Captain
Niall Boland

Member since July 2022 Lower Kilronan, Ireland
Background
I live on a small island off the Galway coast on the west coast of Ireland, where the sea has always been at the heart of my life. With over 30 years of experience as a commercial fisherman, I've spent a lifetime on, in, and beside the water. Fishing isn't just my livelihood — it's my passion, and nothing would give me greater pleasure than sharing that passion and getting as many people as possible well and truly hooked!
Techniques
We usually fish reefs and ledges around the islands for Mackerel, Pollock, Ling and cod. We target Blue Shark, Porbeagle Shark in the deep waters outside the islands and Tope, a bottom feeding shark found in Galway bay.

Hey, I'm Captain Niall Boland

Lower Kilronan, Ireland
Background
I live on a small island off the Galway coast on the west coast of Ireland, where the sea has always been at the heart of my life. With over 30 years of experience as a commercial fisherman, I've spent a lifetime on, in, and beside the water. Fishing isn't just my livelihood — it's my passion, and nothing would give me greater pleasure than sharing that passion and getting as many people as possible well and truly hooked!
Techniques
We usually fish reefs and ledges around the islands for Mackerel, Pollock, Ling and cod. We target Blue Shark, Porbeagle Shark in the deep waters outside the islands and Tope, a bottom feeding shark found in Galway bay.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(10 reviews)
Lower Kilronan
Trips from US $496

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best trip i have ever been on
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Great Ireland fishing experience!
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Appropriate for children
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Nealy S.
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Great day fishing for sharks!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip / Shark fishing on June 26, 2026
We loved spending the day with Captain Niall! Our small group caught pollock, which he cleaned for us to take back. My husband...
Nealy S. recommends Aran Sea Tours & Fishing Galway Bay
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Lucas H.
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Fantastic and friendly experience.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 9, 2026
Nial provided an excellent service, working well with our family. and ensuring a completely pleasant and memorable experience....
Lucas H. recommends Aran Sea Tours & Fishing Galway Bay
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Kurtis H.
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Fantastic fishing trip + kid-friendly

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on August 3, 2026
We had a wonderful experience aboard the Alissa G! We caught so many fish we lost count.
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Aaron C.
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Best trip i have ever been on

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip / Shark fishing on July 18, 2026
4 shark and 30 Pollock skipper was a gentleman will 100% be going again great value for money
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Steven L.
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Great Ireland fishing experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - 11:30 AM on June 30, 2026
Captain Niall is a great one! Truely passionate about fishing and conservation. He put us on the Pollock and...
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