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Activities & Adventure

Guidefor Ireland’s Shannon Region

CLARE LIMERICK NORTH TIPPERARY SOUTH OFFALY

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Contents:

Shannon Region Map 2

Introduction 5

Activities:

Adventure & Watersports 6Angling 20Cycling 30Equestrian 36Golf 43Walking 54Gardens 62Special Interest 68

For great activity and adventure breaksvisit www.ShortBreaksIreland.ie

Shannon Region Tourist Information Offices:

• Limerick City Centre

Arthur’s Quay t: +353 61 317522e: [email protected]

• Ennis, Co. Clare

Arthur’s Row (off O’Connell Street) – in the Clare Museum t: +353 65 6828366e: [email protected]

• Shannon Airport, Co. Clare

Arrivals Hall, t: +353 61 471664e: [email protected]

• Adare, Co. Limerick

Heritage Centre, Main Street, t: +353 61 396255e: [email protected]

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Ireland’s Shannon Region

Map & Road Guide

The Shannon Region:

• Clare• Limerick• North Tipperary• South Offaly

See below for a more detailed

map of the Shannon Region.


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Adventure andActivity Holidays in Ireland’s Shannon Region

The Shannon Region lies at the heart of the beautifulWest of Ireland. This region of many contrasts offers aparticularly diverse and exceptional tourism experience,ranging from wild scenic landscapes, unspoiltcountryside, a wealth of historic/cultural attractions, toseaside resorts with beautiful sandy beaches, a ruggedAtlantic coastline, a floral kingdom, the majestic RiverShannon – one of Europe’s great waterways, bustlingrural towns and villages, and a variety of culinaryexperiences.

The Shannon Region is the ideal destination to get awayfrom it all and enjoy a great outdoor holiday experience.The geography of the area and its amazing diversity oflandscapes, its Atlantic seacoast, numerous rivers andgreat lakes, are ideally suited for the outdoor enthusiastlooking for a holiday which is active and varied.

Dominated by water, the region is particularly suited towatersports enthusiasts. The River Shannon and itslargest lake ‘Lough Derg’ are among Europe’s mostpopular watersports venues, and the Atlantic seacoast isa divers underwater wonderland.

A vast network of quiet country lanes, forest paths andmountain trails, along the Slieve Bloom Mountains orthrough the Burren’s great expanses of glaciatedlimestone, and fresh air are perfect for those who want to relax and enjoy nature at its best, on foot or by bike.

This booklet features information on adventure andwatersports, cruising, walking, cycling, angling,equestrian, golf, gardens and adventure centres whichoffer a wide range of outdoor activity holiday options inIreland’s Shannon Region. It gives you a flavour of whatthe region has to offer to the outdoor enthusiast andadventure seeker. Contact details for specialist operators are featured in this booklet to help you plan your outdoor holiday!

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Ireland is very much a sporting activity country, where one cansurf, cruise, sail, canoe, climb, hill-walk, bike, engage in birdshooting, windsurf, cruise and scuba dive in wonderfulsurroundings. There are a number of approved outdooradventure centres in the Shannon Region, catering for a widevariety of land and water based adventure/watersport activityoptions for all levels of experience. Accommodation varies fromresidential centres with bunk-style dormitory hostels to usinglocal hotels and guesthouses.

Lough Derg, Ireland’s pleasure lake is the largest lake on theRiver Shannon (32,000 acres) and is a watersports paradisewith its well established venue for all kinds of boating, cruising,yachting, sailing, windsurfing, skiing and angling.

Adventure & Watersports

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You can hire and captain your own luxury cruiser on theShannon and Lough Derg or the call of the ocean may bring youto Kilrush Marina situated in a busy yachting harbour and agreat base to explore the Atlantic coast and catch a glimpse ofthe resident bottlenosed dolphins on the Shannon Estuary.

