to walk the full course of the Blackwater next Aug-Sept from its source on Cloughfune Mt (Mulkaghareirek Mts) to Youghal Harbour. Maps: We have made our own maps! Waterford County Museum has 92 pictures of the Blackwater and related matters, including one of a hunt crossing the river on the Villierstown ferry. The Blackwater or Munster Blackwater (Irish: An Abha Mhór, The Big River) is a river which flows through counties Kerry, Cork, and Waterford in Ireland. Schooners might take on only half a load in Cappoquin and complete the load further downriver, in deeper water. It is rumoured that Norman leader Raymond le Gros is buried here. “HAYMAN, SAMUEL (1818–1886), antiquarian writer, eldest son of Matthew Hayman of South Abbey, Youghal, co. Cork, by Helen, third daughter of Arundel Hill of Doneraile in the same county, was born at Youghal on 27 July 1818. Level 5 lockdown extended to 5 April, what it means for anglers. Province of Munster ; County Cork ; Fermoy ; Fermoy Hotels; Search. Bill Daly, Thanks for that tip. Spinning and fly fishing for salmon are the methods allowed on all fisheries, but on some fisheries the use of a worm or shrimp is allowed. It is the 20th largest island in the world. Some were taken from shore early in the day, when the sun was shining, and some were taken on other visits to the area. Is it available by post? Fish Giarha . Learn how your comment data is processed. It was probably written in the 1940’s and I was able to view it some years ago in the Research Department at Cork City Library when I was undertaking some research at UCC. Let us end by quoting Kate Douglas Wiggin again: Down the lovely river we went, lazily lying back in the sun, almost the only passengers on the little craft, as it was still far too early for tourists; down past Villierstown, Cooneen Ferry, Strancally Castle, with its ‘Murdering Hole’ made famous by the Lords of Desmond, through the Broads of Clashmore; then past Temple Michael, an old castle of the Geraldines, which Cromwell battered down for ‘dire insolence,’ until we steamed slowly into the harbour of Youghal […]. I don’t know what dredging might have been done in recent centuries to make the Blackwater navigable to Cappoquin, but I think that even now you have to have the tide with you. Beat Map; Disclaimer; Location. For some time I have had a page about it here, based on a boat trip from Youghal to (and a little beyond) Cappoquin and on road trips to the Bride and the Lismore Canal.. I am indebted to Beth O’Loughlin for the next photo, taken from above the boathouse. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d2ZjDAv_XmI. [4], Towns along the river are Youghal,[5] Cappoquin, Lismore, Fermoy, Mallow and Rathmore. River Moy Report Week ending 28th Feb 2021. Annraoi O Liathain walked it in 1959 and subsequently wrote a book ‘As Gaeilge’ about his experience. The dinghies, moored to a float, give some idea of the scale, The river meets the bay at Rhincrew, where the Knights Templar had a preceptory, The N25 Cork–Waterford road bridge, built in 1958. It rises in the Mullaghareirk Mountains in County Kerry and then flows in an easterly direction through County Cork, through Mallow and Fermoy. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. bjg. There is no marked trail connecting the Blackwater Way with the Kerry Way; an unmarked route connects Shrone with the start of the Kerry Way in Killarney. 3.5. Unfortunately, shortly after we passed the N25 bridge on the boat-trip, the sky clouded over, and photos from later that day were taken in rain or in poor light. His encounters with farmers, anglers, The average size of the brown trout is rather small. The Act established a Bridge Commission to manage the construction and to maintain and operate the bridge from the tolls raised. He begins: The 57 miles of this river, from Mallow (rail) to the sea, are in my opinion the finest part of an Irish canoe-cruise. She arrived in Ireland in September 1907 and continued sailing on the River Blackwater between Youghal and Cappoquin in County Waterford until 1913, when she was scrapped”. Its taken longer than I had expected to get it into print but hopefully it will be worth it in the end. O’Malley’s writing is, however, much more than a conventional Thank you BjG for a lovely trip on the Munster Blackwater with the River Bride and the Lismore Canal. Ashe Quay, Fermoy Ireland. Fish Gairha . The Blackwater or Munster Blackwater (Irish: An Abha Mhór, The Big River) is a river which flows through counties Kerry, Cork, and Waterford in Ireland. It rises in the Mullaghareirk Mountains in County Kerry and then flows in an easterly direction through County Cork, through Mallow and Fermoy. [2] Share. Tony’s usual trips last ninety minutes (€20 per head), but we were fortunate enough, in 2008, to contact him just before the start of his season, when he was able to give us a much longer trip all the way to Cappoquin and back. http://thatmomentintime-crissouli.blogspot.com/, I have already subscribed to your site as a follower…, Thanks, Chris. Prior