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Well done to all who took part in our competition yesterday.  The winner was Albert Adcock from Tipperary who had nine fish with a total of 359 points.  All were great fish.   Second was S. Butler with 6 fish and 236 points and third was Noel Lane with five fish and 199 points. This was a very enjoyable and convivial day. We will announce further dates once the Munster calendar is fixed. 

 

Fly fishing competition:

On Sunday January 29th 2012 we are holding an open fly fishing competition limited to 20 anglers. The entry fee is Euro 20 per person and there will a draw for boat partners at 10.00 am on the Sunday morning. As the numbers are limited entry names will be taken on a first come first entered basis. To enter please call Tom on 022 27773 or E mail us you details.  There is only one catagory and all are welcome.

Good luck to all

 

We are taking applications for our trainee instructor programme 2012.  Anyone interested in a place should send an E-mail (to info@ballyhasslakes.ie)  or write to us with a short CV and we will revert to all by the end of January

Trainee Instructor Program 2012

 

 

Location	Ballyhass Lakes Outdoor Adventure Centre Mallow
Duration & Accreditation	5 days from Saturday February 11th - 15th 2012  Ballyhass site specific Certificate of qualification
Key Activities	Over an intensive eight days, trainee instructors will receive tuition in all activities at Ballyhass Lakes. They will also learn Group management, Session plans, Risk assessments, Emergency procedures, Incident reporting, Communication, Equipment management and maintenance, Performance evaluation. Over the 8 days  disciplines covered include: ·        Archery, ·        Low ropes ·        Abseiling ·        Rock climbing ·        Aeroball ·        Bouldering (Indoor) ·        Team games ·        Kayaking.
Requirements	Applicants for a position on this course must be 16 years old or over. They should have an interest in the outdoors and are likely to be involved in some sports.  Applicants should be available for continued work experience and training at Ballyhass over the Summer Season.
Target Age Group	This programme is limited to a maximum of 10 places. Over the course of 8 days some participants will be eliminated so that not all the participants are likely to complete the full course.  It is intended that they will be offered trainee positions at Ballyhass Lakes Adventure centre during the 2012 Season and beyond.
Learning objectives	This is an intensive programme to provide applicants with the technical skills to perform assistant instructor duties on all disciplines.  More importantly it is a competitive test of attitude and suitability to be an instructor.

 

June 16th 2011

There is a great run of Salmon on our Blackwater beats with fish being caught on a daily basis. Permitted methods are fly, spinning and worm . You can fish this beautiful part of the river for only Euro 40.00 per day.
an absolute bargain a for a day that may live long in your memory.   Try the experience now!

Many thanks to all the teams and clubs who attended our underage Blitz and Banisteoir skills session.  Clubs in Kinsale mallow, Cromare, Dingle Mallow, Kanturk and Milford contributed over 140 players .
following repeated requests we are planning a Hurling version probably in September.  Thaks to all our Banisteoirs, referees and club personnel. 

Sunday June 12th 2011  - 1.00pm - 4.00pm

GAA Under 10's Football Celebrity Bainisteoir Skills and Blitz

Bring your squad  for under 10's boys and girls to the new sports field at Ballyhass Lakes Adventure Centre, Mallow on June 12th and they will be coached by  current Cork Ladies and Mens Inter- County football players who will also be  your team's bainisteoir for the days blitz  matches.

 This novel format allows your team to be up and close to their current football heros and encourages the young players to maintain their interest in the game. 

 At 1.00pm  your team will be allocated a bainisteoir who will take them for a light skills session, and prepare them for some short Blitz matches. 

 Every member of your squad will take part in the skills session and every member will play in short Blitz matches during the afternoon.  

Information:

Sunday June 12th 2011,

Squads can be mixed boys and girls and not limited by number,

1.00pm sharp  to 4.00 pm at Ballyhass lakes, Cecilstown,  Mallow

Cost:  €5.00 per child. 

Children should arrive in their club gear and with a pack lunch if required.

Car parking available.

