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Helicopter trip. west coast ireland

Whilst on holiday in Ireland (Co. Clare) next summer I want to do a coastal Helicopter scenic flight as per Billy Connelly the other night on TV. Pref helicopter but lifght aircragt is also a possibility.

Any one know any contacts in the area.... Not much to be found on Google and I would prefer any recommendations people have anyway!

Ta very much
I save so I can spend.

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  • jstyles
    jstyles Posts: 270 Forumite
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    My first port of call would be information at Shannon Airport and take it from there. Check out flying schools at Shannon - get this off the web.!
  • beefster
    beefster Posts: 740 Forumite
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    Ta but.......... not being rude or anything.............. I have done the obvious things, looking for specific contacts really.

    As a fisherman yourself... any hints for fishing in this part of Ireland. Pollack of the rocks and lure fishing - Pike on Lough Derg looks good? I am a bit resticted by the 15kg weight limit on ryan air but am determined to get the rods out. hence - butter the family up with the flying trip!
    I save so I can spend.
  • jstyles
    jstyles Posts: 270 Forumite
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    Not done much sea fishing there. Just pollack off the rocks. I mainly fished Loch Derg on a fairly regular basis. (my brother used to live in Limerick so I was a frequent visitor). Great fun.

    Went mainly for Pike. Some big boogers in there. A 28-pounder on light tackle towed our rowing boat 100 yards! Try balloon fishing for them in the reeds.

    Definitely rent a boat and, of course, take your wet-weather gear (even in July/August)!
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