Cork is exceptionally fortunate to have a choice of well stocked and very clean rivers. Licences are required to fish them so prepare well before coming to visit.
Cork is very fortunate to have many safe anchorages and being in close proximity to excellent fishing territories. Quite a few companies specialise in fishing trips for groups or individuals.
Killarney National Park is one of Ireland's most famous parks if not THE most famous and beautful park in the country. Situated in south-west Ireland it is close to the most westerly point in Europe. It is an easy drive from Cork as a day trip or it is easily worth a stopover to explore it in depth.