 To book your club:  ( limited availability) 

 Contact:  Elaine O Riordan, 

Ballyhass Lakes Adventure Centre, Cecilstown, Mallow, Co Cork

 Tel : 022 27773                                                                  

 Mobile: 087 6304618           

 E: mail:  info@ballyhasslakes.ie          

 

                  

 

 

 

 

March 14th 2011

Our thanks to Donnacha O Connor who visited us with the Sam Maguire all Ireland trophy. Seen here with our own Elaine O Riordan - herself a three time all Ireland winner for Cork.




Saturday March 12th 2011

The Second heat of the TAFFI  Munster Bank angling competition was held today . The over all winner was Pat Hoare ( Blarney Club) with 17 fish. Second was Jonathan Madden ( Templemore club) with  14 fish and third was John Buckley  (Killarney club) with 7 fish.

               

Saturday March 5th 2011

Winners were in order First John Buckley, with seven fish Second Mick McCarthy with five fish and third Colm Geoghean with five fish.  There were over 20 anglers and the fishing was testing as many struggled with very calm conditions, barbless hooks.  Round 2 will be held on Saturday next March 12th

Check out the following links for great angling sequences and activity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2lCn3VIH_Q

Many thanks to Paul Hanley who made the sequence and managed to star in it himself.

Well done Paul!

 

 

In response to requests from visiting schools and sporting teams we have now introduced a fitness assessment module.  Participants will will be assessed by body composition ( age, height, weight, body mass), and set a series of tests to assess their aerobic capacity,   Muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. Each is a carefully controlled test and by use of the Fitnessgram computer a personalised report is generated for each participant that calculates their results and fitness levels related to their own age group norms. The report  highlights areas where they can work on to improve their fitness level.  A full report on each member of the groups is issued to the PE teacher or coach.  This module is an ideal component of a team building day  when the squad could partake in Kayking,  ropes courses and other activities.   Ballyhass can also conduct follow up assessements at future intervals or carry out assessments on a stand alone basis.    

We were very happy to receive the following E mail from McAfee Ireland .  55 of their team had a team building day at Ballyhass during July:

Alex,

Just dropping you a note to say thanks to you and your staff on behalf of all who attended.

The events organized were perfectly matched to our requirements; the 4 events (Archery; Low Ropes; Rock Climbing and Kayaking) were all excellent.

The instructors struck a great balance between fun and succeeding without alienating those who had misgivings about heights and water! they were aware of their responsibilities at all times and instructions were clear for all activities.

Your facility is a beauty spot in it's own right and the catering supplied was the best alfresco experience many of the team ever had. We have done a number of these events over the years - this was by far the best.

Some of the comments afterwards:

"...I'd go there every weekend if I could"
"...I had previously aborted rock climbing on 3 occasions; now I can't get enough!!
"...let's swap the Annual Christmas Party for this!"

Thanks again - apologies for not getting back to you sooner.

BTW - I had mentioned that one of your suppliers had referred you - Willie O'Leary (MFS) who I believe did some t-shirts for you.

Jerry O'Leary
Director Program Management
McAfee Ireland Ltd.

 

Have you visited Ballyhass recently?  Why not leave a comment on your visit, leave a message for your instructor, make plans for a new visit to the activity centre.  Check it out at

http://ballyhasslakes.blogspot.com/

October 2008.

We are very grateful to Denis Goulding who wrote the review of Ballyhass Lakes in this month's Irish Angler digest.  The review is printed in full on the review section of this website. For a hard copy buy the current edition of the Magazine - the Editor Eric Parks  will be very pleased.  Thank you Eric for publishing the article.

We had the pleasure of the company fo Greg Freeway from Detroit who stayed with us for a week in September 07. A very keen and experienced angler he sent us this note:

Many thanks for a truly world class fishing experience!  It was more than I could have imagined. Healthy rainbows all day on dry flies is a dream come true. Thanks for the expereince, the hospitality and the gear.  I will return to Ireland some day and when I do I'll be sure to stop by.  Thanks again for your kindness, generosity and great fish. 

Thank you Greg,  we look forward to your return.