Kildysart
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Kildysart, officially Killadysert , is a village in County Clare
, Ireland
. It is on the north bank of the Shannon Estuary
on the R473 coastal route between Ennis
and Kilrush
. Recently re-branded as 'The Fisherman's Haven' it is famed for the excellent fishing resources nearby.
A boat can be chartered in Kildysart for fishing in the Shannon Estuary, or for trips to the many islands that lie off the village. Fish such as Conger, Skate, Greater and Lesser Dogfish, Pollock, Thorn Back Ray, Flounder and Tope, among others, can be caught in this area. These species can also be caught off the Cahercon Pier, which is open to the public and is approximately one mile from Kildysart. Bait in the form of Peeler Crab and Lugworm is available in good quantity in the area.
County Clare
-History:There was a Neolithic civilisation in the Clare area — the name of the peoples is unknown, but the Prehistoric peoples left evidence behind in the form of ancient dolmen; single-chamber megalithic tombs, usually consisting of three or more upright stones...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. It is on the north bank of the Shannon Estuary
Shannon Estuary
The Shannon Estuary is a large estuary where the River Shannon flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The estuary has Limerick at its head and its seaward limits are marked by Loop Head to the north and Kerry Head to the south...
on the R473 coastal route between Ennis
Ennis
Ennis is the county town of Clare in Ireland. Situated on the River Fergus, it lies north of Limerick and south of Galway. Its name is a shortening of the original ....
and Kilrush
Kilrush
Kilrush is a coastal town in County Clare, Ireland. It is located near the mouth of the River Shannon in the south-west of the county. Kilrush is a town of great historical significance, being one of the listed Heritage Towns of Ireland.-History:...
. Recently re-branded as 'The Fisherman's Haven' it is famed for the excellent fishing resources nearby.
Facilities
Although regarded as a quiet village, Kildysart has many local facilities. It has three minimarkets, hardware shops, a bank, pharmacist, clinic, veterinary clinic, credit union, garage, RC church, Community Centre, Quay Marina and seven pubs.History
Kildysart has much history and is mentioned in the Moland Report of 1703, which stated "Kildizert is distant from Lymerick 25 miles and 10 from Ennis, has on it ye ruins of an old church and several cabins."Topography
According to Lewis's Topographical Dictionary of Ireland in 1837, the population of Kildysart had risen to 4501 inhabitants covering 9485 acres (38.4 km²). In 1837 the village contained about 60 houses, irregularly built.Kildysart Quay
A steamboat passed daily on the way to or from Limerick. An application had also been made to the Board of Public Works to improve the Quay near Kildysart, from which pigs, corn, butter and agricultural produce were sent to Limerick in boats; and building material, groceries and other essentials were brought in in return.Businesses
In the early 1900s there were many businesses and trades in the village: saddlers, shoemakers, nailmakers, dressmakers, milliners, blacksmiths, tailors and millers. Most of these no longer exist.Fishing
Kildysart is well known for its fishing, both in the Estuary and in the local lakes. Gortglass, Clonshnacta and Effirnan, which are only about a five minute drive from the village, are trout fishing lakes only, and membership of the local angling club is required to fish in them.A boat can be chartered in Kildysart for fishing in the Shannon Estuary, or for trips to the many islands that lie off the village. Fish such as Conger, Skate, Greater and Lesser Dogfish, Pollock, Thorn Back Ray, Flounder and Tope, among others, can be caught in this area. These species can also be caught off the Cahercon Pier, which is open to the public and is approximately one mile from Kildysart. Bait in the form of Peeler Crab and Lugworm is available in good quantity in the area.
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland