Adventure & Watersports - Short Breaks Ireland
Adventure & Watersports - Short Breaks Ireland
Adventure & Watersports - Short Breaks Ireland
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
CLARE LIMERICK NORTH TIPPERARY SOUTH OFFALY<br />
Activities<br />
& <strong>Adventure</strong><br />
Guide<br />
for <strong>Ireland</strong>’s Shannon Region
Contents:<br />
Shannon Region Map 2<br />
Introduction 5<br />
Activities:<br />
<strong>Adventure</strong> & <strong>Watersports</strong> 6<br />
Angling 20<br />
Cycling 30<br />
Equestrian 36<br />
Golf 43<br />
Walking 54<br />
Gardens 62<br />
Special Interest 68<br />
For great activity and adventure breaks<br />
visit www.<strong>Short</strong><strong>Breaks</strong><strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
Shannon Region Tourist Information Offices:<br />
• Limerick City Centre<br />
Arthur’s Quay t: +353 61 317522<br />
e: limericktio@ShannonDevelopment.ie<br />
• Ennis, Co. Clare<br />
Arthur’s Row (off O’Connell Street)<br />
– in the Clare Museum t: +353 65 6828366<br />
e: ennistio@ShannonDevelopment.ie<br />
• Shannon Airport, Co. Clare<br />
Arrivals Hall, t: +353 61 471664<br />
e: shannontio@ShannonDevelopment.ie<br />
• Adare, Co. Limerick<br />
Heritage Centre, Main Street, t: +353 61 396255<br />
e: adaretio@ShannonDevelopment.ie<br />
pg: 01
pg:02<br />
<strong>Ireland</strong>’s Shannon Region<br />
Map & Road Guide<br />
The Shannon Region:<br />
• Clare<br />
• Limerick<br />
• North Tipperary<br />
• South Offaly<br />
See below for a more detailed<br />
map of the Shannon Region.
pg:03
pg:04
<strong>Adventure</strong> and<br />
Activity Holidays<br />
in <strong>Ireland</strong>’s Shannon Region<br />
The Shannon Region lies at the heart of the beautiful<br />
West of <strong>Ireland</strong>. This region of many contrasts offers a<br />
particularly diverse and exceptional tourism experience,<br />
ranging from wild scenic landscapes, unspoilt<br />
countryside, a wealth of historic/cultural attractions, to<br />
seaside resorts with beautiful sandy beaches, a rugged<br />
Atlantic coastline, a floral kingdom, the majestic River<br />
Shannon – one of Europe’s great waterways, bustling<br />
rural towns and villages, and a variety of culinary<br />
experiences.<br />
The Shannon Region is the ideal destination to get away<br />
from it all and enjoy a great outdoor holiday experience.<br />
The geography of the area and its amazing diversity of<br />
landscapes, its Atlantic seacoast, numerous rivers and<br />
great lakes, are ideally suited for the outdoor enthusiast<br />
looking for a holiday which is active and varied.<br />
Dominated by water, the region is particularly suited to<br />
watersports enthusiasts. The River Shannon and its<br />
largest lake ‘Lough Derg’ are among Europe’s most<br />
popular watersports venues, and the Atlantic seacoast is<br />
a divers underwater wonderland.<br />
A vast network of quiet country lanes, forest paths and<br />
mountain trails, along the Slieve Bloom Mountains or<br />
through the Burren’s great expanses of glaciated<br />
limestone, and fresh air are perfect for those who want<br />
to relax and enjoy nature at its best, on foot or by bike.<br />
This booklet features information on adventure and<br />
watersports, cruising, walking, cycling, angling,<br />
equestrian, golf, gardens and adventure centres which<br />
offer a wide range of outdoor activity holiday options in<br />
<strong>Ireland</strong>’s Shannon Region. It gives you a flavour of what<br />
the region has to offer to the outdoor enthusiast and<br />
adventure seeker. Contact details for specialist<br />
operators are featured in this booklet to help you<br />
plan your outdoor holiday!<br />
pg:05
pg:06<br />
<strong>Adventure</strong><br />
& <strong>Watersports</strong><br />
<strong>Ireland</strong> is very much a sporting activity country, where one can<br />
surf, cruise, sail, canoe, climb, hill-walk, bike, engage in bird<br />
shooting, windsurf, cruise and scuba dive in wonderful<br />
surroundings. There are a number of approved outdoor<br />
adventure centres in the Shannon Region, catering for a wide<br />
variety of land and water based adventure/watersport activity<br />
options for all levels of experience. Accommodation varies from<br />
residential centres with bunk-style dormitory hostels to using<br />
local hotels and guesthouses.<br />
Lough Derg, <strong>Ireland</strong>’s pleasure lake is the largest lake on the<br />
River Shannon (32,000 acres) and is a watersports paradise<br />
with its well established venue for all kinds of boating, cruising,<br />
yachting, sailing, windsurfing, skiing and angling.
You can hire and captain your own luxury cruiser on the<br />
Shannon and Lough Derg or the call of the ocean may bring you<br />
to Kilrush Marina situated in a busy yachting harbour and a<br />
great base to explore the Atlantic coast and catch a glimpse of<br />
the resident bottlenosed dolphins on the Shannon Estuary.<br />
For further information on adventure breaks visit:<br />
www.ShannonRegionTrails.ie<br />
www.Discover<strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
www.<strong>Short</strong><strong>Breaks</strong><strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
pg:07
pg:08<br />
<strong>Adventure</strong> & <strong>Watersports</strong><br />
Clare<br />
Atlantic Airventure<br />
Shannon, Co. Clare.<br />
The ultimate thrill for flight enthusiasts.<br />
t: +353 87 2037487<br />
e: littlespitfire@gmail.com w: www.atlanticairventure.com<br />
Atlantic Diving School<br />
Licknaun, Larchill, Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
Discover the magical waters of West Clare and<br />
<strong>Ireland</strong>’s west coast by learning how to scuba dive and<br />
obtain your certification.<br />
t: +353 65 6842755 m: +353 86 0570544<br />
e: chris@atlanticdivingschool.ie<br />
w: www.atlanticdivingschool.ie<br />
Ben's Rock Climbing Clinic<br />
The Burren, Co. Clare.<br />
Offering courses and one off sessions for all levels.<br />
Climb, abseil and push your boundaries higher than you<br />
ever thought you could.<br />
t: +353 86 8448622 e: info@bensrockclimbingclinic.com<br />
w: www.bensrockclimbingclinic.com<br />
Born 2 Ride Kitesurfing School<br />
Lahinch, Co. Clare.<br />
Discover the excitement of Kitesurfing in a safe environment<br />
t: +353 87 2060177 w: www.born2ride.net<br />
e: info@lahinchkitesurfingschool.com<br />
w: www.lahinchkitesurfingschool.com<br />
Burren <strong>Adventure</strong>s Dive Centre<br />
“Sunfish”, Aughinish, Co. Clare.<br />
Provides scuba diving courses and experiences for all levels<br />
and ages from 10yrs. As a PADI 5 Star dive centre they pride<br />
themselves on providing the highest standards in training and<br />
dive experiences.<br />
t: +353 65 7078914<br />
e: info@burrenadventures.com<br />
w: www.burrenadventures.com
Clare<br />
Burren Outdoor Education Centre<br />
Turlough, Bellharbour, Co. Clare.<br />
Offering caving, canoeing, sailing, orienteering,<br />
rock climbing, hill walking and much more.<br />
t: +353 65 7078066<br />
e: burrenoec@tinet.ie w: www.burrenoec.com<br />
Clare Leisure World<br />
Showgrounds Road, Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
Bowling, Quasar, tumble towers, video pursuits<br />
and much more.<br />
t: +353 65 6866777 w: www.leisureworld.ie<br />
Dromoland Clay Pigeon Shooting<br />
Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare.<br />
Clay Pigeon shooting year-round, using international<br />
sporting traps for groups or individuals.<br />
t: +353 61 368212 m: +353 87 2534955<br />
Irish Activtiy Holidays<br />
Carhue, Stonehall, Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare.<br />
Offering customised packages for individuals and groups<br />
to include a variety of activities.<br />
t: +353 61 366999 e: info@irishactivityholidays.com<br />
w: www.irishactivityholidays.com<br />
Kilkee Waterworld<br />
Kilkee, Co. Clare.<br />
Offering a range of facilities including guysers and gushers,<br />
bubbles, whirls and lots more.<br />
t: +353 65 9056855<br />
e: info@kilkeewaterworld.ie w: www.kilkeewaterworld.ie<br />
Lahinch Seaworld & Leisure Centre<br />
The Promenade, Lahinch, Co. Clare.<br />
The “ultimate” leisure and activity location, visit Atlantic<br />
Aquarium, Sammy Shark’s Playzone and Neptune’s<br />
retail store.<br />
t: +353 65 7081900 w: www.lahinchseaworld.com<br />
pg:09
pg:10<br />
<strong>Adventure</strong> & <strong>Watersports</strong><br />
Clare<br />
Lakeside <strong>Watersports</strong> Centre<br />
Mountshannon, Co. Clare.<br />
Offers a range of activities including, rowing boats, kayaks<br />
& canoes. All these are for hire at daily or weekly rates.<br />
t: +353 61 927225<br />
e: lakesidecamping@eircom.net<br />
w: www.lakesideireland.com<br />
Lough Derg Powerboat School<br />
Sallybay House, Derry Demense, Ballina/Killaloe, Co. Clare.<br />
Running power boat and motor cruiser training courses,<br />
varying in length from half day to four days.<br />
t: +353 61 375474 e: denis@boatschool.ie<br />
w: www.boatschool.ie<br />
Lough Derg School of <strong>Adventure</strong><br />
Lough Derg Holiday Village, Killaloe, Co. Clare.<br />
Kayaking, canadian canoeing, raft building, team challenges,<br />
water safety and orienteering.<br />
t: +353 85 1343569 e: info@loughdergschoolofadventure.com<br />
w: www.loughdergschoolofadventure.com<br />
Nevsail <strong>Watersports</strong><br />
The Promenade, Kilkee, Co. Clare.<br />
Training courses in sailing, windsurfing, powerboating,<br />
kayaking and canoeing. Summer camps also available.<br />
t: +353 86 3308236 e: info@nevsailwatersports.com<br />
w: www.nevsailwatersports.com<br />
Oceanlife Dive and <strong>Watersports</strong> Centre<br />
East End, Kilkee, Co. Clare.<br />
Oceanlife, Kilkee is a PADI 5 Star Diving resort who<br />
offer PADI dive courses from Discover Scuba all the way<br />
to Assistant Instructor.<br />
t: +353 65 9056707 e: info@oceanlife.ie<br />
w: www.oceanlife.ie<br />
Orbital Winds<br />
Lahinch, Co. Clare.<br />
Offering a range of Kitesurfing courses.<br />
t: +353 87 0659338 e: info@orbitalwinds.com<br />
w: www.orbitalwinds.com<br />
University of Limerick Activity Centre<br />
Two Mile Gate, Killaloe, Co. Clare.<br />
The perfect location for all your outdoor adventure needs.<br />
t: +353 61 376622 e: info@ulac.ie<br />
w: www.ulac.ie
Limerick City & County<br />
Abbey Speedway Karting Centre<br />
Mountmahon, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick.<br />
A fun day out for all at Abbey Speedway Karting Centre.<br />
t: +353 68 51829 e: abbeyspeedways@gmail.com<br />
w: www.abbeyfealekarting.com<br />
Ballyhoura Orienteering<br />
Ballyhoura Failte Ltd, Main Street, Kilfinane, Co Limerick.<br />
Go quad biking, absailing, windsurfing, rock climbing, walking<br />
or bird-watching.<br />
t: +353 63 91300 e: info@ballyhoura.org<br />
w: www.ballyhouracountry.com<br />
Combat Zone<br />
Combat Zone, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick.<br />
Paintballing in over twenty acres of natural woodland.<br />
t: +353 61 302031 e: : sales@combatzone.ie<br />
w: www.combatzone.ie<br />
Fun World<br />
Ennis Road, Limerick.<br />
Family entertainment centre offering, bowling, arcade<br />
amusements & kids play area.<br />
t: +353 61 325088 e: : funworld@eircom.net<br />
w: www.funworld.ie<br />
Kilfinane Outdoor Education Centre<br />
Kilfinane, Co. Limerick.<br />
Canoeing, kayaking, surfing trips, hill-walking, rock climbing,<br />
mountain biking, abseiling, indoor climbing wall, orienteering,<br />
team challenges and much more.<br />
t: +353 63 91161 e: info@kilfinaneoec.com<br />
w: www.kilfinaneoec.com<br />
Kilkornan Karting<br />
Kilcornan, Co. Limerick<br />
The ultimate karting experience.<br />
t: +353 61 393728 e: info@limerickkarting.com<br />
w: www.LimerickKarting.com<br />
Limerick Wake & Ski<br />
Castleconnell, Co. Limerick.<br />
Wakeboarding for extreme watersports enthusiasts.<br />
t: +353 87 7868689 e: cathal@limerickwakeandski.com<br />
w: www.limerickwakeandski.com<br />
pg:11
pg:12<br />
<strong>Adventure</strong> & <strong>Watersports</strong><br />
Limerick City & County<br />
Lazy Dog Clay Bird Shooting<br />
Ballintubber, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick.<br />
All weather clay bird shooting ground, indoor rifle range<br />
and individual tuition by accredited trainer.<br />
t: +353 62 53563 e: lazydogshooting@eircom.net<br />
w: www.ballyhouracountry.com<br />