For further information on adventure breaks visit:

www.ShannonRegionTrails.ie www.DiscoverIreland.ie www.ShortBreaksIreland.ie



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Atlantic AirventureShannon, Co. Clare.The ultimate thrill for flight enthusiasts. t: +353 87 2037487e: [email protected] w: www.atlanticairventure.com

Atlantic Diving School Licknaun, Larchill, Ennis, Co. Clare.Discover the magical waters of West Clare and Ireland’s west coast by learning how to scuba dive and obtain your certification.t: +353 65 6842755 m: +353 86 0570544 e: [email protected] w: www.atlanticdivingschool.ie

Ben's Rock Climbing ClinicThe Burren, Co. Clare.Offering courses and one off sessions for all levels. Climb, abseil and push your boundaries higher than you ever thought you could.t: +353 86 8448622 e: [email protected] w: www.bensrockclimbingclinic.com

Born 2 Ride Kitesurfing SchoolLahinch, Co. Clare.Discover the excitement of Kitesurfing in a safe environmentt: +353 87 2060177 w: www.born2ride.net e: [email protected]: www.lahinchkitesurfingschool.com

Burren Adventures Dive Centre “Sunfish”, Aughinish, Co. Clare.Provides scuba diving courses and experiences for all levelsand ages from 10yrs. As a PADI 5 Star dive centre they pridethemselves on providing the highest standards in training anddive experiences.

t: +353 65 7078914 e: [email protected] w: www.burrenadventures.com

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Burren Outdoor Education CentreTurlough, Bellharbour, Co. Clare.Offering caving, canoeing, sailing, orienteering, rock climbing, hill walking and much more.t: +353 65 7078066 e: [email protected] w: www.burrenoec.com

Clare Leisure World Showgrounds Road, Ennis, Co. Clare.Bowling, Quasar, tumble towers, video pursuits and much more.t: +353 65 6866777 w: www.leisureworld.ie

Dromoland Clay Pigeon ShootingNewmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare.Clay Pigeon shooting year-round, using international sporting traps for groups or individuals.t: +353 61 368212 m: +353 87 2534955

Irish Activtiy HolidaysCarhue, Stonehall, Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare.Offering customised packages for individuals and groups to include a variety of activities.t: +353 61 366999 e: [email protected]: www.irishactivityholidays.com

Kilkee WaterworldKilkee, Co. Clare.Offering a range of facilities including guysers and gushers,bubbles, whirls and lots more. t: +353 65 9056855e: [email protected] w: www.kilkeewaterworld.ie

Lahinch Seaworld & Leisure CentreThe Promenade, Lahinch, Co. Clare.The “ultimate” leisure and activity location, visit AtlanticAquarium, Sammy Shark’s Playzone and Neptune’s retail store.t: +353 65 7081900 w: www.lahinchseaworld.com



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Lakeside Watersports CentreMountshannon, Co. Clare.Offers a range of activities including, rowing boats, kayaks & canoes. All these are for hire at daily or weekly rates.t: +353 61 927225 e: [email protected]: www.lakesideireland.com

Lough Derg Powerboat SchoolSallybay House, Derry Demense, Ballina/Killaloe, Co. Clare.Running power boat and motor cruiser training courses,varying in length from half day to four days.t: +353 61 375474 e: [email protected]: www.boatschool.ie

Lough Derg School of AdventureLough Derg Holiday Village, Killaloe, Co. Clare.Kayaking, canadian canoeing, raft building, team challenges,water safety and orienteering. t: +353 85 1343569 e: [email protected]: www.loughdergschoolofadventure.com

Nevsail WatersportsThe Promenade, Kilkee, Co. Clare.Training courses in sailing, windsurfing, powerboating,kayaking and canoeing. Summer camps also available. t: +353 86 3308236 e: [email protected] w: www.nevsailwatersports.com

Oceanlife Dive and Watersports CentreEast End, Kilkee, Co. Clare.Oceanlife, Kilkee is a PADI 5 Star Diving resort who offer PADI dive courses from Discover Scuba all the way to Assistant Instructor. t: +353 65 9056707 e: [email protected] w: www.oceanlife.ie

Orbital WindsLahinch, Co. Clare.Offering a range of Kitesurfing courses.t: +353 87 0659338 e: [email protected] w: www.orbitalwinds.com