to the establishment of the county system between the 13th and 16th centuries, each county comprised a … Small boats used its lower, tidal reaches, but in the eighteenth century there was a proposal to link the Brickey to the Finisk, another small river that flows into the Blackwater south of Cappoquin. More books… Maps. The total catchm… On the east bank, the collection of buildings at Dromana starts with the Rock House, built in the mid-1700s as “a sort of estate folly” at Dromana but then used as a ferryman’s house. Map. This will be published in September/ October 2011 and will be richly illustrated with photographs from the river, plus text about people and historical events associated with it. The emphasis is on fishing. The river divides County Armagh from County Tyrone and … Back in Wales now but would like to keep in touch. We were on the Blackwater last week, visiting from the land [I’ll be writing up the results as opportunity offers], and really you have to get on the water to see the river properly. Mark Cassidy, chancellor of Kilfenora, co. Clare, and perpetual curate of Newtownards, co. Down, by whom he had an only child. Ballynatray House lodge, salmon weir and thatched boathouse. It’s on sale at “Wordsworth” Millstreet and in towns along the Blackwater and beyond. Its early path is among considerable mountains; but its lower channel is along a pleasant valley, partly expanded in flatness, and partly screened by low and softly-outlined heights. Jan 1st - May 11th - 1 fish per day** May 12th - Aug 31st - 3 fish per day … My name is Bernard Murphy, I live in Ballyduff Upper Co. Waterford ex-sub editor of The Avondhu newspaper. On the Blackwater (Munster). Thanks for the wonderful photos. Could you please pass my e-mail address to Niall O’Brien as I would like to copy of his book (Blackwater and Bride). The Blackwater or Munster Blackwater (Irish: An Abha Mhór, The Big River) is a river which flows through counties Kerry, Cork, and Waterford in Ireland. In other words, the definition of navigability was much broader in bygone days than it is now. If you’re interested in taking part you can send me an email at frances.mulraney@rte.ie. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. View all. There … Great inconvenience was caused to passsengers, bus drivers, trucks and commercial delivery vans due to these restrictions. The rich lands in the valley of the Munster Blackwater were colonised by English settlers, including Sir Walter Raleigh, after the Elizabethan plantations. The Ballincurrig Beat is one of the most beautiful locations along the river and has an excellent piece of fly … The local authorities of Cork and Waterford requested funding and support for the building of a new bridge. Mike Hackett, Youghal. Coolbagh quay, with vans and a canoe, also on the east side, Further up on the east side: how nice to have boats at the bottom of the garden. Britain and Ireland. bjg, In living memory coal was transported by boat as far bewley bridge on the Finnisk I’m not sure what the distribution arrangements are. And I’ll join in recommending Niall’s book: if there’s anyone who wants to buy a copy, leave a Comment and I’ll pass on the message to Niall. We diverted from the main channel to go to the east of Big Island to pick up a pilot. http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Guide-Youghal-Ardmore-Blackwater-Samuel-Hayman/9781241143565, An 1898 reprint of The Illustrated Guide to the Blackwater and Ardmore is available free at Traveller (8) Dining (3) Pool & Beach (2) Payments made by partners … I’ll be grateful for any corrections you can make if I get anything wrong. “An Act for the Erection of a Bridge across the River Blackwater, at or near Foxhole and the Town of Youghal in the County of Cork to the opposite Side in the County of Waterford and for making the necessary Approaches thereto” Costs once construction had begun increased by 56% due to the discovery that the rock profile was considerably lower than initial borings had suggested. Explore! I hope you may make it some day. Check In — / — / — Check Out — / — / — Guests — Contact accommodation for availability. He also says he’s writing a book on his journey along the Blackwater and that Bill Power, of Fermoy and Mitchelstown, is also about to publish a book on the river. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The Blackwater Way connects with the East Munster Way at Clogheen. There are some nice drawings, including a steamer on page 41. bjg. It’s easier to see from the water than from the land. Brian, Gairha , Ireland Show map Check-in date . [7], This article is about one of the Irish rivers called the "Blackwater". (on canoe or kayak). His entry in the Dictionary of National Biography says ( Log Out /  The book is called Blackwater and Bride: Navigation and Trade, 7000BC to 2007, published by Niall O’Brien Publishing in 2008, ISBN 978-0-9560959-0-9. Outstanding fly fishing on the Munster Blackwater. Some remains of the quay are still visible and there is a slipway to the right of the houses. The Grand Hotel Fermoy. Incredible I didn’t know of such beauty in a place I once lived. On occasion, much to the annoyance of the local authorities, people chanced crossing the bridge – endangering themselves and others. Plans and draft contract documents were laid before Waterford County Council on 25th November 1957. I have been researching the Blackwater and Bride for my ongoing book on the Kathleen & May and have met with several of the people in the area who have great knowledge. His knowledge of the river and its history is phenomenal. Coordinates. The redoubtable F E Prothero, Rear-Commodore of the Cruising Club, wrote just over three pages about the Blackwater, from Kanturk down to the sea, in A New Oarsman’s Guide to the Rivers and Canals of Great Britain and Ireland edited by F E Prothero and W A Clark and published by George Philip and Son, London, in 1896, as a Cruising Club Manual. The tidal flats attract numbers of waders and wildfowl and the species named as targets for conservation within the SPA include an internationally important population of black-tailed godwit as well as nationally important populations of Eurasian wigeon, European golden plover, Northern lapwing, dunlin, bar-tailed godwit, Eurasian curlew and common redshank. Sea Fishing Maps for Ireland; Sea Fish species; Sea Angling and Conservation; Tackle and Baits for the Sea Angler; Sea Angling Tips; Fishing Reports. … Coshbride means "banks of the Bride", referring to the River Bride. Little egret, European golden plover and bar-tailed godwit are listed on Annex I of the E.U. Many of the longer Irish rivers flow, for at least part of their journey to the sea, along courses where the gradient is quite limited. In light of the lack of any profit from the tolls on the bridge and in consequence of the stated importance of the bridge to the counties of Cork and Waterford it was agreed to build a new bridge under the direction and control of the counties of Cork and Waterford. Here is some information about the Purton boat graveyard, on the Severn estuary in Gloucestershire, which includes some vessels that traded with the Blackwater. I know that a Bridge over the river had a lifting in the past suggesting that boats were able to go up the river at some stage. If you can find a way of seeing some of it from a boat it’s even better! We saw only about a dozen boats moving on the river. Your walk is a great idea; best of luck with it. bjg. 26-02-2021 . 145 reviews #2 of 2 Hotels in Fermoy. You can read Major Raven-Hart’s account of Blackwater canoeing in the 1920s on a link at the bottom of this page. Both rivers have fine stone quays as well as some lesser quays: the larger quays were probably those used for the timber trade. However, I would welcome further information. o Munster Blackwater (Mallow North) Drainage Scheme o Munster Blackwater (Mallow South) Drainage Scheme o Munster Blackwater (Mallow West) Drainage Scheme Each phase when complete will increase the level of flood protection within the phase area. Here are the maps for the Avondhu Way, and here are all the maps we’ve made. “This important bridge, linking the Counties and County Boroughs of Cork and Waterford on one of the most important national arteries will facilitate communications of all kind between the areas in question and I have no doubt will constitute an important economic asset to the south in the years to come”. In 1863, the Commissioners had an inspection of the bridge carried out by Charles Tarrant, County Surveyor of Waterford and Frederick Deverill, County Surveyor of the East Riding of Cork. Its source is to the north of Fivemiletown, County Tyrone. If possible and obviously with your permission, I would like to re-produce much of the item this coming Christmas. Wonderful pictures and surprising to spot my mothers old family cottage at Cooneen visited twice as a visitor from New Zealand. SW Ireland. I believe that boats could go up to Affane; the 6″ map (around 1840) shows a sort of dock and the 25″ (around 1900) shows a limekiln, which would have benefited from water transport. Reasonator; PetScan; Scholia; … Kerry Blackwater The Blackwater River or Kerry Blackwater is a river in County Kerry, southwestern Ireland. Having there received his early education from the Rev. The Irish section incorporates the Wicklow Way, the South Leinster Way, the East Munster Way, the Blackwater Way and parts of the Kerry Way and the Beara Way. There are said to be shallows in the Blackwater; there are also some fish weirs. Save . We’ll return to it later. There are similar hotels available. Rising in the Mullaghareirk Mountains, the Blackwater flows through [4], The Blackwater Estuary was listed on the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance on 11 June 1996. Thanks, Frances: I’ve passed the request on to Jim. Mr. Blaney wrote on the 26th January 1963, to convey his apologies that due to “…a sudden attack of influenza…” he was prevented from attending the opening of Youghal Bridge. Light the Munster Blackwater River.