National Kart Centre Limerick<br />
Corbally, Limerick City.<br />
Located just 5mins from Limericks City centre. Offering<br />
the largest indoor karting track in <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
t: +353 61 340161 e: info@nationalkartcentre.ie<br />
w: www.nationalkartcentre.ie<br />
RIB Tours<br />
Killard, Ardagh, Co. Limerick.<br />
Provide a variety of tours including Foynes Island, Shannon<br />
Estuary, Historical and Wildlife Tours. Tailored private and<br />
commercial trips are also available.<br />
t: +353 86 8140833 e: info@ribtours.ie<br />
w: www.ribtours.ie<br />
University Arena<br />
University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick.<br />
For the basic beginner to the Olympic champion.<br />
Exceptional outdoor and indoor facilities.<br />
t: +353 61 213555<br />
e: Suzanne.fitzpatrick@ul.ie<br />
w: www.universityarena.com<br />
South Offaly<br />
Birr Outdoor Education Centre<br />
Roscrea Road, Birr, Co. Offaly.<br />
Offering a range of watersports and dry land<br />
education courses.<br />
t: +353 57 9120029 e: birr@oec.ie<br />
w: www.oec.ie/birr/locat.html<br />
Esker Shooting Grounds<br />
Banagher, Co. Offaly.<br />
Clay pigeon shooting in Bangher, Co Offaly.<br />
t: +353 57 9152806 e: gun@esker.ie<br />
w: www.esker.ie
South Offaly<br />
Midland Battlefield Live<br />
Birr Equestrian Centre, Kingsborough House,<br />
Fortel, Birr, Co. Offaly.<br />
Team orientated combat simulation that is played in many<br />
types of terrain including forest or field constructed battle<br />
fields.<br />
t: +353 57 91 21961 m: +353 87 2445545<br />
e: noelcosgrave.bec@hotmail.com w: www.birrequestrian.ie<br />
Lough Boora Parklands<br />
Leabeg Tullamore, Co. Offaly.<br />
These magnificent wetlands and wildlife wilderness host<br />
some of the most innovative land and environmental<br />
sculptures in <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
t: :+353 57 9345978 e: info@loughbooraparklands.com<br />
w: www.loughbooraparklands.com<br />
Skydive <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Birr, Co. Offaly<br />
Experience the ultimate adventure of free-falling through the<br />
sky at 200 km/h.<br />
t: +353 1 4430550 or 1850 940 222 e: info@skydiveireland.ie<br />
w: www.skydiveireland.ie<br />
Shannon <strong>Adventure</strong> Canoeing & Camping Holidays<br />
The Marina, Banagher, Co. Offaly.<br />
Offering you an excellent opportunity to get away from the<br />
hustle and bustle and enjoy a relaxing canoeing holiday on the<br />
magnificent River Shannon.<br />
t: +353 57 9151411 e: advcanoe@iol.ie<br />
w: www.iol.ie/~advcanoe/index.html<br />
Sports Rec <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Birr, Co. Offaly.<br />
Offers the ultimate training for team building weekends.<br />
A number of venues and activities are available.<br />
t: +353 9122331 t: 1850 940 222<br />
e: info@sportsrecireland.com<br />
w: www.sportsrecireland.com<br />
North Tipperary<br />
Gauntlet<br />
Kylenoe Terryglass Co. Tipperary.<br />
Offering five thrilling combat zones where you will enjoy ten<br />
action packed games.<br />
t: +353 67 22909 e: info@gauntlet.ie<br />
w: www.gauntlet.ie<br />
pg:13
pg:12 pg:14<br />
<strong>Adventure</strong> & <strong>Watersports</strong><br />
North Tipperary<br />
Go with the Flow River <strong>Adventure</strong>s<br />
Roscrea, North Tipperary.<br />
‘Go with the Flow’ offers guided river treks, multi-day trips,<br />
canoe hire, courses and much more.<br />
t: +353 87 2529700 e: info@gowiththeflow.ie<br />
w: www.gowiththeflow.ie<br />
Portroe Dive Centre<br />
Old Quarries, Portroe, Co. Tipperary.<br />
<strong>Ireland</strong>'s first inland dive centre. Portoe has been an<br />
"unofficial" alternative dive site for divers for many years.<br />
With depths ranging from 3m to 39m, there is something for<br />
all grades of divers here. Visibility can range from 3m to 15m.<br />
t: +353 86 0581579 w: www.diveportroe.com<br />
Cruising: Clare<br />
Doolin2Aran Ferries<br />
Doolin Pier and Liscannor Pier, Co. Clare.<br />
Offering daily sailings (April to October) to the Aran Islands<br />
and the Cliffs of Moher from Doolin pier in Co. Clare.<br />
t: +353 65 7075949 or +353 87 2453239<br />
e: mohercruises@eircom.net<br />
w: www.mohercruises.com<br />
Doolin Ferries<br />
Doolin Pier, Doolin, Co. Clare.<br />
Sailings from Doolin to the Aran Islands.<br />
t: +353 65 7074 455 e: info@doolinferries.com<br />
w: www.doolinferries.com<br />
Emerald Star<br />
Connaught Harbour, Portumna, Co. Galway.<br />
Explore <strong>Ireland</strong>’s beautiful waterways.<br />
t: +353 909 741 120 e: portuma@leboat.comt<br />
w: www.emeraldstar.ie<br />
Holy Island Tour<br />
Mountshannon, Co. Clare.<br />
Tour one of the most famous monastic sites in <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
t: +353 909 741 120 e: gerardmmadden@eircom.net<br />
w: www.eastclareheritage.com
Cruising: Clare<br />
Kilrush Marina<br />
Kilrush, Co. Clare.<br />
Situated on <strong>Ireland</strong>s unspoilt west coast, offering a unique<br />
blend of facilities and attractions<br />
t: +353 65 9052072 w: www.kilrushcreekmarina.ie<br />
O’Callaghan Angling & Cruising<br />
Liscannor, Co. Clare.<br />
Caters for anglers, cruisers, divers, surf riders,<br />
photographers, ornithologists, dolphin and whale -watchers,<br />
just to mention a few.<br />
t: +353 65 6821374 e: mocallaghan.ennis@eircom.net<br />
w: www.ocallaghanangling.com<br />
Scattery Island Ferries<br />
Dolphin Discovery, Kilrush, Co. Clare.<br />
Escape the hustle and bustle, cars and noise on a trip to<br />
Scattery Island with its breathtaking views over the Shannon.<br />
t: +353 65 9051327<br />
e: info@discoverdolphins.ie<br />
w: www.discoverdolphins.ie<br />
Shannon Castle Line<br />
Williamstown Harbour, Whitegate, Clare.<br />
A family run fleet of modern, self-drive 2-8 berth motor<br />
cruisers fitted out to the highest standards. No previous<br />
boating experience necessary.<br />
t: +353 61 927042 e: sales@shannoncruisers.com<br />
w: www.shannoncruisers.com<br />
Shannon Ferry Group<br />
Killimer Kilrush Co. Clare<br />
This pleasant 20 minute journey links the main tourist routes<br />
of the West of <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
t: :+353 65 905312 e: sales@shannoncruisers.com<br />
w: www.shannonferries.com<br />
The Spirit of Killaloe<br />
Abbey St, Killaloe, Co. Clare.<br />
A luxury 50-seater passenger boat, providing a detailed<br />
commentary on all the historical sites as you cruise past<br />
shores of Lough Derg. Catering facilities available on board.<br />
t: +353 86 8140559 e: info@spiritofkillaloe.ie<br />
w: www.spiritofkillaloe.com<br />
pg:15
pg:16<br />
<strong>Adventure</strong> & <strong>Watersports</strong><br />
Cruising: South Offaly<br />
Carrick Craft<br />
The Marina, Banagher, Co. Offaly.<br />
<strong>Ireland</strong>'s largest privately owned cruiser companies with two<br />
Marinas on the Shannon and one on the Erne, offering weekly<br />
hires or short-breaks on their extensive fleet of<br />
2 to 8 berth cruisers.<br />
t: +353 57 91 51000 e: sales@carrickcraft.com<br />
w: www.cruise-ireland.com<br />
The River Queen<br />
The Marina, Banagher, Co. Offaly.<br />
Sit back, relax and enjoy a Shannon cruise on board a 50<br />
seater passenger boat<br />
t: +353 57 9151112 e: info@silverlinecruiser.com<br />
w: www.silverlinecruisers.com<br />
Silverline Cruisers<br />
The Marina, Banagher, Co. Offaly.<br />
This company operates a fleet of 2-12 berth charter cruisers<br />
on the River Shannon. <strong>Short</strong> breaks available. They also cater<br />
for school tours, groups with their 54-seater passenger boat.<br />
t: +353 57 91 51112 e: info@silverlinecruisers.com<br />
w: www.silverlinecruisers.com<br />
Cruising: North Tipperary<br />
Shannon Sailing<br />
Nenagh, Dromineer, Co. Tipperary.<br />
Sail in their new fleet of Tirion 6 meter keelboats. No<br />
experience needed. Skipper available. Yacht cruises for<br />
families and small groups. Junior and adult sail training<br />
courses throughout the summer.<br />
t: +353 67 24499 e: shannonsailing@eircom.net<br />
w: www.shannonsailing.com<br />
The KU-EE-TU<br />
Calista, Dromineer, Co. Tipperary.<br />
A fifty-three seat water bus which departs from the New<br />
Harbour in Dromineer to explore Lough Derg. Group outings<br />
welcome. Live music, parties and food can be arranged. Yachts<br />
and small cruisers for hire.<br />
t: +353 67 24295 or +353 87 2142363<br />
f: +353 67 23488<br />
<strong>Adventure</strong> & <strong>Watersports</strong>
Dolphin Watching: Clare<br />
Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt<br />
Carrigaholt, Loop Head Peninsula, Co. Clare.<br />
Dolphin & Nature Boat Trips at the Mouth of the Shannon.<br />
Resident group of bottlenose dolphins; also, sea birds, seals,<br />
feral goats, dramatic cliffs, caves, historic ruins.<br />
t: +353 65 9058156 e: info@dolphinwatch.ie<br />
w: www.dolphinwatch.ie<br />
Dolphin Discovery Kilrush<br />
Kilrush, Co. Clare.<br />
Discover the magic of the Shannon Dolphins from <strong>Ireland</strong>'s<br />
newest and largest dolphin watching cruise vessel "Dolphin<br />
Discovery" from Kilrush Marina.<br />
t: +353 65 9051327 e: info@discoverdolphins.ie<br />
w: www.discoverdolphins.ie<br />
Surfing: Clare<br />
Aloha Surf School<br />
4 RHO, Fanore, Co. Clare.<br />
Offer surfing lessons to all age groups. No experience<br />
necessary and all equipment is provided. Aloha Surf School is<br />
approved by the Irish Surfing Association.<br />
t: +353 87 2133996 e: enquiries@surfschool.tv<br />
w: www.surfschool.tv<br />
Ben’s Surf Clinic<br />
Lahinch, Co. Clare.<br />
Mobile coaching unit which can set up and run clinics<br />
anywhere there are decent waves. Surfers must provide their<br />
own surfing equipment; some available for hire.<br />
t: +353 86 8668622 e: ben@benssurfclinic.com<br />
w: www.benssurfclinic.com<br />
Green Room Surf School & Shop<br />
Marine Parade (next to Enzos) Lahinch, Co. Clare.<br />
Surf lessons and all equipment supplied. All qualified<br />
and to Beach Life Guard standards aswell as qualified<br />
surf instructors.<br />
t: +353 65 7082771 / +353 87 9833019<br />
e: stuartsurfergreen@hotmail.com<br />
w: www.greenroomlahinch.com<br />
<strong>Adventure</strong> & <strong>Watersports</strong><br />
pg:17
pg:18<br />
<strong>Adventure</strong> & <strong>Watersports</strong><br />
Surfing: Clare<br />
Lahinch Surf School<br />
Ballyfaudeen, Lahinch, Co. Clare.<br />
Learn to surf with Irish Surfing Champion John McCarthy's<br />
Lahinch Surf School. Tuition available for adults and children.<br />
All equipment provided.<br />
t: +353 87 9609667 e: lahinchsurfschool@eircom.net<br />
w: www.lahinchsurfschool.com<br />
Ocean Scene Surf School<br />
Church Street, Lahinch, Co. Clare.<br />
Ocean Scene offer one off lessons or three or five day courses.<br />
All instructors are fully qualified.<br />
t: +353 65 7081108 or +353 86 8120400<br />
e: surf@oceanscene.ie<br />
w: www.oceanscene.ie<br />
Orbital Winds<br />
Lahinch, Co. Clare.<br />
Offer a range of kite-surfing courses. All instructors are all<br />
IKO certified. Courses range from private lessons to full<br />
packages designed to teach a complete beginner.<br />
t: +353 87 0659338 e: info@orbitalwinds.com<br />
w: www.orbitalwinds.com
explore Clare’s<br />
coastline<br />
Looking for adventure,<br />
fun and something different?<br />
... log onto: www.clare.ie or<br />
www.adventure.ireland.ie/WEST-CLARE.aspx<br />
A Shannon Development Initiative
pg:20<br />
Angling<br />
If the thought of fishing for hard-fighting, wild salmon, trout,<br />
pike, bream, tench, roach, rudd, perch and dace in beautifully<br />
scenic surroundings, appeals to you, then a great adventure<br />
awaits. Throughout the Shannon Region all the ingredients for a<br />
great fishing holiday are available in abundance.<br />
Wild Atlantic salmon are seasonal visitors to the mid and lower<br />
reaches of the River Shannon and in its tributaries the Brosna,<br />
Fergus, Mulcair and Maigue rivers. These rivers and their<br />
tributaries also hold stocks of brown trout. The River Shannon’s<br />
largest lake, Lough Derg, is a vast mixed fishery with a modest<br />
stock of brownies. Doonbeg River in West Clare has a good run<br />
of Salmon and sea trout while the River Suir in County Tipperary<br />
is good brown trout water, renowned as a dry-fly fishery.