University of Limerick Activity CentreTwo Mile Gate, Killaloe, Co. Clare.The perfect location for all your outdoor adventure needs.t: +353 61 376622 e: [email protected] w: www.ulac.ie

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Limerick City & County

Abbey Speedway Karting CentreMountmahon, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick.A fun day out for all at Abbey Speedway Karting Centre.t: +353 68 51829 e: [email protected]: www.abbeyfealekarting.com

Ballyhoura OrienteeringBallyhoura Failte Ltd, Main Street, Kilfinane, Co Limerick.Go quad biking, absailing, windsurfing, rock climbing, walkingor bird-watching.t: +353 63 91300 e: [email protected] w: www.ballyhouracountry.com

Combat ZoneCombat Zone, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick.Paintballing in over twenty acres of natural woodland. t: +353 61 302031 e: : [email protected]: www.combatzone.ie

Fun WorldEnnis Road, Limerick.Family entertainment centre offering, bowling, arcadeamusements & kids play area.t: +353 61 325088 e: : [email protected]: www.funworld.ie

Kilfinane Outdoor Education CentreKilfinane, Co. Limerick.Canoeing, kayaking, surfing trips, hill-walking, rock climbing,mountain biking, abseiling, indoor climbing wall, orienteering,team challenges and much more. t: +353 63 91161 e: [email protected]: www.kilfinaneoec.com

Kilkornan KartingKilcornan, Co. LimerickThe ultimate karting experience.t: +353 61 393728 e: [email protected]: www.LimerickKarting.com

Limerick Wake & SkiCastleconnell, Co. Limerick.Wakeboarding for extreme watersports enthusiasts.t: +353 87 7868689 e: [email protected]: www.limerickwakeandski.com

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Lazy Dog Clay Bird ShootingBallintubber, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick.All weather clay bird shooting ground, indoor rifle range and individual tuition by accredited trainer.t: +353 62 53563 e: [email protected] w: www.ballyhouracountry.com

National Kart Centre LimerickCorbally, Limerick City.Located just 5mins from Limericks City centre. Offering the largest indoor karting track in Ireland.t: +353 61 340161 e: [email protected] w: www.nationalkartcentre.ie

RIB ToursKillard, Ardagh, Co. Limerick.Provide a variety of tours including Foynes Island, ShannonEstuary, Historical and Wildlife Tours. Tailored private andcommercial trips are also available.t: +353 86 8140833 e: [email protected]: www.ribtours.ie

University ArenaUniversity of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick.For the basic beginner to the Olympic champion. Exceptional outdoor and indoor facilities. t: +353 61 213555 e: [email protected]: www.universityarena.com

South Offaly

Birr Outdoor Education CentreRoscrea Road, Birr, Co. Offaly.Offering a range of watersports and dry land education courses. t: +353 57 9120029 e: [email protected] w: www.oec.ie/birr/locat.html

Esker Shooting GroundsBanagher, Co. Offaly.Clay pigeon shooting in Bangher, Co Offaly.t: +353 57 9152806 e: [email protected] w: www.esker.ie


South Offaly

Midland Battlefield Live Birr Equestrian Centre, Kingsborough House, Fortel, Birr, Co. Offaly.Team orientated combat simulation that is played in manytypes of terrain including forest or field constructed battlefields.t: +353 57 91 21961 m: +353 87 2445545e: [email protected] w: www.birrequestrian.ie

Lough Boora ParklandsLeabeg Tullamore, Co. Offaly.These magnificent wetlands and wildlife wilderness host some of the most innovative land and environmentalsculptures in Ireland. t: :+353 57 9345978 e: [email protected] w: www.loughbooraparklands.com

Skydive IrelandBirr, Co. Offaly Experience the ultimate adventure of free-falling through thesky at 200 km/h.t: +353 1 4430550 or 1850 940 222 e: [email protected]: www.skydiveireland.ie

Shannon Adventure Canoeing & Camping HolidaysThe Marina, Banagher, Co. Offaly.Offering you an excellent opportunity to get away from thehustle and bustle and enjoy a relaxing canoeing holiday on themagnificent River Shannon.t: +353 57 9151411 e: [email protected]: www.iol.ie/~advcanoe/index.html

Sports Rec IrelandBirr, Co. Offaly.Offers the ultimate training for team building weekends. A number of venues and activities are available. t: +353 9122331 t: 1850 940 222 e: [email protected] w: www.sportsrecireland.com

North Tipperary

GauntletKylenoe Terryglass Co. Tipperary.Offering five thrilling combat zones where you will enjoy tenaction packed games.

t: +353 67 22909 e: [email protected] w: www.gauntlet.ie

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North Tipperary

Go with the Flow River AdventuresRoscrea, North Tipperary.‘Go with the Flow’ offers guided river treks, multi-day trips,canoe hire, courses and much more.t: +353 87 2529700 e: [email protected]: www.gowiththeflow.ie

Portroe Dive CentreOld Quarries, Portroe, Co. Tipperary.Ireland's first inland dive centre. Portoe has been an"unofficial" alternative dive site for divers for many years. With depths ranging from 3m to 39m, there is something forall grades of divers here. Visibility can range from 3m to 15m.t: +353 86 0581579 w: www.diveportroe.com

Cruising: Clare

Doolin2Aran FerriesDoolin Pier and Liscannor Pier, Co. Clare.Offering daily sailings (April to October) to the Aran Islandsand the Cliffs of Moher from Doolin pier in Co. Clare. t: +353 65 7075949 or +353 87 2453239e: [email protected] w: www.mohercruises.com

Doolin FerriesDoolin Pier, Doolin, Co. Clare.Sailings from Doolin to the Aran Islands. t: +353 65 7074 455 e: [email protected]: www.doolinferries.com

Emerald StarConnaught Harbour, Portumna, Co. Galway.Explore Ireland’s beautiful waterways. t: +353 909 741 120 e: [email protected]: www.emeraldstar.ie

Holy Island Tour Mountshannon, Co. Clare.Tour one of the most famous monastic sites in Ireland. t: +353 909 741 120 e: [email protected] w: www.eastclareheritage.com

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Cruising: Clare

Kilrush Marina Kilrush, Co. Clare.Situated on Irelands unspoilt west coast, offering a uniqueblend of facilities and attractions t: +353 65 9052072 w: www.kilrushcreekmarina.ie

O’Callaghan Angling & CruisingLiscannor, Co. Clare.Caters for anglers, cruisers, divers, surf riders,photographers, ornithologists, dolphin and whale -watchers,just to mention a few. t: +353 65 6821374 e: [email protected]: www.ocallaghanangling.com

Scattery Island Ferries Dolphin Discovery, Kilrush, Co. Clare.Escape the hustle and bustle, cars and noise on a trip toScattery Island with its breathtaking views over the Shannon. t: +353 65 9051327 e: [email protected]: www.discoverdolphins.ie

Shannon Castle LineWilliamstown Harbour, Whitegate, Clare.A family run fleet of modern, self-drive 2-8 berth motorcruisers fitted out to the highest standards. No previousboating experience necessary.t: +353 61 927042 e: [email protected] w: www.shannoncruisers.com

Shannon Ferry GroupKillimer Kilrush Co. ClareThis pleasant 20 minute journey links the main tourist routesof the West of Ireland. t: :+353 65 905312 e: [email protected] w: www.shannonferries.com

The Spirit of KillaloeAbbey St, Killaloe, Co. Clare.A luxury 50-seater passenger boat, providing a detailedcommentary on all the historical sites as you cruise pastshores of Lough Derg. Catering facilities available on board.t: +353 86 8140559 e: [email protected] w: www.spiritofkillaloe.com

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Cruising: South Offaly

Carrick Craft The Marina, Banagher, Co. Offaly.Ireland's largest privately owned cruiser companies with twoMarinas on the Shannon and one on the Erne, offering weeklyhires or short-breaks on their extensive fleet of2 to 8 berth cruisers.t: +353 57 91 51000 e: [email protected] w: www.cruise-ireland.com

The River Queen The Marina, Banagher, Co. Offaly.Sit back, relax and enjoy a Shannon cruise on board a 50seater passenger boatt: +353 57 9151112 e: [email protected] w: www.silverlinecruisers.com

Silverline CruisersThe Marina, Banagher, Co. Offaly.This company operates a fleet of 2-12 berth charter cruiserson the River Shannon. Short breaks available. They also caterfor school tours, groups with their 54-seater passenger boat.t: +353 57 91 51112 e: [email protected]: www.silverlinecruisers.com

Cruising: North Tipperary

Shannon SailingNenagh, Dromineer, Co. Tipperary.Sail in their new fleet of Tirion 6 meter keelboats. Noexperience needed. Skipper available. Yacht cruises forfamilies and small groups. Junior and adult sail trainingcourses throughout the summer.t: +353 67 24499 e: [email protected]: www.shannonsailing.com

The KU-EE-TUCalista, Dromineer, Co. Tipperary.A fifty-three seat water bus which departs from the NewHarbour in Dromineer to explore Lough Derg. Group outingswelcome. Live music, parties and food can be arranged. Yachtsand small cruisers for hire.t: +353 67 24295 or +353 87 2142363 f: +353 67 23488



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Dolphin Watching: Clare

Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt Carrigaholt, Loop Head Peninsula, Co. Clare.Dolphin & Nature Boat Trips at the Mouth of the Shannon.Resident group of bottlenose dolphins; also, sea birds, seals,feral goats, dramatic cliffs, caves, historic ruins. t: +353 65 9058156 e: [email protected] w: www.dolphinwatch.ie

Dolphin Discovery Kilrush Kilrush, Co. Clare.Discover the magic of the Shannon Dolphins from Ireland'snewest and largest dolphin watching cruise vessel "DolphinDiscovery" from Kilrush Marina.t: +353 65 9051327 e: [email protected] w: www.discoverdolphins.ie

Surfing: Clare

Aloha Surf School4 RHO, Fanore, Co. Clare.Offer surfing lessons to all age groups. No experiencenecessary and all equipment is provided. Aloha Surf School isapproved by the Irish Surfing Association.t: +353 87 2133996 e: [email protected] w: www.surfschool.tv

Ben’s Surf Clinic Lahinch, Co. Clare.Mobile coaching unit which can set up and run clinicsanywhere there are decent waves. Surfers must provide theirown surfing equipment; some available for hire. t: +353 86 8668622 e: [email protected]: www.benssurfclinic.com

Green Room Surf School & ShopMarine Parade (next to Enzos) Lahinch, Co. Clare.Surf lessons and all equipment supplied. All qualified and to Beach Life Guard standards aswell as qualified surf instructors. t: +353 65 7082771 / +353 87 9833019e: [email protected] w: www.greenroomlahinch.com




Surfing: Clare

Lahinch Surf SchoolBallyfaudeen, Lahinch, Co. Clare.Learn to surf with Irish Surfing Champion John McCarthy'sLahinch Surf School. Tuition available for adults and children.All equipment provided. t: +353 87 9609667 e: [email protected] w: www.lahinchsurfschool.com

Ocean Scene Surf SchoolChurch Street, Lahinch, Co. Clare.Ocean Scene offer one off lessons or three or five day courses.All instructors are fully qualified.t: +353 65 7081108 or +353 86 8120400 e: [email protected] w: www.oceanscene.ie

Orbital Winds Lahinch, Co. Clare.Offer a range of kite-surfing courses. All instructors are allIKO certified. Courses range from private lessons to fullpackages designed to teach a complete beginner.t: +353 87 0659338 e: [email protected] w: www.orbitalwinds.com

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If the thought of fishing for hard-fighting, wild salmon, trout,pike, bream, tench, roach, rudd, perch and dace in beautifullyscenic surroundings, appeals to you, then a great adventureawaits. Throughout the Shannon Region all the ingredients for agreat fishing holiday are available in abundance.

Wild Atlantic salmon are seasonal visitors to the mid and lowerreaches of the River Shannon and in its tributaries the Brosna,Fergus, Mulcair and Maigue rivers. These rivers and theirtributaries also hold stocks of brown trout. The River Shannon’slargest lake, Lough Derg, is a vast mixed fishery with a modeststock of brownies. Doonbeg River in West Clare has a good runof Salmon and sea trout while the River Suir in County Tipperaryis good brown trout water, renowned as a dry-fly fishery.

Angling

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The stretch of the River Shannon at the village of Castleconnell,Co. Limerick continues to bewitch anglers with its prestigiousgame angling waters.

For further information on angling in the Shannon Region visit:

www.Shannon-Fishery-Board.iewww.ShannonRegionTrails.iewww.DiscoverIreland.iewww.ShortBreaksIreland.ie


Angling

Clare

Angling West CoastToormore , Kilfenora, Co, ClareProviding lunch, transport and all of the equipment requiredfor your angling pleasure.t: +353 86 883 8166 e: [email protected]: www.westcoastangling.ie

Burkes Boat HireMain Street, Corofin, Co, ClareBoats for hire on Loughs, Inchiquin with good trout and CoarseAngling & Ballycullinan, with good Coarse Angling. t: +353 065 6837677 e: [email protected]

Ballygreen HouseGarraunboy, Killaloe,Co. Clare.Specialising in accommodating anglers for all kinds of fishing.t: +353 61 376798 or +353 87 641 2658 e: [email protected] w: www.pecheirlande.com

Bridge View & Riverbank CottagesDrewsboro, Scarriff, Co. Clare.Self-catering accommodation; bait storage available andcoarse angling catered for.t: +353 61 921354 e: [email protected]

Carrigaholt Sea Angling CentreCarrigaholt, Co. Clare, Ireland.Great sea fishing on board a first class charter boat.Equipment for hire. Tackle shop on site. Accommodation canbe arranged. t: +353 65 905 8209 or +353 87 636 7544 e: [email protected]: www.fishandstay.com

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Clondanagh Cottage Angling CentreTulla, Co. Clare.Bed & Breakfast specialising in angling packages. Equipment provided. t: +353 656835429 m: +353 86 8268862 e: [email protected]: www.ClondanaghCottage.com

Derg LodgeMountshannon, Co. Clare.Bed & Breakfast and all types of fishing catered for.t: +353 61 927180 e: [email protected]

Doon Lake View HouseBroadford, Co. Clare.Bed & Breakfast, boat hire and all types of angling catered for.t: +353 61 473125

Fishing for KidsKillaloe, Co, ClareOpening up a whole new world of outdoor adventure to kids. t: +353 86 3919472 e: [email protected]: www.fishingforkids.ie

FisHermanMain Street, Killaloe, Co. ClareComplete packages, pike fishing, guiding, accommodation andmeals, and airport transfers.t: +353 61 374399 m: +353 87 9857491e: [email protected] w: www.FisHerman.nl

Go Fishing Adventure CentreKilbaha, Kilrush, Co. Clare.Deep sea angling charter boat from a magnificent setting onthe Loop Head peninsula.t: +353 65 905 8174 or +353 87 697 4624e: [email protected]: www.gofishing.ie

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Angling

Clare

Hillview HouseMaghera Tulla, Co. Clare.Bed & Breakfast specialising in angling, failities include rods,drying rooms, drop and collection facility.t: +353 65 6831927 or +353 87 1250317 e: [email protected]: www.hillviewbandb.com

Inishlosky HouseO’Briensbridge, Co. Clare. Bed & Breakfast, boats for hire and all types of angling catered for.t: +353 61 377240 e: [email protected]: www.inishlosky.com

Lakeside Holiday ParkMountshannon, Co. Clare, Ireland. Mooring facilities here provide great fishing on Lough Derg.t: +353 61 927225 e: [email protected] w: www.lakesideireland.com

Lakefield LodgeEnnis Road, Corofin, Co. Clare.Bed & Breakfast, boats and engines for hire, and caters for all types of angling.t: +353 65 6837675 or m: +353 87 6756465e: [email protected]: www.lakefieldlodgebandb.com

Lough Derg Holiday CentreScariff Road, Killaloe, Co. Clare.Beautiful self-catering development. Boats, engines andguides for hire. Private harbour.t: +353 61 376777 e: [email protected] w: www.loughderg.net

O’Callaghan Sea AnglingRoslevan, Tulla Road, Ennis, Co. Clare.Offering excellent deep sea fishing off Ireland’s westerncoastline operating out of Liscannor.t: +353 65 6821374 or m: +353 86 267 3704 /+353 86 152 7755 e: [email protected] w: www.ocallaghanangling.com

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Clare

Rathlahine Trout AnglingNewmarket-on-Fergus, Co, ClareThe 15 acre natural lake is stocked with up to 3,000Rainbow/Brown Trout.Sizes vary from 1lb to 6 lbs.t: +353 061 368412 e: [email protected] w: www.wix.com/fintanmehan/rta

Scappaflow HouseO’Briensbridge, Co. Clare.Bed & Breakfast; bait storage available and all kinds of angling catered for.t: +353 61 377144 w: [email protected]

Shannon Sea AnglingFort House, Cappa, Kilrush, Co, ClareDeep sea angling charter boat operator from Kilrush Harbour. ‘Ocean Star’ 26 ft. Fastworker 200 HP Volvo 2 Drive 6-8 Personst: +353 87 2281584 e: [email protected]

Shannon Cottage Country Home17 Abbey Street, Ennis , Co. Clare.Providing rented bikes for over 20 year, fishing tackle shopalso onsite. t: +353 61 377118 e: [email protected] w: www.shannoncottage.com

Tierney Cycles & Fishing17 Abbey Street, Ennis , Co. ClareProviding rented bikes for over 20 year, fishing tackle shopalso onsite. t: +353 065 6829433 e: [email protected] w: www.ennisrentabike.com

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Angling

Limerick City and County

Bleach Lough AnglingMount Pleasant,Kildimo, Co. Limerick.Munster’s leading Rainbow Trout angling facility open tovisitors by appointment.t: + 353 86 2043296 e: [email protected] w: www.bleachloughanglers.ie

Castle Oaks House HotelCastleconnell, Co. Limerick.Angling specialist available to offer advice and make all thenecessary arrangements.t: +353 61 377666e: [email protected] w: www.castleoaks.ie

Celtic AnglingPaddy Dunworth, The Commons, Ballingarry, Limerick.Offering guided angling, heritage and hill walking tours. t: +353 69 68202 e: [email protected] w: www.celticangling.com

Glasha Lake Trout FishingAthea, Co. Limerick.Glasha Lake is a beautiful well maintained brown trout lake,fully stocked with tackle hire, car parking, picnic area, shopand toilets.t: +353 068 42295

Jim Robinson Angling Centre140 Oakleigh Wood, Dooradoyle, Limerick City.All kinds of angling can be arranged and expert personalguidance and tuition provided. t: +353 87 233 9999 or +353 61 453808e: [email protected]

Millbank House & Angling CentreRichard Keays, Millbank House, Murroe, Limerick.Specialising in services for salmon, trout and pike anglers. t: +353 61 386115 f: +353 61 386560 e: [email protected] w: www.millbankhouse.com

The Great Pike Fishing Company5 Greenview Close, The Fairways, Castletroy.The Great Pike Fishing Company has been offering Irishhospitality to clients for over ten years. t: +353 87 2438120 e: [email protected] w: www.greatpikefishing.com Useful Contacts: Angling

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North Tipperary

Abbeyvale HouseMary Flanagan-Hunt, Abbeyvale House, Holycross, Co. Tipperary.The Suir is one of Ireland’s premier brown trout rivers with good Salmon runs especially in the lower reaches.Permits arranged; advice on the local area and drying room available.t: +353 504 43032 e: [email protected]: www.abbeyvalehouse.com

