Activities on Lough Coutra Estate
Both driven pheasant shooting and deer stalking are available at Lough Cutra by arrangement. Many of the woodlands at Lough Cutra were planted specifically with shooting in mind and thus offer great sport in a convenient location. At the end of the nineteenth century Lough Cutra was famous throughout Ireland for the quality and number of woodcock presented. There is a full time game keeper on the estate who ensures that all guests are extremely well looked after.

Fishing As the 1000 acre lake of Lough Cutra is private, it has not suffered the same fate as many other lakes in the region - it has not been over fished. There are pike, perch, carp and some large trout as well. Even the most inexperienced angler is going to catch something! There are a couple of boats which are available for use by castle guests, while fishing from the shore can also be very successful. Should anglers get tired of the fishing they can go and explore any of the dozen or so islands dotted around the lake.

Driven Pheasant
The pheasant shoot was established in 2001 by Dromoland Game Sports who run the famous and very successful shoot at the Dromoland Castle Estate in County Clare. On an average day the bag includes pheasant, woodcock, duck and snipe. Lunch is available in the castle by prior arrangement.

Deer Stalking
The fallow deer at Lough Cutra are plentiful. They can be stalked on foot or from high seats positioned at vantage points around the estate. There are mature heads for trophy hunters and local victuallers will harvest the deer by arrangement.