The stretch of the River Shannon at the village of Castleconnell,<br />
Co. Limerick continues to bewitch anglers with its prestigious<br />
game angling waters.<br />
For further information on angling in the Shannon Region visit:<br />
www.Shannon-Fishery-Board.ie<br />
www.ShannonRegionTrails.ie<br />
www.Discover<strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
www.<strong>Short</strong><strong>Breaks</strong><strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
pg:21
pg:22<br />
Angling<br />
Clare<br />
Angling West Coast<br />
Toormore , Kilfenora, Co, Clare<br />
Providing lunch, transport and all of the equipment required<br />
for your angling pleasure.<br />
t: +353 86 883 8166<br />
e: info@westcoastangling.ie<br />
w: www.westcoastangling.ie<br />
Burkes Boat Hire<br />
Main Street, Corofin, Co, Clare<br />
Boats for hire on Loughs, Inchiquin with good trout and Coarse<br />
Angling & Ballycullinan, with good Coarse Angling.<br />
t: +353 065 6837677 e: tcburke@eircom.net<br />
Ballygreen House<br />
Garraunboy, Killaloe,Co. Clare.<br />
Specialising in accommodating anglers for all kinds of fishing.<br />
t: +353 61 376798 or +353 87 641 2658<br />
e: info@pecheirlande.com<br />
w: www.pecheirlande.com<br />
Bridge View & Riverbank Cottages<br />
Drewsboro, Scarriff, Co. Clare.<br />
Self-catering accommodation; bait storage available and<br />
coarse angling catered for.<br />
t: +353 61 921354 e: gmolclare@eircom.net<br />
Carrigaholt Sea Angling Centre<br />
Carrigaholt, Co. Clare, <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
Great sea fishing on board a first class charter boat.<br />
Equipment for hire. Tackle shop on site. Accommodation can<br />
be arranged.<br />
t: +353 65 905 8209 or +353 87 636 7544<br />
e: lukeaston@eircom.net<br />
w: www.fishandstay.com
Clondanagh Cottage Angling Centre<br />
Tulla, Co. Clare.<br />
Bed & Breakfast specialising in angling packages.<br />
Equipment provided.<br />
t: +353 656835429 m: +353 86 8268862<br />
e: clondanaghcottage@eircom.net<br />
w: www.ClondanaghCottage.com<br />
Derg Lodge<br />
Mountshannon, Co. Clare.<br />
Bed & Breakfast and all types of fishing catered for.<br />
t: +353 61 927180 e: derglodge@yahoo.ie<br />
Doon Lake View House<br />
Broadford, Co. Clare.<br />
Bed & Breakfast, boat hire and all types of angling catered for.<br />
t: +353 61 473125<br />
Fishing for Kids<br />
Killaloe, Co, Clare<br />
Opening up a whole new world of outdoor adventure to kids.<br />
t: +353 86 3919472 e: info@fishingforkids.ie<br />
w: www.fishingforkids.ie<br />
FisHerman<br />
Main Street, Killaloe, Co. Clare<br />
Complete packages, pike fishing, guiding, accommodation and<br />
meals, and airport transfers.<br />
t: +353 61 374399 m: +353 87 9857491<br />
e: herman@fisherman.nl w: www.FisHerman.nl<br />
Go Fishing <strong>Adventure</strong> Centre<br />
Kilbaha, Kilrush, Co. Clare.<br />
Deep sea angling charter boat from a magnificent setting on<br />
the Loop Head peninsula.<br />
t: +353 65 905 8174 or +353 87 697 4624<br />
e: michael@gofishing.ie<br />
w: www.gofishing.ie<br />
pg:23
pg:24<br />
Angling<br />
Clare<br />
Hillview House<br />
Maghera Tulla, Co. Clare.<br />
Bed & Breakfast specialising in angling, failities include rods,<br />
drying rooms, drop and collection facility.<br />
t: +353 65 6831927 or +353 87 1250317<br />
e: hillviewhousebandb@eircom.net<br />
w: www.hillviewbandb.com<br />
Inishlosky House<br />
O’Briensbridge, Co. Clare.<br />
Bed & Breakfast, boats for hire and all types of angling<br />
catered for.<br />
t: +353 61 377240 e: inishlosky@hotmail.com<br />
w: www.inishlosky.com<br />
Lakeside Holiday Park<br />
Mountshannon, Co. Clare, <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
Mooring facilities here provide great fishing on Lough Derg.<br />
t: +353 61 927225 e: lakesidecamping@eircom.net<br />
w: www.lakesideireland.com<br />
Lakefield Lodge<br />
Ennis Road, Corofin, Co. Clare.<br />
Bed & Breakfast, boats and engines for hire, and caters for<br />
all types of angling.<br />
t: +353 65 6837675 or m: +353 87 6756465<br />
e: mcleary.ennis@eircom.net<br />
w: www.lakefieldlodgebandb.com<br />
Lough Derg Holiday Centre<br />
Scariff Road, Killaloe, Co. Clare.<br />
Beautiful self-catering development. Boats, engines and<br />
guides for hire. Private harbour.<br />
t: +353 61 376777 e: info@loughderg.net<br />
w: www.loughderg.net<br />
O’Callaghan Sea Angling<br />
Roslevan, Tulla Road, Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
Offering excellent deep sea fishing off <strong>Ireland</strong>’s western<br />
coastline operating out of Liscannor.<br />
t: +353 65 6821374 or m: +353 86 267 3704 /+353 86 152 7755<br />
e: mocallaghan.ennis@eircom.net<br />
w: www.ocallaghanangling.com
Clare<br />
Rathlahine Trout Angling<br />
Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co, Clare<br />
The 15 acre natural lake is stocked with up to 3,000<br />
Rainbow/Brown Trout.Sizes vary from 1lb to 6 lbs.<br />
t: +353 061 368412 e: fintanmeehan@gmail.com<br />
w: www.wix.com/fintanmehan/rta<br />
Scappaflow House<br />
O’Briensbridge, Co. Clare.<br />
Bed & Breakfast; bait storage available and all kinds<br />
of angling catered for.<br />
t: +353 61 377144 w: www.scappaflow@eircom.net<br />
Shannon Sea Angling<br />
Fort House, Cappa, Kilrush, Co, Clare<br />
Deep sea angling charter boat operator from Kilrush<br />
Harbour. ‘Ocean Star’ 26 ft. Fastworker 200 HP Volvo 2<br />
Drive 6-8 Persons<br />
t: +353 87 2281584 e: martinbrennans@eircom.net<br />
Shannon Cottage Country Home<br />
17 Abbey Street, Ennis , Co. Clare.<br />
Providing rented bikes for over 20 year, fishing tackle shop<br />
also onsite.<br />
t: +353 61 377118 e: bandb@shannoncottage.com<br />
w: www.shannoncottage.com<br />
Tierney Cycles & Fishing<br />
17 Abbey Street, Ennis , Co. Clare<br />
Providing rented bikes for over 20 year, fishing tackle shop<br />
also onsite.<br />
t: +353 065 6829433 e: enniscycles@eircom.net<br />
w: www.ennisrentabike.com<br />
pg:25
pg:26<br />
Angling<br />
Limerick City and County<br />
Bleach Lough Angling<br />
Mount Pleasant,Kildimo, Co. Limerick.<br />
Munster’s leading Rainbow Trout angling facility open to<br />
visitors by appointment.<br />
t: + 353 86 2043296 e: secretary@bleachloughanglers.ie<br />
w: www.bleachloughanglers.ie<br />
Castle Oaks House Hotel<br />
Castleconnell, Co. Limerick.<br />
Angling specialist available to offer advice and make all the<br />
necessary arrangements.<br />
t: +353 61 377666<br />
e: info@castleoaks.ie w: www.castleoaks.ie<br />
Celtic Angling<br />
Paddy Dunworth, The Commons, Ballingarry, Limerick.<br />
Offering guided angling, heritage and hill walking tours.<br />
t: +353 69 68202 e: info@celticangling.com<br />
w: www.celticangling.com<br />
Glasha Lake Trout Fishing<br />
Athea, Co. Limerick.<br />
Glasha Lake is a beautiful well maintained brown trout lake,<br />
fully stocked with tackle hire, car parking, picnic area, shop<br />
and toilets.<br />
t: +353 068 42295<br />
Jim Robinson Angling Centre<br />
140 Oakleigh Wood, Dooradoyle, Limerick City.<br />
All kinds of angling can be arranged and expert personal<br />
guidance and tuition provided.<br />
t: +353 87 233 9999 or +353 61 453808<br />
e: jimrob@iol.ie<br />
Millbank House & Angling Centre<br />
Richard Keays, Millbank House, Murroe, Limerick.<br />
Specialising in services for salmon, trout and pike anglers.<br />
t: +353 61 386115 f: +353 61 386560<br />
e: info@millbankhouse.com<br />
w: www.millbankhouse.com<br />
The Great Pike Fishing Company<br />
5 Greenview Close, The Fairways, Castletroy.<br />
The Great Pike Fishing Company has been offering Irish<br />
hospitality to clients for over ten years.<br />
t: +353 87 2438120 e: marlinkjs@yahoo.com<br />
w: www.greatpikefishing.com<br />
Useful Contacts: Angling
North Tipperary<br />
Abbeyvale House<br />
Mary Flanagan-Hunt, Abbeyvale House,<br />
Holycross, Co. Tipperary.<br />
The Suir is one of <strong>Ireland</strong>’s premier brown trout rivers<br />
with good Salmon runs especially in the lower reaches.<br />
Permits arranged; advice on the local area and drying<br />
room available.<br />
t: +353 504 43032 e: info@abbeyvalehouse.com<br />
w: www.abbeyvalehouse.com<br />
Oakpark Lodge<br />
Owen O’Carroll, Oakpark Lodge, Portland,<br />
Lorrah, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.<br />
t: +353 90 9747143 e: oakpark@eircom.net<br />
w: www.shannonfishing.com<br />
Riverrun House<br />
Tom & Lucy Sanders, Riverrun House,<br />
Terryglass, Co. Tipperary.<br />
Terryglass boasts a magnificent harbour which is only a<br />
stroll away. This area is renowned for its coarse fishing, pike,<br />
rudd and bream. Lake boats with engines available for hire<br />
for angling.<br />
t: +353 67 22125 e: riverrun@iol.ie<br />
w: www.riverrun.ie<br />
Shannon Breeze<br />
Noel Bugler, Shannon Breeze, Ballina, Co. Tipperary.<br />
Pike and trout angling packages including accommodation,<br />
boat hire, guides and fishing tackle.<br />
t: +353 61 375027 m: +353 86 3919472<br />
e: nbgler@hotmail.com<br />
w: www.shannonbreezekillaloe.com<br />
T J’s Angling Centre<br />
T J O’Brien, T J’s Angling Centre, Main Street,<br />
Ballina / Killaloe, Co. Tipperary.<br />
Services include bait ordering storage, Ghillie services<br />
and tackle shop.<br />
t: +353 61 376009 or +353 87 810 8225<br />
e: info@tjsangling.com w: www.tjsangling.com<br />
Tir na Fiuise Cottages - Lime Kiln Cottage<br />
Terryglass, Co, Tipperary<br />
The Lime Kiln is a traditional style cottage on an organic farm<br />
(1 of 3 cottages).<br />
t: +353 67 22041 e: info@countrycottages.ie<br />
w: www.countrycottages.ie<br />
pg:27
pg:28<br />
Angling<br />
South Offaly<br />
Ely House<br />
Shannonbridge Village, Co. Offaly.<br />
Bed & Breakfast; bait fridges for anglers and<br />
all types of angling catered for.<br />
t: +353 90 9674205 e: elyhouse@eircom.net<br />
w: elyhouse.shannonbridge.net<br />
Killeens Pub and Tackle Shop<br />
Derry Killeen, Shannonbridge, Via Athlone,<br />
Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly.<br />
Sell all fishing tackle, bait, rods, reels & accessories.<br />
Up to date fishing news available on the local website under<br />
local news.<br />
t: +353 90 9674112 e: jimmyjkilleen@yahoo.com<br />
w: www.shannonbridge.net<br />
Laurel Lodge Farmhouse<br />
Garrymore, Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly.<br />
Situated 1km from the River Shannon where large quantities<br />
of perch, bream, pike, rudd and tench can be found.<br />
Alternatively enjoy the challenge of the nearby Suck and<br />
Brosna rivers.<br />
t: +353 909 674189 or +353 86 838 4267<br />
e: laurellodgefarm@eircom.net<br />
Lough Boora Parklands<br />
Leabeg, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.<br />
In the parklands there are a number of activities that the<br />
visitor can pursue from Angling, Walking & Birdwatching.<br />
There are four fishing lakes – freshwater fisheries for coarse<br />
and fly fishing.<br />
t: +353 939145885 e: info@loughbooraparklands.com<br />
w: www.loughbooraparklands.com<br />
Rachra House<br />
Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly.<br />
Boat hire operator for fresh water fishing on the Shannon.<br />
He also operates a Gillie Service.<br />
t: +353 90 9674249<br />
w: www.rachrahouse.shannonbridge.net/<br />
Sleepy Hollow<br />
Taylor’s Cross, Banagher, Co. Offaly.<br />
Bed & Breakfast, tackle and bait shop and cater for all<br />
kinds of angling.<br />
t: +353 57 9151273 e: sleepy_hollow@eircom.net<br />
The Old Forge Townhouse<br />
West End, Banagher, Co. Offaly.<br />
Bed & Breakfast, tackle shop and the Old Forge cater for all<br />
types of angling.<br />
t: +353 57 9151504 e: karoldforge@gmail.com
Lough<br />
exploreDerg Looking for adventure,<br />
fun and something different?<br />
... log onto:<br />
www.adventure.ireland.ie/lough-derg.aspx<br />
A Shannon Development Initiative
pg:30<br />
Cycling<br />
An unbelievable network of roads is waiting to take you through<br />
a limitless variety of scenery. There are several country roads<br />
and byways leading to seaside coves, stopping places by lakes,<br />
rivers, and to mountain tops. The variety of scenery is almost<br />
endless; lowlands with rural villages and towns, castles,<br />
historic sites and parks to visit; rugged mountain terrain with<br />
superb vantage points, and the Atlantic coastline of county<br />
Clare.
Many great cycle routes traverse the Shannon Region including<br />
the Burren cycleway, the dolmen cycle route, the dolphin cycle<br />
route, the Loop Head cycleway, the West Clare cycleway, the<br />
Kilmallock Cycle Hub, the Land of Edmund Spenser cycleway,<br />
the Lough Derg cycle way and the Nenagh cycleway, Clare<br />
Glens Cycle, Keeper Hill and Holycross.<br />
Further information on these cycle routes can be found on:<br />
www.ShannonRegionTrails.ie<br />
www.Discover<strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
www.<strong>Short</strong><strong>Breaks</strong><strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
pg:31
pg:32<br />
Cycling<br />
Clare<br />
Burren Bike Hire<br />
The Launderette, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare.<br />
t: +353 65 7077061 e: info@burrenbike.com<br />
w: www.burrenbike.com<br />
Clare Cycling Tours<br />
Co. Clare<br />
Welcome to Clare Cycling Tours where you can hitch a ride all<br />
year round to see some of <strong>Ireland</strong>'s most stunning and<br />
interesting attractions.<br />
t: +353 87 935 7401 e: info@clarecyclingtours.com<br />
w: www.clarecyclingtours.com<br />
Go Cycle <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Explore and discover with 2, 4 and 7 day cycle tours<br />
in Co. Clare.<br />
t: +353 83 434 0094 e: tom@gocycleireland.com<br />
w: www.gocycleireland.com<br />
Gleesons Cycles<br />
Henry Street, Kilrush, Co. Clare.<br />
t: +353 65 9051172 f: +353 65 9051733<br />
Irish Activity Holidays<br />
Carhue stonehall Newmarket on Fergus, Co, Clare.<br />
We organise breaks for discerning individuals and offer a<br />
customised package for individuals, groups, socities and<br />
organisations.<br />
t: +353 61 366991 e: info@irishactivityholidays.com<br />
w: www.irishactivityholidays.com<br />
Loop Head <strong>Adventure</strong>s Ltd<br />
Mike Barns, Fodra, Kilbaha, Co. Clare .<br />
Offer bicycle rentals, fishing rod and snorkeling equipment<br />
rentals. Gift shop, coffee shop & camping on site.<br />
t: +353 65 9058875 m: +353 87 6640605<br />
e: loopheadsports@eircom.net<br />
w: www.loopheadadventures.com
Clare<br />
Rainbow Hostel<br />
Doolin Co. Clare<br />
Bike hire available<br />
t: +353 65 7074415 e:rainbowhostel@eircom.net<br />
w: www.rainbowhostel.net<br />
Tierney Cycles<br />
17 Abbey Street, Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
Bike hire available<br />
t: +353 65 6829433 e: enniscycles@eircom.net<br />
w: www.ennisrentabike.com<br />
Williams Rent a Bike<br />
Circular Road, Kilkee, Co. Clare.<br />
Bike hire available<br />
t: +353 65 9056041<br />
Limerick City & County<br />
Ballyhoura Bike Hire<br />
Railway Road, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.<br />
7 Day Bike hire for all comers plus individual trail riding<br />
introduction courses by experienced tutor.<br />
t: + 353 63 98525 e: info@ballyhourabikehire.com<br />
w: www.ballyhourabikehire.com<br />
Ballyhoura Mountain Biking<br />
Ballyhoura Failte Ltd, Main Street,Kilfinane, Co. Limerick.<br />
Ballyhoura, Co. Limerick is home to the top class Ballyhoura<br />
mountain biking park.<br />
t: +353 63 91300 e: info@ballyhoura.org<br />
w: www.ballyhouracountry.com<br />
GoEco <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Eyon, Cappamore, Co. Limerick.<br />
Holiday makers seek a unique experience that they can apply<br />
to enhance their everyday lives.<br />
t: +353 86 3967448<br />
w: www.electricbikeholidays.ie<br />
pg:33
pg:34<br />
Cycling<br />
Limerick City & County<br />
Kilfinane Outdoor Education Centre<br />
Kilfinane, Co. Limerick.<br />
A wide range of activities catered for including mountain<br />
biking; courses to suit all levels.<br />
t: +353 63 91161 e: info@kilfinaneoec.com<br />
w: www.kilfinaneoec.com<br />
Limerick Bike Hire<br />
Lower Maiden Street, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick<br />
Offering a wide range of bikes for hire to suit all tastes<br />
whether you want to explore the nearby countryside for a day<br />
or plan a longer exploration around the region.<br />
t: +353 87 2322088 e: info@johnmulcahy.com<br />
w: www.johnmulcahy.com/bikehire.html<br />
Trailriders<br />
Ballyhoura, Co. Limerick<br />
Trailriders Mountain Bikes provide bike rental, guiding and<br />
training.<br />
t: +353 87 2717330 e: ballyhouratrailriders@gmail.com<br />
w: www.trailriders.ie<br />
South Offaly<br />
Lough Boora Parklands<br />
Leabeg Tullamore, Co. Offaly<br />
The magnificent wetlands and wildlife wilderness of Lough<br />
Boora now host some of the most innovative land and<br />
environmental sculptures in <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
t: +353 579345978 e: info@loughbooraparklands.com<br />
w: www.sculptureintheparklands.com<br />
Slieve Bloom Mountains<br />
Kinnitty, Co. Offaly<br />
The Slievebloom Mountains a hidden landscape located at the<br />
crossroads of <strong>Ireland</strong> less than 2 hours from Dublin, Galway,<br />
Belfast, Cork and Wexford. If you want to get away from it all<br />
it's on your door step<br />
t: +353 86 2789147 e: info@slievebloom.ie<br />
w: www.slievebloom.ie<br />
North Tipperary<br />
Peter Moyan Bicycle Hire<br />
Cecil Way, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary<br />
Bike hire available<br />
t: +353 67 31293 e: petermoynan@hotmail.com
pg:36<br />
Equestrian<br />
This is horse-riding country and you’ll find many equestrian<br />
centres both residential and non-residential in the Shannon<br />
Region. State-of-the-art riding centres are located in the most<br />
scenic parts of the region and offer riding on varying terrain;<br />
from forest trails, mountain paths and rolling pastureland to<br />
country lanes and sandy beaches, and everyone is welcome.<br />
Even those without any horse riding skills are encouraged to<br />
have a go, safely under the watchful eye of an experienced<br />
instructor. And there is a horse or pony for everyone.<br />
Some of the most beautifully scenic riding areas include the<br />
Tipperary Hills, Glen of Aherlow, Galtee Mountains, the Golden<br />
Vale, the green roads of the Burren and the rugged Slieve<br />
Bloom Mountains.
Nearly all centres are open throughout the year. Many have<br />
indoor arenas and all have outdoor exercise rings. Beyond the<br />
centres lie miles of open country where trail riding, trekking or<br />
cross-country canters can be arranged. Whatever option you<br />
choose - a few hours tuition or trail riding for days – just<br />
imagine the joy of the horse, like-minded company and access<br />
to scenery known to few.<br />
For further information on equestrian visit:<br />
www.ShannonRegionTrails.ie<br />
www.Discover<strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
www.<strong>Short</strong><strong>Breaks</strong><strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
pg:37
pg:38<br />
Equestrian<br />
Clare<br />
An Sibin Equestrian Centre<br />
Whitegate, Co. Clare.<br />
AIRE approved. Offering lessons to all age groups & trail rides.<br />
Residential accommodation available. 6 day, 7 night post to<br />
post trails in the Burren also available.<br />
t: +353 61 927411 e: info@irishhorseriding.com<br />
w: www.irishhorseriding.com<br />
Banner Equestrian Centre<br />
Toonagh, Fountain, Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
AIRE approved.Offers horse and pony trekking, advanced and<br />
beginners riding and jumping lessons. Private or group<br />
lessons available. Facilities include both an indoor and<br />
outdoor arena.<br />
t: +353 86 2772616 e: simonebarry@eircom.net<br />
w: www.bannerequestrian.com<br />
Castlefergus Riding Stables<br />
Quin, Co. Clare.<br />
AIRE approved.Offers daily and weekly programmes for<br />
residents including half board accommodation and two hours<br />
trekking per day. Facilities include outdoor arena, cross<br />
country course, instruction and changing rooms.<br />
t: +353 65 6825914 m: + 353 87 9731145<br />
e: castlefergusridingstables@hotmail.com<br />
Clare Equestrian Centre<br />
Doora, Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
AIRE approved.Facilities include, indoor arena, outdoor sand<br />
rings, trekking and cross-country courses and a tack and<br />
clothing shop. Tuition for all ages and levels.<br />
t: +353 65 6840136 or m: +353 86 2673690<br />
e: info@clareequestrian.com w: www.clareequestrian.com<br />
Clonlara Equestrian Centre<br />
Oakfield, Clonlara, Co. Clare.<br />
AIRE approved.Offers international size indoor and outdoor<br />
arena, full grass livery area and tuition at all levels. Trekking,<br />
trail riding and cross-country course also available.<br />
t: +353 61 354172 e: clonlaraequest2@eircom.net<br />
w: www.clonlaraequestrian.com
Clare<br />
West Clare Equestrian Centre<br />
Tullabrack, Kilrush, Co. Clare.<br />
AIRE approved.Offering lessons to all age groups, trekking &<br />
summer camp. Indoor and outdoor arena facilities on site.<br />
t: +353 65 9059115 e: westclareequestrian@gmail.com<br />
e: www.clareequestrian.com<br />
Woodfield Equestrian Centre<br />
Broadford, Co. Clare.<br />
AIRE approved.Situated on over 11 acres of quite countryside<br />
offering outdoorarena, tuition at all levels and trekking.<br />
t: +353 87 2310428 e: Sharon@woodfieldequestrian.ie<br />
e: www.woodfieldequestrian.ie<br />
Limerick City & County<br />
Clarina Riding Centre<br />
Clarina, Co. Limerick.<br />
AIRE approved, providing lesson to all ages, pony trekking &<br />
summer camps. Outdoor and Indoor arena facilities on site.<br />
t: +353 61 353087 or +353 87 2479965<br />
e: clarinaequestrian@hotmail.com<br />
Clonshire Equestrian and Polo Centre<br />
Adare, Co. Limerick.<br />
AIRE approved providing 5 day programme; pony camp; trail<br />
riding and trekking. Tuition available and facilities include an<br />
indoor and outdoor arena. Residential facilities available.<br />
t: +353 61 396770 f: +353 61 396726<br />
e: info@clonshire.com w: www.clonshire.com<br />
Crecora Equestrian Centre<br />
Betteville, Crecora, Co. Limerick.<br />
Groups of 15 can be catered for at any one time where you will<br />
receive expert tuition in an enclosed arena, or you can simply<br />
go for a trek.<br />
t: +353 61 355721<br />
e: tjmangan@yahoo.com<br />
pg: 39
pg:40<br />
Equestrian<br />
Limerick City & County<br />
Fitzgerald’s Farmhouse and Equestrian Centre<br />
The Hill, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick.<br />
AIRE approved providing lessons for beginners, a challenging<br />
cross-country course for the more advanced rider and<br />
summer camps. Residential facilities also available.<br />
t: +353 68 31217 e: fitzfarmhouse@eircom.net<br />
w: www.fitzgeraldsfarmhouse.com<br />
Hillcrest Equestrian Centre<br />
Hillcrest House, Galbally, Co. Limerick.<br />
AIRE approved providing lessons to all age groups, pony<br />
trekking and outdoor arena.<br />
t: +353 62 37915 f: + 353 62 37915<br />
e: hillcrestcentre@eircom.net<br />
w: www.irishabroad.com/travel/horseriding/hillcrest<br />
Woodview Riding Centre<br />
Dually, Newcastle West, Co Limerick.<br />
AIRE approved.Facilities include an outdoor arena and cross<br />
country course; tuition in dressage, show jumping and crosscountry;<br />
Easter and summer camps.<br />
t: +353 69 61554 or m: +353 86 8440536<br />
e: eugenewoodview7@live.ie w: www.aire.ie<br />
South Offaly<br />
Birr Equestrian Centre<br />
Kingsborough House, Fortal, Birr, Co. Offaly. .<br />
AIRE approved providing lessons for all age groups, trekking &<br />
pony camps. Indoor and outdoor arenas on site.<br />
t: +353 57 91 21961 e: noelcosgrave.bec@hotmail.com<br />
w: www.birrequestrian.ie<br />
North Tipperary<br />
Birr Equestrian Centre<br />
Kingsborough House, Fortal, Birr, Co. Offaly. .<br />
AIRE approved providing lessons for all age groups, trekking &<br />
pony camps. Indoor and outdoor arenas on site.<br />
t: +353 57 91 21961 e: noelcosgrave.bec@hotmail.com<br />
w: www.birrequestrian.ie
North Tipperary<br />
Crossogue Equestrian<br />
Ballycahill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.<br />
AIRE approved providing magnificent cross country facilities,<br />
lessons to all age groups and summer camps. Residential<br />
facilities available on site.<br />
t: +353 504 54123 e: crossog@iol.ie<br />
w: www.crossogue.com<br />
Gurteen College<br />
Apartment 3, Gurteen College, Ballingarry,<br />
Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.<br />
AIRE approved. Gurteen’s facilities include indoor and outdoor<br />
arenas, 45 stables and a cross-country course. Business in<br />
Equine Study courses also provided.<br />
t: +353 67 21282 w: www.gurteencollege.ie<br />
Lough Derg Equestrian Centre<br />
Ballina, Killaloe, Co. Clare.<br />
AIRE approved. Providing lessons to all age groups, pony<br />
camps, show jumping & cross country schooling. A large<br />
floodlit indoor arena on site.<br />
t: +353 61 375847 or m: +353 86 2631361<br />
e: loughdergeq@eircom.net<br />
Nenagh Equestrian Centre<br />
The Briary, Ballintoher, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.<br />
AIRE approved. Providing lessons to all age groups, trekking,<br />
indoor and outdoor arena and all year round pony camps.<br />
t: +353 86 8698885 e: nenaghequestrian@hotmail.com<br />
w: www.nenaghequestrian.com<br />
Tipperary Equestrian Centre<br />
Mill Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.<br />
AIRE approved. Providing lessons to all age groups, trekking,<br />
trail riding, indoor and outdoor area, and pony camps.<br />
t: +353 87 7995585<br />
e: tipperaryequestriancentre@hotmail.net<br />
Tipperary Mountain Trekking Centre<br />
Rusheen, Borrisoleigh, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.<br />
AIRE approved. Specialising in family riding holidays in their<br />
friendly farmhouse, small group lessons and off-road scenic<br />
mountain treks. Beginners and non-riders welcome.<br />
t: +353 87 4106868 e: info@timotrec.com<br />
w: www.timotrec.com<br />
pg:41
pg:42<br />
Golf<br />
Thanks to nature, the finest blend of links and parkland<br />
courses in <strong>Ireland</strong> are probably in the Shannon Region. The<br />
Region has a wonderful mix of superb links and parkland<br />
courses. Here you will find 25 top quality golf courses ranging<br />
from world-rated championship links to mature parkland<br />
courses. Golfers can test their skills on the wind-swept dunes<br />
of a championship links, challenge the water-traps and other<br />
hazards created by world famous designers or just play a<br />
relaxing eighteen holes on a parkland course with tree lined<br />
fairways.<br />
On the west coast of Clare lies Lahinch, a legendary links<br />
course established in 1892. The ‘Old’ Lahinch course offers a<br />
formidable challenge, in a spectacular setting. Across the road
the Lahinch Castle Course provides a slightly less challenging<br />
links option. Just further south, is the Doonbeg Golf Resort,<br />
opened in 2002. This links masterpiece by Greg Norman, has<br />
been developed out of such a natural habitat that you would be<br />
convinced that it too was built in the19th century. Massive<br />
dunes stretch along a mile and a half of crescent-shaped<br />
beach, with the Atlantic Ocean visible from almost every hole.<br />
North of Lahinch lies Spanish Point, a tricky 9-hole links,<br />
where accuracy is essential to register a good score.<br />
For further information on golf visit:<br />
www.ShannonRegionTrails.ie<br />
www.Discover<strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
www.<strong>Short</strong><strong>Breaks</strong><strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
pg:43
pg:44<br />
Golf<br />
Golf Courses: Clare<br />
Clonlara Golf and Leisure Club<br />
Clonlara, Co. Clare.<br />
12 hole Par 47 parkland course, covering a distance of 3,477<br />
metres. Facilities include club hire, driving range, motorized<br />
buggies, and motorised caddy carts.<br />
t: +353 61 354141 e: clonlaragolf@eircom.net<br />
Doolin Pitch and Putt Club<br />
Doolin, Co. Clare.<br />
18 hole pitch and putt links course close to Doolin village with<br />
spectacular view of The Cliffs of Moher and The Aran Islands.<br />
t: +353 86 8374289 e: info@doolinpitchandputt.com<br />
w: www.doolinpitchandputt.com<br />
Doonbeg Golf Club<br />
Doonbeg, Co. Clare.<br />
18-hole Par 72 links course with a distance of 6,296 metres.<br />
Facilities include caddy hire, practice green, pro shop, club<br />
hire, driving range, putting green, motorised caddy carts.<br />
t: +353 65 9055602<br />
e: reservations@doonbeggolfclub.com<br />
w: www.doonbeggolfclub.com<br />
Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club<br />
Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare.<br />
18-hole par 72 parkland course with a distance of 6,259<br />
metres. Facilities include caddy hire, practice bunker, practice<br />
green, pro shop, club hire, and motorised buggies.<br />
t: +353 61 368444 e: golf@dromoland.ie<br />
w: www.dromoland.ie<br />
East Clare Golf Club<br />
Bodyke, Co. Clare.<br />
18-hole Par 71 parkland course with a distance of 5,400<br />
metres. Facilities include club hire, driving range, putting<br />
green, caddy hire practice green, pro shop & motorised<br />
buggies.<br />
t: +353 61 921322 e: info@eastclare.com<br />
w: www.eastclare.com
Golf Courses: Clare<br />
Ennis Golf Club<br />
Drumbiggle Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
18-hole Par 71 parkland course with a distance of 5,316<br />
metres. Facilities include caddy hire, motorised buggies<br />
and caddy carts, club hire, practice green and pro shop.<br />
t: +353 65 6824074 e: info@ennisgolfclub.com<br />
w: www.ennisgolfclub.com<br />
Kilkee Golf Club<br />
East End, Kilkee, Co. Clare.<br />
18-hole par 70 coastal course with a distance of 5,855<br />
metres. Facilities include a pro shop, caddy, club and<br />
motorized buggy hire.<br />
t: +353 65 9056048 e: kilkeegolfclub@eircom.net<br />
w: www.kilkeegolfclub.ie<br />
Kilrush Golf Club<br />
Parknamoney, Kilrush, Co. Clare.<br />
18-hole Par 70 parkland course with a distance of 5,185<br />
metres. Facilities include club hire, motorised buggies<br />
and a club shop.<br />
t: +353 65 9051138 e: info@kilrushgolfclub.com<br />
w: www.kilrushgolfclub.com<br />
Lahinch Golf Club -Castle Course<br />
Lahinch, Co. Clare.<br />
18-hole Par 70 links course with a distance of 5,594 metres.<br />
Facilities include caddy hire, practice green, pro shop, club<br />
hire, motorised buggies and a putting green.<br />
t: +353 65 7081003 e: info@lahinchgolf.com<br />
w: www.lahinchgolf.com<br />
Shannon Golf Club<br />
Shannon Airport, Co. Clare.<br />
18-hole 72 parkland championship course with a distance of<br />
6,285 metres. The club offers facilities such as caddy, club and<br />
motorised buggy hire.<br />
t: +353 61 471849 e: info@shannongolfclub.ie<br />
w: www.shannongolfclub.ie<br />
pg:45
pg:46<br />
Golf<br />
Golf Courses: Clare<br />
Spanish Point Golf Club<br />
Spanish Point, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.<br />
9-hole links golf course covers a distance of 1,920 metres.<br />
Facilities include club hire.<br />
t: +353 65 7084198 e: nkmahon@eircom.net<br />
w: www.spanishpointgolf.com<br />
Woodstock Golf Club<br />
Shanaway Road, Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
Shanaway Road, Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
18-hole par 71 parkland course with a distance of 5,877<br />
metres. Facilities include caddy hire, pro shop, practice green,<br />
motorised buggies and club hire.<br />
t: +353 65 6829463 e: proshopwoodstock@eircom.net<br />
w: www.woodstockgolfclub.com<br />
Golf Courses:<br />
Limerick City & County<br />
Abbeyfeale Golf Club<br />
Dromstrasna Collins, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick.<br />
9-hole parkland course of 4,072 metres, with many<br />
challenging features. Golf tuition can be arranged by<br />
appointment and a superb driving range is available<br />
for practice. Snooker room also on site.<br />
t: +353 68 32033 e: abbeyfealegolf@eircom.net<br />
Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort<br />
Adare, Co. Limerick.<br />
18-hole par 72 parkland course with a distance of 6,515<br />
metres. Facilities include caddy hire, pro shop, practice<br />
green, motorised buggies and club hire.<br />
t: +353 61 605274 e: golf@adaremanor.com<br />
w: www.adaremanor.com<br />
Adare Manor Golf Club<br />
Adare, Co. Limerick.<br />
18-hole parkland gem which weaves its way around historic<br />
ruins, with magnificent views of the Maigue River.<br />
t: +353 61 396204 e: info@adaremanorgolfclub.com<br />
w: www.adaremanorgolfclub.com
Limerick City & County<br />
Castletroy Golf Club<br />
Golf Links Road, Castletroy, Co. Limerick.<br />
18-hole par 72 parkland course with a distance of 6,300<br />
metres. Facilities include pro shop, practice area, caddy,<br />
club and buggy hire.<br />
t: +353 61 335753 e: golf@castletroygolfclub.ie<br />
w: www.castletroygolfclub.ie<br />
Limerick Golf Club<br />
Ballyclough, Limerick, Co. Limerick.<br />
18 hold par 72 parkland course with a distance of 5,943<br />
metres. Facilities include, Pro shop, practice green<br />
and tuition.<br />
t: +353 61 415146 e: information@limerickgolfclub.ie<br />
w: www.limerickgolfclub.ie<br />
Newcastle West Golf Club<br />
Rathgoonan, Ardagh, Co. Limerick.<br />
18-hole par 72 parkland course with a distance of 5,806<br />
metres. Facilities include an extensive practice area,<br />
covered driving range, putting green and pro shop.<br />
t: +353 69 76500 e: info@newcastlewestgolf.com<br />
w: www.newcastlewestgolf.com<br />
Rathbane Golf Club<br />
Crossagalla, Co. Limerick.<br />
18-hole Par 70 parkland course with a distance of 5,671<br />
metres. Facilities include pro shop and tuition.<br />
Course being updated for 2010.<br />
t: +353 61 313655 f: +353 61 313655<br />
e: info@rathbane.com w: www.rathbanegolf.com<br />
Golf Courses: South Offaly<br />
Birr Golf Club<br />
The Glenns, Birr, Co. Offaly.<br />
18-hole Par 70 parkland course with a distance of 5,720<br />
metres. Facilities include golf shop and driving range..<br />
t: +353 57 9120082 e: birrgolfclub@eircom.net<br />
w: www.birrgolfclub.com<br />
pg:47
pg:48<br />
Golf<br />
Golf Courses: North Tipperary<br />
Nenagh Golf Club<br />
Beechwood, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.<br />
18-hole par 72 championship course with a distance of<br />
6,000 metres. Facilities include a pro shop, practice area<br />
and putting green.<br />
t: +353 67 31476 e: nenaghgolfclub@eircom.net<br />
w: www.nenaghgolfclub.com<br />
Roscrea Golf Club<br />
Derryvale, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.<br />
18-hole Par 71 parkland course with a distance of 5,809<br />
metres. Facilities include trolley hire.<br />
t: +353 505 21130 e: info@roscreagolfclub.ie<br />
w: www.roscreagolfclub.ie<br />
Templemore Golf Course<br />
Templemore, Co. Tipperary.<br />
9-hole 2,710 meter course set in pleasant parkland terrain.<br />
t: +353 504 31400 e: tmoregc1@eircom.net<br />
Thurles Golf Club<br />
Turtulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.<br />
18-hole par 72 parkland course with a distance of 5,911<br />
metres. Facilities include a pro shop, trolley hire, caddy cars.<br />
t: +353 504 21983 e: thurlesgolf@eircom.net<br />
w: www.thurlesgolfclub.com<br />
Golf Academies/Golf Driving Ranges<br />
Abbeyfeale Golf Driving Range<br />
Dromtrasna Collins, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick.<br />
t: +353 68 32033<br />
e: abbeyfealegolf@eircom.net<br />
Birr Driving Range<br />
The Glens, Banagher Road, Birr, Co. Offaly.<br />
t: +353 57 9121606<br />
Dromoland Castle Golf Academy<br />
Dromoland Castle Golf and County Club,<br />
Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare.<br />
t: +353 61 368444<br />
e: golf@dromoland.ie<br />
w: www.dromoland.ie
Limerick Driving Range<br />
Coonagh, Limerick. (just off main Ennis Rd)<br />
t: +353 86 8116255 e: Barbara@bhgolfpro.ie<br />
w: www.bhgolfpro.ie<br />
Limerick County Driving Range and Teaching Facility<br />
Ballyneety, Co. Limerick.<br />
t: +353 61 351881 e: info@limerickcounty.com<br />
w: www.limerickcounty.com<br />
Newcastle West Golf Club Driving Range<br />
Ardagh, Co. Limerick.<br />
t: +353 69 76500<br />
Unigolf Club<br />
National Technology Park, Castletroy, Limerick.<br />
t: +353 61 633200 f: +353 61633634<br />
e: info@unigolfclub.com w: www.unigolfclub.com<br />
Golf Tour Operators<br />
Authentic <strong>Ireland</strong> Travel<br />
Elevation Business Park, Clon Road, Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
Tour operator specialising in custom self drive tours, golf<br />
vacations, group and chauffeur tours.<br />
t: 1888 771 8350 e: ireland@authenticireland.com<br />
w: www.authenticireland.com<br />
Castle Executive Coaches Ltd<br />
Cahercalla House, Cahercalla Rd. Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
Whether you are planning a golf tour, working tour, conference<br />
event, city tour or sightseeing, Castle Executive Coaches will<br />
deliver excellent service.<br />
t: +353 65 684 3299 e: info@castleexecutivecoaches.ie<br />
w: www.castleexecutivecoaches.ie<br />
Henry Golf Tours<br />
Ballyportry, Corofin, Co. Clare.<br />
Henry Golf Tours can arrange your entire custom designed<br />
Irish golf tour package, catering for golf groups of all sizes<br />
and ability.<br />
t: +353 65 6837613 e: info@henrygolf.com<br />
w: www.henrygolf.com<br />
pg:49
pg:50<br />
Golf<br />
Golf Tour Operators<br />
<strong>Ireland</strong> Golf and Leisure<br />
Bedford House, Bedford Row, Co. Limerick.<br />
We also provide a number of leisure packages such as fishing,<br />
hiking, spa visits and sightseeing.<br />
t: +353 061 204444 e: info@irelandgolfandleisure.com<br />
w: www.irelandgolfandleisure.com<br />
Irish Golf Activity Holidays<br />
Carhue, Stonehall, Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare.<br />
Offering assistance in organising a wonderful golf holiday with<br />
a difference<br />
t: +353 61 366999 or +353 61 366991<br />
w: www.irishactivityholidays.com<br />
Irish Golf Activity Holidays<br />
Carhue, Stonehall, Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare.<br />
Offering assistance in organising a wonderful golf holiday<br />
with a difference.<br />
t: +353 61 366999 or +353 61 366991<br />
w: www.irishactivityholidays.com<br />
Irish Golf Vacations<br />
Thurles, Co. Tipperary.<br />
Specialising in planning and co-ordinating Irish golf holidays<br />
with offices in <strong>Ireland</strong> and the United States.<br />
t: 353 87 2731781 e: info@irishgolfvacations.net<br />
w: www.irishgolfvacations.net<br />
JD Golf Tours<br />
18 Tullyglass Hill, Shannon, Co. Clare.<br />
JD golf Tours arrange golfing holidays throughtout <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
and Scotland.<br />
t: +353 61 364000 e: helpdesk@jdgolf.ie<br />
w: www.jdgolftours.com<br />
Tailor-Made Golf Tours<br />
Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
Golf tour operator offering tailor-made golf packages to<br />
<strong>Ireland</strong> for small or large groups.<br />
t: +353 65 6845450 e: peter@tailormadegolftours.com<br />
w: www.tailormadegolftours.com
Pitch and Putt: Clare<br />
Clare Road Pitch and Putt<br />
Clare Road, Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
Secretary - Niall Reynolds<br />
t: +353 87 2964254<br />
Doolin Pitch and Putt<br />
Ballaghline, Doolin, Co. Clare.<br />
Secretary - Sally Nagle<br />
t: +353 65 7074289<br />
w: www.doolinpitchandputt.com<br />
Halfway House Pitch & Putt<br />
Limerick Road Ennis, County Clare.<br />
t: +353 65 6829342<br />
Kilnamona Pitch and Putt<br />
Kilnamona, Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
Secretary - Christy O'Riordan<br />
t: +353 65 6820794<br />
Sandfield House<br />
Liscannor, Co. Clare.<br />
t: 065 - 7081603 or m: 087 2321076<br />
Woodpark Pitch & Putt Golf Club<br />
Woodpark, Mountshannon, Co. Clare.<br />
t: +353 61 921460 or e: woodpark@eircom.net<br />
Pitch and Putt: Limerick<br />
Bruff Pitch and Putt<br />
Sportsfield, Bruff, Co. Limerick.<br />
Secretary - D.J. Hinchy<br />
t: +353 87 7982197<br />
w: www.bruffpitchandputtclub.blogspot.com<br />
Glenside Pitch & Putt<br />
Glenstal X Murroe Co. Limerick.<br />
t: +353 61 386269<br />
Parteen Pitch and Putt<br />
Parteen, Co. Limerick<br />
Secretary - Kevin Hayes<br />
t: +353 85 1082282<br />
pg:51
pg:52<br />
Golf<br />
Pitch and Putt: South Offaly<br />
Ferbane Pitch and Putt<br />
Delvin Park, Ferbane, Co. Offaly.<br />
Secretary - Mary Nally<br />
t: +353 90 6454351<br />
e: www.offalypitchandputt.ie/courses_ferbane.html<br />
Pitch and Putt: North Tipperary<br />
Hillview Pitch and Putt<br />
Mountain Rd, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.<br />
Secretary - James Cleary<br />
t: +353 87 6524741<br />
Larkspur Park Pitch and Putt<br />
The Green, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.<br />
Secretary - Jean O'Dwyer<br />
t: +353 62 61050<br />
Riverdale Pitch and Putt<br />
Kyleeragh, Old Birr Rd, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.<br />
Secretary - P.J. Ryan<br />
t: +353 87 9950488
pg:54<br />
Walking<br />
Walking is truly the best way to fully absorb the beauty of the<br />
Shannon Region. A network of quiet country roads and lanes,<br />
forest paths and mountain trails will take you into the heart of<br />
beautiful, rural countryside.<br />
The waymarked trails in the region provide something for<br />
everyone. Some, such as the Burren Way offer spectacular sea<br />
views while the Ballyhoura Way and the Slieve Felim Way go<br />
through mountain ranges known to few Irish people, let alone<br />
tourists. The East Clare and Mid Clare Way brings you through<br />
stunning scenery including mountains, forests and lakes. Most<br />
of the mountains have gentle slopes and are ideal for quiet<br />
relaxation. The Lough Derg Way stretches from Limerick City to<br />
Killaloe along the banks of the River Shannon. The Offaly Way<br />
brings you to many historic sites in the heart of <strong>Ireland</strong>’s
midlands and the Slieve Bloom Way is an area of undiscovered<br />
environmental beauty, boasting a fabulous array of flora and<br />
fauna, remarkable deep glens, rock outcrops and waterfalls.<br />
Guided walking tours can also be arranged at centres<br />
throughout the region.<br />
Besides the waymarked ways there are also many short to<br />
medium distance loop walks throughout the region. Imagine<br />
peace and tranquility far from the pressures of modern life. It’s<br />
just a step away.<br />
Further information on these walking routes can be found on:<br />
www.ShannonRegionTrails.ie<br />
www.Discover<strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
www.<strong>Short</strong><strong>Breaks</strong><strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
pg:55
pg:56<br />
Walking<br />
Clare<br />
Burren Guided Walks and Hikes<br />
Mary Howard, Old Road, Fanore, Ballyvaughan.<br />
Ramble at a leisurely pace with Mary, who will share her<br />
knowledge and passion for the Burren.<br />
t: +353 65 7076100 or m: +353 87 2446807<br />
e: mary@burrenguidedwalks.com<br />
w: wwwburrenguidedwalks.com<br />
Burren Hill Walks<br />
Shane Connolly, Burren Hill Walks, Corkscrew Hill,<br />
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare.<br />
Enjoy a unique walking experience and explore the Burren<br />
with a local guide.<br />
t: +353 65 707168 e: burrenhillwalks@eircom.net<br />
w: http://homepage.eircom.net/~burrenhillwalks/<br />
Burren Wild Guided Walking Tours<br />
Oughtmama, Bellharbour, Co. Clare.<br />
Offering a full programme of day tours and weekend hikes.<br />
t: +353 87 8779565 e: burrenwildguidedtours@eircom.net<br />
w: www.burrenwalks.com<br />
Clare Walking Tours with Clareville House<br />
Tuamgraney, Scariff, Co. Clare.<br />
Self guided walking on the East Clare Way, maps and guide<br />
books, transport to/from daily walks, transfer to/from<br />
Shannon Airport, clothes drying facilities. Packages catered<br />
to your needs. Contact Derek<br />
t: +353 61 922925 e: info@clarewalkingtours.ie<br />
w: clarewalkingtours.ie<br />
Ennis Walking Tours<br />
Tourist Office, Arthur’s Row, Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
Guided walking tours through the winding streets of<br />
medieval Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
t: +353 87 6483714 e: info@enniswalkingtours.com<br />
w: www.enniswalkingtours.com
Clare<br />
Farm Heritage Tours Co-op<br />
Michael Cusack Centre (meeting place), Carron Co. Clare<br />
Six of the nine farms are situated in the burren, an area<br />
famous for its limestone carst landscape. Many tourists visit<br />
the Burren each year but miss out on some of these really<br />
special places.<br />
t: +353 065 7089944 e: heritagetours.co.op@gmail.com<br />
w: www.farmheritagetours.com<br />
Fertile Rock Study Tours<br />
Christy Browne, Station Road, Lahinch, Co. Clare.<br />
Organised tours for groups interested in archaeology, history,<br />
folklore and flora.<br />
t: +353 65 7081168<br />
Heart of Burren Walks<br />
Caherblonik, Kilnaboy, Co. Clare.<br />
Tony Kirby offers guided walks ranging from gentle strolls to<br />
challenging hill walks.<br />
t: +353 65 6827707 e: info@heartofburrenwalks.com<br />
w: www.heartofburrenwalks.com<br />
Irish Activity Holidays<br />
Carhue, Stonehall, Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare.<br />
Offer customised walking package for individuals and groups.<br />
t: +353 61 366999 or +353 61 366991<br />
e: info@irishactivityholidays.com<br />
w: www.irishactivityholidays.com<br />
West Clare Walking Tours<br />
Kilrush, Co. Clare.<br />
Packages can be tailored to suit needs and requirements and<br />
level of walking experience. All walks are led by your<br />
experienced guide, Paul Hally.<br />
t: +353 87 2397558 e: info@estuarywalkingtours.com<br />
w: www.estuarywalkingtours.com<br />
Walking<br />
pg:57
pg:58<br />
Walking<br />
Limerick<br />
Angela’s Ashes & Historical Walking Tours<br />
Limerick Tourist Office, Arthurs Quay, Limerick.<br />
Walk through Limerick City with Michael O’Donnell who<br />
will show you some of the many places that feature in<br />
Angela’s Ashes.<br />
t: +353 61 327108 or +353 87 6353648<br />
w: www.freewebs.com/walkingtours<br />
Historical Limerick Walking Tour<br />
Limerick Tourist Office, Arthurs Quay, Co. Limerick.<br />
Limerick has a colourful and fascinating history which is<br />
evident everywhere and proudly maintained.<br />
t: +353 87 6353648 e: walkingtoursoflimerick@hotmail.com<br />
w: www.freewebs.com/walkingtours/<br />
Historical Walking Tours Kings Island<br />
and St Marys Parish<br />
44 Nicholas Street, Limerick City Centre Co. Limerick<br />
St Marys Parish and Kings Island is better known as 'The<br />
Parish' and is Limericks best known historical area.<br />
t: +353 087 6221906 e: smidp@iol.ie<br />
Kilmallock Walking Tours<br />
Noel Collins, Killmallock, Co. Limerick.<br />
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Mediaeval Kilmallock visiting<br />
all the heritage sites.<br />
t: +353 63 98259<br />
Limerick Civic Trust Walking Tours<br />
Bishops Palace, Old Church St, Limerick City<br />
Choose from a range of walking tours including Georgian<br />
Quarter Tour, Peoples Park Tour, Tour of North Munster<br />
Masonic Center, The Georgian House and Garden Tour and a<br />
Tour of Medieval Englishtown.<br />
t: +353 61 313399 e: fiona@limerickcivictrust.ie<br />
w: www.limerickcivictrust.ie<br />
Shannonside Tours<br />
Noel Curtin, Limerick City.<br />
Various walking tours of Limerick city include Georgian<br />
Limericik, Medieval Limerick adn Angela’s Ashes. Tours also<br />
availale in the Burren, Co. Clare.<br />
t: +353 87 2351339 e: noelcurtin@hotmail.com<br />
Walking Tours Of Askeaton<br />
Anthony Sheehy, Askeaton, Co. Limerick<br />
Guided tours of Askeaton Friary, Desmond Castle and the<br />
Hellfire Club.<br />
t: +353 61 392149
Limerick<br />
Walking Tours of Ballyhoura<br />
Main Street, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick.<br />
Ballyhoura Country is a walker's paradise offering spectacular<br />
walking in ancient and unspoilt landscapes.<br />
t: +353 63 91300 w: www.ballyhouracountry.com<br />
Walking Tours of Lough Gur<br />
Lough Gur, Co. Limerick.<br />
Enjoy summer guided walking tours of Lough Gur.<br />
t: 061 385386<br />
South Offaly<br />
Ardmore House: The Walk<br />
Kinnitty, Co. Offaly.<br />
Situated in the heart of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, less than<br />
two hours from Dublin, Rosslare, Cork and Galway.<br />
t: +353 57 9137009 e: ardmorehouse@eircom.net<br />
w: www.kinnitty.net<br />
Lough Boora Parklands<br />
Leabeg, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.<br />
There are 50 km of paths in the Parklands ranging in length<br />
from a short stroll to 5 km. Whether taking a closer look at the<br />
Parkland’s flora and fauna, or simply taking a quiet walk,<br />
these paths are the ideal way to see the Parklands.<br />
t: +353 939145885 or m: +353 87 9904234.<br />
e: info@loughbooraparklands.com<br />
w: www.loughbooraparklands.com<br />
Slieve Bloom Walks<br />
Ardmore House, Kinnitty, Co. Offaly.<br />
<strong>Short</strong> breaks featuring self -guided walks or guided<br />
walks in the heart of <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
t: +353 57 9137009 or m: +353 86 2789147<br />
e: info@kinnitty.com w: www.kinnitty.com<br />
Walking<br />
pg:59
pg:60<br />
Walking<br />
North Tipperary<br />
Fairymount Farm<br />
Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.<br />
Offering walkers unique opportunity to spend time walking<br />
on a beautiful, award winning, and family-run working<br />
organic farm.<br />
t: +353 67 21139 e: kennyfrm@iol.ie<br />
w: www.fairymountfarm.com<br />
Guided Bus and Walking Tours<br />
Aghancon, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.<br />
Two to seven day personalised bus and walking tours in<br />
the Midlands.<br />
t: +353 87 2763565
DISCOVER<br />
the<br />
WONDERS<br />
of <strong>Ireland</strong>’s Shannon Region<br />
CLARE LIMERICK NORTH TIPPERARY SOUTH OFFALY<br />
Shannon Region Tourist<br />
Information Offices:<br />
Limerick City Centre t: +353 61 317522<br />
Ennis, Co. Clare t: +353 65 6828366<br />
Shannon Airport, Co. Clare t: +353 61 471664<br />
Adare, Co. Limerick t: +353 61 396255
pg:62<br />
Visitor Gardens<br />
<strong>Ireland</strong> has an enviable reputation for the variety of plants,<br />
shrubs and trees which its weather, softened by the Gulf<br />
Stream, allows to flourish in the most unusual of places.<br />
The Shannon Region has many beautifully designed and<br />
maintained gardens which are open to the public, from the<br />
formal and grand to the more relaxed private garden; all of<br />
which are a pleasure to visit.
As well as gardens, there are other regions of great interest to<br />
the botanist, such as the Burren, home to thousands of species<br />
of wild plants where Mediterranean and Alpine plants grow<br />
together in perfect harmony. On the eastern end of the region<br />
is Lough Boora Parklands, through a creative combination of<br />
nature and the human hand, new habitats for a wide range of<br />
flora and fauna are emerging on the cutaway bogs.<br />
For further information on visitor gardens in the Shannon<br />
Region visit:<br />
www.ShannonRegionTrails.ie<br />
www.Discover<strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
www.<strong>Short</strong><strong>Breaks</strong><strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
pg:63
pg:64<br />
Visitor Gardens<br />
Gardens: Clare<br />
Ballyvoe Garden<br />
Doolin, Co. Clare.<br />
This garden is designed to look very simple, but as one moves<br />
around it, one begins to find "hidden" pathways leading to<br />
other sections or mini gardens.<br />
m: +353 87 9147725 e: matthew1946@hotmail.com<br />
w: www.doolingarden.com<br />
Bunratty Castle Gardens<br />
Bunratty, Co Clare.<br />
The gardens at Bunratty are divided into two areas; the<br />
recently restored Regency walled garden and shrubbery at<br />
Bunratty House, and the Folk Park vernacular gardens.<br />
t: +353 61 360788 e: reservations@shannonheritage.com<br />
w: www.shannonheritage.com<br />
The Burren<br />
North Clare.<br />
The Burren is home to 1,100 species of plants out of the 1,400<br />
in <strong>Ireland</strong>. It is the only place in Europe where Mediterranean<br />
and Artic Alpine plants grow in perfect harmony.<br />
e: +353 361555 w: www.Discover<strong>Ireland</strong>.ie/Shannon<br />
Caher Bridge Garden<br />
Fanore, Co. Clare.<br />
This delightful, award-winning plantsman’s garden nestles in<br />
the heart of The Burren. Based around a restored riverside<br />
cottage, it has been created from what was a dense hazel and<br />
blackthorn scrub.<br />
m: +353 86 080274<br />
Irish Seed Savers Association<br />
Capparoe, Scariff, Co. Clare.<br />
A charity set up to preserve the agricultural biodiversity of<br />
<strong>Ireland</strong> by collecting, conserving and growing fruit, grains and<br />
vegetables.<br />
t: +353 61 921866 e: info@irishseedsavers.ie<br />
w: www.irishseedsavers.ie<br />
Knappogue Castle and Walled Garden<br />
Quin, Co. Clare<br />
Knappogue offers a newly restored 1.25 acre walled garden set<br />
against the beautiful backdrop of Knappogue Castle. The<br />
imposing walls of the garden have now been refurbished with<br />
climbing roses, grapevines and many clematis varieties.<br />
t: +353 61 360788 e: reservations@shannondev.ie<br />
w: www.shannonheritage.com<br />
Visitor Gardens
Gardens: Clare<br />
Lough Derg Garden Trail<br />
The Lough Derg Garden Trail features 10 gardens near Lough<br />
Derg. Whether you are a keen gardener, having a family day<br />
out or taking a day trip with your friends, there is something<br />
for everyone.<br />
t: +353 67 33464 e: loughderggardentrail@gmail.com<br />
w: www.loughderggardens.com<br />
Vandeleur Walled Gardens<br />
Vandeleur Demesne, Kilrush, Co. Clare.<br />
Beautiful old stonewalls enclose this sheltered Walled Garden<br />
(2.158 acres) which is set among 420 acres of native woodland.<br />
t: +353 65 9051760 e: info@vandeleurwalledgarden.ie<br />
w: www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie<br />
Gardens: Limerick<br />
Ballynacourty Gardens<br />
Ballysteen, Askeaton, Co. Limerick.<br />
Nearly four acres of open fields have been turned into one of<br />
County Limerick’s most beautiful gardens.<br />
t: +353 61 396409 e: stacpoole@iol.ie<br />
Boyce Gardens<br />
Mountrenchard, Foynes, Co. Limerick.<br />
This award winning garden, one acre in size, overlooks the<br />
River Shannon.<br />
t: +353 69 65302 e: dboyce.ias@eircom.net<br />
w: www.boycesgardens.com<br />
Glin Castle Gardens<br />
Glin, Co. Limerick.<br />
Glin Castle is the home of Desmond Fitzgerald, 29th Knight of<br />
Glin. The Castle was built in the 1780's on the south shore of<br />
the River Shannon.<br />
t: +353 68 34173 e: knight@iol.ie<br />
w: www.glincastle.com<br />
Islanmore Stud and Gardens<br />
Croom, County Limerick.<br />
The beautiful gardens at Islanmore are set around a fine<br />
Georgian house with three acres of mown lawn, an extensive<br />
shrubbery and many mature specimen trees.<br />
t: +353 61 397825 e: info@islanmore.co<br />
pg:65
pg:66<br />
Visitor Gardens<br />
Gardens: Limerick<br />
Knockpatrick Gardens<br />
Knockpatrick, Foynes, Co. Limerick.<br />
An award-winning 3-acre garden that enjoys a wonderful<br />
location overlooking the scenic Shannon Estuary in West<br />
Limerick.<br />
t: +353 69 65256 e: tim@eircom.net<br />
w: www.knockpatrickgardens.com<br />
Limerick Garden Trail<br />
Boyce Gardens, Mountrenchard, Foynes, Co. Limerick.<br />
Limerick Garden Trail celebrates the diversity and range of<br />
gardening in this part of the West of <strong>Ireland</strong> - 6 beautiful<br />
gardens in the Shannon Region.<br />
t: +353 87 9890359 e: terranovaplants@eircom.net<br />
w: www.limerickgardentrail.com<br />
Moanwing Garden<br />
Rathkeale, Co. Limerick.<br />
A beautiful rural prizewinning garden comprising 2 acres of<br />
mature trees and shrubs in a farm setting.<br />
t: +353 69 64056 e: bernadettemcenery@eircom.net<br />
w: www.limerickgardentrail.com<br />
Terra Nova Gardens<br />
Dromin, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.<br />
Half acre ornamental plantsmans garden, containing many<br />
ponds and water features. Stuffed to the brim with rare and<br />
unusual plants.<br />
t: +353 63 90744 e: terranovagardens@eircom.net<br />
w: www.terranovaplants.com<br />
Gardens: North Tipperary<br />
Turtulla Garden<br />
Turtulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.<br />
A mature, award winning garden on one acre with a variety of<br />
trees, shrubs, roses and herbaceous perennials; in springtime<br />
the garden boasts some 30 varieties of daffodils.<br />
t: +353 87 8358842<br />
Lough Derg Garden Trail<br />
Turtulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.<br />
The Lough Derg Garden Trail features 8 gardens near Lough<br />
Derg. Whether you are a keen gardener, having a family day<br />
out or taking a day trip with your friends, there is something<br />
for everyone.<br />
t: +353 67 33464 e: loughderggardentrail@gmail.com<br />
w: www.loughderggardens.com
Gardens: South Offaly<br />
Bellfield House Gardens<br />
Shinrone, Birr, Co. Offaly.<br />
The Georgian farmhouse and gardens are the home of<br />
garden designer Angela Jupe. The gardens include a 2 acre<br />
walled garden which features an Eastern style folly and a<br />
Victorian glasshouse.<br />
t: +353 505 47766 e: angelajupe@iol.ie<br />
Birr Castle Demesne<br />
Birr Castle Demesne, Birr, Co. Offaly.<br />
The award winning gardens are the largest in the country,<br />
spanning over 120 acres of formal and natural landscapes with<br />
5 miles of paths. The impressive worldwide plant collection<br />
boasts over 50 champion trees as well as a Victorian fernery,<br />
wildflower meadows, lake, rivers and waterfalls.<br />
t: +353 57 9120336 e: mail@birrcastle.com<br />
w: www.birrcastle.com<br />
Lough Boora Parklands<br />
Boora, Co. Offaly.<br />
Through the creative combination of nature and the human<br />
hand new habitats for a wide range of flora and fauna are<br />
emerging on the cutaway bogs of Lough Boora Parklands.<br />
t: +353 57 9345978 e: info@loughbooraparklands.com<br />
w: www.loughbooraparklands.com<br />
Woodland Cottage Garden<br />
Birr, Co. Offaly.<br />
These gardens consist of three different ares; the main lawn, a<br />
hidden path to the rose garden and a beautiful woodland area.<br />
Appointment only.<br />
t: +353 57 9121215 m: +353 86 3061697<br />
pg:67
pg:68<br />
Special Interest<br />
Activities<br />
The Shannon Region has many other interesting<br />
activities for you to enjoy from trying your hand at<br />
one of the region’s cookery schools, exploring<br />
wonderful nature and wildlife, enjoying traditional<br />
music and dance and more.
For further information on special interest activities in the<br />
Shannon Region visit:<br />
www.ShannonRegionTrails.ie<br />
www.Discover<strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
www.<strong>Short</strong><strong>Breaks</strong><strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
pg:69
pg:70<br />
Special Interest Activities<br />
Nature and Wildlife<br />
Animal Magic – Falconry and Conservation<br />
Deebert, Kilmallock, Limerick.<br />
Whether you are looking for falconry courses, natural history<br />
lectures, mini zoos, or a combination, one thing is for certain,<br />
you will have the experience of a lifetime.<br />
t: +353 63 98777 e: rosie@animalmagic.ie<br />
w: www.animalmagic.ie<br />
Birdwatching in <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Birdwatching at the Cliffs of Moher, Shannon Callows, Lough<br />
Boora Parklands and more.<br />
t: +353 57 9151676 e: bcaffrey@birdwatchireland.ie<br />
w: www.birdwatchireland.ie<br />
Birds of Prey at Aillwee Caves<br />
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare.<br />
Features the largest display of Falcons, Harris Hawks, Owls,<br />
American Kestrels and White Tailed Sea Eagles in the country.<br />
e: Barbara@aillweecave.ie w: www.aillweecave.ie<br />
The Burren<br />
Burren National Park, Co. Clare.<br />
Experience the wonder of the Burren which is home to the<br />
most unusual species of Flora and Fauna.<br />
e: info@burrenbeo.com w: www.burrenbeo.com<br />
Cabragh Wetlands<br />
Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.<br />
This unique 200 acre ecosystem contains varied habitats,<br />
birds, flowers, insects and mammals. Enjoy nature’s beauty<br />
and peace via walkways, hide, visitor centre, public events.<br />
t: +353 504 43879 e: cabraghwetlands@eircom.net<br />
w: www.cabraghwetlands.ie<br />
Lough Boora Parklands<br />
Leabeg Tullamore, Co. Offaly.<br />
These magnificent wetlands and wildlife wilderness host<br />
some of the most innovative land and environmental<br />
sculptures in <strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
t: +353 57 9345978 e: info@loughbooraparklands.com<br />
w: www.loughbooraparklands.com
Cookery<br />
Berry Lodge Cookery School<br />
Annagh, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.<br />
A warm welcome awaits you at the charming Victorian family<br />
home offering superb accommodation, excellent food and<br />
cookery tuition.<br />
t: +353 65 7077022 e: info@berrylodge.com<br />
w: www.berrylodge.com<br />
Bunratty Cookery School<br />
Manderley House, Deerpark, Bunratty, Co. Clare.<br />
Offering a wide variety of courses designed to cater for all<br />
levels. All the courses are delivered by professional chef and<br />
owner Donnagh Gregson.<br />
t: +353 061 713500 e: info@bunrattycookeryschool.ie<br />
e: www.bunrattycookeryschool.ie<br />
Fiacri Country House Cookery School<br />
Bourerea, Knock, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary<br />
Classes run over a five week period, every Tuesday. One day<br />
courses are run throughout the year particularly at Christmas<br />
and Easter. Classes are interactive.<br />
t: +353 505 43017 e: info@fiacrihouse.com<br />
w: www.fiacrihouse.com<br />
Inchiquin House Cookery School<br />
Corofin, Co. Clare.<br />
Inchiquin Cookery School offers you a real weekend of<br />
indulgence by combining the love of home cooking and living<br />
country life all in a period Georgian home.<br />
t: +353 0 85 211 8835 e: bookinchiquinhouse@gmail.com<br />
w: www.inchiquinhouse.com<br />
The Sarah Baker Cookery School<br />
Cloughjordan House, Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary.<br />
Offering students the chance to learn about organic and<br />
traditional farming methods.<br />
t: +353 87 9690824 e: sarah@sarahbaker.ie<br />
w: www.sarahbaker.ie<br />
Genealogy<br />
Clare Heritage & Genealogical Centre<br />
Church Street, Corofin, Co. Clare.<br />
Offers the largest collection of genealogical material housed<br />
in any one place to enable persons with Clare roots to trace<br />
their fore bearers.<br />
t: +353 65 6837955 e: clareheritage@eircom.net<br />
w: www.clareroots.com<br />
pg:71
pg:72<br />
Special Interest Activities<br />
Genealogy<br />
Limerick Genealogy<br />
c/o Lissanalta House, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick.<br />
Provides a professional research service for those wishing to<br />
learn about their ancestral roots in Limerick city and county.<br />
t: +353 61 496548 w: www.limerickgenealogy.com<br />
North Tipperary Genealogy Centre<br />
The Governors House, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.<br />
Providing a genealogical research sevice for clients whose<br />
ancestors originated in North Tipperary.<br />
t: +353 67 33850 e: tipperarynorthgenealogy@eircom.net<br />
w: www.tipperarynorth.ie/genealogy or www.rootsireland.ie<br />
Offaly Historical Society<br />
Research and Exhibition Centre, Bury Quay,<br />
Tullamore, Co. Offaly.<br />
Provides a professional research service for those wishing to<br />
learn about their ancestral roots in Offaly.<br />
t: +353 57 9321421 w: www.offalyhistory.com<br />
Learning English<br />
Clare Language Centre<br />
College Road, Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
Offer short intensive, business English or long term<br />
examination courses. You can also train as a TEFL teacher.<br />
t: +353 65 6841681 w: www.clarelc.ie<br />
Doolin Language Centre<br />
Doolin Co. Clare<br />
We provide General English and Business English language<br />
courses to adult learners. We offer individual and small group<br />
tuition only.<br />
t: +353 065 7072436 f: +353 65 7074877<br />
e: learn@doolinlanguage.com w: www.doolinlanguage.com<br />
E.B.C College Limerick<br />
No 6 Pery Square Co. Limerick<br />
We have English language programme on NQAI from<br />
Preliminary to Mastery, 6 levels accredited by City and Guilds.<br />
t: +353 61 446539 e: ngallagher@limerickcitycampus.com<br />
w: www.limerickcitycampus.com
Learning English<br />
English in Tipperary<br />
Southpark, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.<br />
Offering intensive language courses for individuals & small<br />
groups. Each course is tailor-made to suit the personal and<br />
professional requirements of the students.<br />
t: +353 67 21105 or +353 67 28026<br />
w: www.englishintipperary.com<br />
Holywell Language Centre<br />
Newtown, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare.<br />
A unique language centre where English is taught at various<br />
levels and combined with cultural and leisure activities in<br />
unusual surroundings.<br />
t: +353 65 7077322 e: info@holywell.net<br />
w: www.holywell.net<br />
HSI English Lanuage School<br />
3 Quinlan Streeet, The Crescent, Limerick.<br />
Specialies in the provision of career-focused English language<br />
programmes.<br />
t: +353 61 317822 e: kdonnelly@hsi.ie<br />
w: www.hsi.ie/englishlanguageschool<br />
Kilfinane Education Centre<br />
Kilfinane, Co.Limerick.<br />
This outdoor education centre provides residential English<br />
language courses and specialises in courses for junior groups,<br />
combining English language tuition with adventure sport<br />
activities.<br />
t: +353 63 91161 or +353 63 91059<br />
e: language@kilfinanelanguage.com<br />
w: www.kilfinanelanguage.com<br />
Language <strong>Ireland</strong> at Lesseragh<br />
Lesserage House, Coolbawn, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.<br />
Provides residential English training in a country setting.<br />
Courses range from beginners to English for special purposes<br />
such as engineering, law, medicine and business.<br />
t: +353 67 28008 e: midegerrard@eircom.net<br />
w: www.language-ireland.com<br />
Language Travel <strong>Ireland</strong><br />
Roselawn House, National Technology Park, Limerick.<br />
From its bustling urban centers to its striking scenery of<br />
unspoilt green countryside, clean beaches, magnificent<br />
coastline,the Limerick and Shannon region is a great place to<br />
come to study English.<br />
t: +353 87 9270400 e: info@englishireland.ie<br />
w: www.englishireland.ie<br />
Special Interest ActivitiesSpecial Interest Activities<br />
pg:73
pg:74<br />
Special Interest Activities<br />
Learning English<br />
Limerick Language Centre<br />
16 Upper Mallow Street, Limerick.<br />
A medium sized school offering full and part time courses,<br />
including residential facilities. This college has students from<br />
4 continents representing 36 different nationalities.<br />
t: +353 61 415292 e: langctr@iol.ie<br />
w: www.english-in-limerick.com<br />
Limerick College of Business Studies<br />
56 O’ Connell Street Co. Limerick<br />
With a newly renovated building, LCBS offers students an<br />
optimum learning environment, with small class sizes,<br />
experienced lecturers and a warm and friendly family<br />
environment.<br />
t: +353 61 317 971 e: info@lcbs.ie<br />
w: www.lcbs.ie<br />
University of Limerick Language Centre<br />
Department of Languages and Cultural Studies,<br />
University of Limerick.<br />
Offering professionally-designed and delivered English<br />
language courses to adults, the Centre also aims to provide a<br />
friendly and supportive environment where each participant<br />
can work to fulfill individual needs.<br />
t: +353 61 202775 or +353 61 202777<br />
w: www.ul.ie/languagecentre<br />
Entertainment Venues<br />
Belltable Arts Centre<br />
O’Connell Avenue, Limerick.<br />
t: +353 61 319866 f: +353 61 418 552<br />
e: info@belltable.ie w: www.belltable.ie<br />
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre<br />
Oxmantown Hall, Birr, Co. Offaly.<br />
Box Office: +353 57 9122911<br />
e: birrtheatre@eircom.net<br />
w: www.birrtheatre.com<br />
Dolan’s<br />
Dock Road, Limerick<br />
Concert venue and traditional Irish music pub<br />
e: +353 61 314483 e: info@dolanspub.com<br />
w: www.dolanspub.com
Entertainment Venues<br />
Fiddlers Rest<br />
Loughmore Village, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.<br />
t: +353 86 8099661 e: info@fiddlersretreat.com<br />
w: www.fiddlersretreat.com<br />
Friars Gate Theatre & Arts<br />
Kilmallock, Co. Limerick<br />
t: +353 63 98727 e: friarsgate@eircom.net<br />
w: www.FriarsGate.ie<br />
Glór Irish Music Centre<br />
Ennis, Co. Clare.<br />
t: +353 65 6843103 e: boxoffice@glor.ie<br />
w: www.glor.ie<br />
Honeyfitz Theatre<br />
Lough Gur, Co Limerick.<br />
Theatre and performance venue<br />
t: +353 87 0852022 e: honeyfitz@loughgur.com<br />
w: www.loughgur.com/honey-fitz-theatre<br />
Irish Harp Centre & Music School<br />
Castleconnell, Co. Limerick.<br />
t: +353 61 372777 w: www.irishharpcentre.com<br />
Nenagh Arts Centre<br />
Town Hall, Banba Square, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.<br />
t: +353 67 34900 e: manager@nenagharts.com<br />
w: www.nenagharts.com<br />
The Loft Venue @ The Locke Bar<br />
George’s Quay, Limerick City.<br />
Theatre, music, poetry reading & Limerick Wrriters Centre<br />
t: +353 85 2085737 w: www.bottomdogtheatre.com<br />
The Source Arts Theatre<br />
Central Cathedral Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.<br />
t: +353 504 90340 w: www.thesourceartscentre.ie<br />
The White House<br />
O’Connell Street, Limerick City<br />
Poetry readings weekly.<br />
t: +353 61 412377<br />
University Concert Hall<br />
University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick.<br />
t: +353 61 331549 w: www.uch.ie<br />
pg:75
pg:76<br />
Special Interest Activities<br />
Painting & Art: Clare<br />
Art at the Park<br />
Knocknadiha, Toornafulla, Co. Limerick<br />
t: +353 69 81931 e: arkhangelchris@yahoo.co.uk<br />
w: www.irishartholidays.com<br />
Burren College of Art<br />
Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare.<br />
t: +353 65 7077200 e: admin@burrencollege.ie<br />
w: www.burrencollege.com<br />
The Burren Painting Centre<br />
Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare.<br />
t: +353 65 7074208 e: info@burrenpaintingcentre.com<br />
w: www.burrenpaintingcentre.com<br />
Painting & Art: Limerick<br />
Irish Art Holidays<br />
Knocknadiha, Toornafulla, Co. Limerick.<br />
t: +353 69 81931 e: arkhangelchris@yahoo.co.uk<br />
w: irishartholidays.com<br />
Painting & Art: South Offaly<br />
Belmont Mill & Artists Studios<br />
Belmont, Co. Offaly.<br />
t: +353 90 64 57598 e: tom@belmontmills.com<br />
w: www.belmontmill.com<br />
Bramber Studio<br />
Rathcahill, Shinrone, Birr, Co. Offaly.<br />
t: +353 505 47025 or +353 87 2889616<br />
e: info@bramberstudio.com<br />
w: www.bramberstudio.com<br />
Cathal Barber Studio Workshops<br />
O’Connell Street, Birr, Co. Offaly.<br />
t: +353 57 9120044 e: info@jewellerybycathal.com<br />
w: www.jewellerybycathal.com<br />
Emporium at The Stables<br />
Oxamtown Mall, Birr, Co. Offaly.<br />
t: +353 57 9120263 e: cboyd@indogo.ie<br />
w: www.thestablesbirr.com
Painting & Art: South Offaly<br />
Tin Jug Studio<br />
Brendan Street, Birr, Co. Offaly.<br />
t: +353 87 6681783 or +353 57 91 21818<br />
e: info@tinjugstudio.com w: www.tinjugstudio.com<br />
Shannonbridge Pottery<br />
Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly.<br />
t: +353 90 9674333 e: info@shannonbridgepottery.com<br />
w: www.shannonbridgepottery.com<br />
Swaying Tree<br />
Dromoyle, Birr, Co. Offaly.<br />
t: +353 86 1966166 e: info@swayingtree.com<br />
w: www.swayingtree.com<br />
Strawberry Hill Antiques<br />
Main Street, Banagher, Co. Offaly.<br />
t: +353 87 2941597 e: leisamulcairgrant@yahoo.ie<br />
pg:77
pg:78<br />
Special Interest Activities<br />
Greyhound Racing<br />
Experience the excitement of greyhound racing.<br />
Limerick Greyhound Stadium<br />
Limerick Greyhound Racing Track Ltd., Dock Road, Limerick.<br />
Experience the excitement of greyhound racing at Limerick’s<br />
greyhound stadium. The atmosphere, the food, the flutter, the<br />
craic and of course the top class racing all make for a great<br />
night out. Racing held each Friday and Saturday.<br />
t: +353 61 214604 w: www.igb.ie/limerick/<br />
Thurles Greyhound Stadium<br />
Townspark, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.<br />
Experience the excitement of greyhound racing every Friday<br />
and Saturday Night. Bar and restaurant facilities available.<br />
t: +353 504 21003 e: thtrack@eircom.net<br />
w: www.igb.ie/Stadia/Thurles<br />
Horse Racing<br />
Limerick Racecourse<br />
Patrickswell, Co. Limerick.<br />
t: +35361 320000<br />
e: info@limerickraces.ie w: www.LimerickRaces.ie<br />
Thurles Racecourse<br />
Thurles, Co. Tipperary.<br />
t: +353 504 22253 e: info@thurlesraces.ie<br />
w: www.thurlesraces.ie<br />
Rugby<br />
Limerick is famous for its wonderful sporting tradition which<br />
is manifested in the city being hailed as one of the great<br />
bastions of rugby in the world and the acknowledged Rugby<br />
capital of <strong>Ireland</strong>. It’s well worth attending a rugby game on a<br />
visit to Limerick. Thomond Park is worth a special mention..<br />
w: www.munsterugby.ie w: www.thomondpark.ie<br />
w: www.irfu.ie
GA A<br />
For information on GAA clubs and fixtures in the Shannon<br />
Region contact the GAA:<br />
t: +353 1 8363222 e: queries@gaa.ie<br />
w: www.gaa.ie<br />
Errors and Omissions<br />
Every care has been taken in the compilation of this guide to ensure its accuracy<br />
and compliance with the consumer protection laws of <strong>Ireland</strong>. Shannon<br />
Development cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions, but where such<br />
are brought to our attention future editions will be amended accordingly.<br />
pg:79
DISCOVER<br />
the<br />
WONDERS<br />
of <strong>Ireland</strong>’s Shannon Region<br />
CLARE LIMERICK NORTH TIPPERARY SOUTH OFFALY<br />
Shannon Region Tourist<br />
Information Offices:<br />
Limerick City Centre t: +353 61 317522<br />
Ennis, Co. Clare t: +353 65 6828366<br />
Shannon Airport, Co. Clare t: +353 61 471664<br />
Adare, Co. Limerick t: +353 61 396255
www.ShannonRegionTrails.ie<br />
www.Discover<strong>Ireland</strong>.ie<br />
www.<strong>Short</strong><strong>Breaks</strong><strong>Ireland</strong>.ie
Change language