Oakpark LodgeOwen O’Carroll, Oakpark Lodge, Portland, Lorrah, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.t: +353 90 9747143 e: [email protected]: www.shannonfishing.com

Riverrun HouseTom & Lucy Sanders, Riverrun House, Terryglass, Co. Tipperary.Terryglass boasts a magnificent harbour which is only a stroll away. This area is renowned for its coarse fishing, pike,rudd and bream. Lake boats with engines available for hire for angling.t: +353 67 22125 e: [email protected]: www.riverrun.ie

Shannon BreezeNoel Bugler, Shannon Breeze, Ballina, Co. Tipperary.Pike and trout angling packages including accommodation,boat hire, guides and fishing tackle.t: +353 61 375027 m: +353 86 3919472e: [email protected]: www.shannonbreezekillaloe.com

T J’s Angling CentreT J O’Brien, T J’s Angling Centre, Main Street, Ballina / Killaloe, Co. Tipperary.Services include bait ordering storage, Ghillie services and tackle shop.t: +353 61 376009 or +353 87 810 8225e: [email protected] w: www.tjsangling.com

Tir na Fiuise Cottages - Lime Kiln CottageTerryglass, Co, TipperaryThe Lime Kiln is a traditional style cottage on an organic farm(1 of 3 cottages).t: +353 67 22041 e: [email protected] w: www.countrycottages.ie

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South Offaly

Ely HouseShannonbridge Village, Co. Offaly.Bed & Breakfast; bait fridges for anglers and all types of angling catered for.t: +353 90 9674205 e: [email protected] w: elyhouse.shannonbridge.net

Killeens Pub and Tackle ShopDerry Killeen, Shannonbridge, Via Athlone, Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly. Sell all fishing tackle, bait, rods, reels & accessories. Up to date fishing news available on the local website under local news.t: +353 90 9674112 e: [email protected]: www.shannonbridge.net

Laurel Lodge FarmhouseGarrymore, Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly.Situated 1km from the River Shannon where large quantitiesof perch, bream, pike, rudd and tench can be found.Alternatively enjoy the challenge of the nearby Suck andBrosna rivers. t: +353 909 674189 or +353 86 838 4267 e: [email protected]

Lough Boora ParklandsLeabeg, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.In the parklands there are a number of activities that thevisitor can pursue from Angling, Walking & Birdwatching.There are four fishing lakes – freshwater fisheries for coarseand fly fishing.t: +353 939145885 e: [email protected] w: www.loughbooraparklands.com

Rachra HouseShannonbridge, Co. Offaly.Boat hire operator for fresh water fishing on the Shannon. He also operates a Gillie Service.t: +353 90 9674249w: www.rachrahouse.shannonbridge.net/

Sleepy HollowTaylor’s Cross, Banagher, Co. Offaly. Bed & Breakfast, tackle and bait shop and cater for all kinds of angling.t: +353 57 9151273 e: [email protected]

The Old Forge TownhouseWest End, Banagher, Co. Offaly. Bed & Breakfast, tackle shop and the Old Forge cater for alltypes of angling.t: +353 57 9151504 e: [email protected]

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Many great cycle routes traverse the Shannon Region includingthe Burren cycleway, the dolmen cycle route, the dolphin cycleroute, the Loop Head cycleway, the West Clare cycleway, theKilmallock Cycle Hub, the Land of Edmund Spenser cycleway,the Lough Derg cycle way and the Nenagh cycleway, ClareGlens Cycle, Keeper Hill and Holycross.

Further information on these cycle routes can be found on:

www.ShannonRegionTrails.iewww.DiscoverIreland.iewww.ShortBreaksIreland.ie


Cycling

Clare

Burren Bike HireThe Launderette, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare.t: +353 65 7077061 e: [email protected]: www.burrenbike.com

Clare Cycling ToursCo. ClareWelcome to Clare Cycling Tours where you can hitch a ride allyear round to see some of Ireland's most stunning andinteresting attractions.t: +353 87 935 7401 e: [email protected]: www.clarecyclingtours.com

Go Cycle IrelandExplore and discover with 2, 4 and 7 day cycle tours in Co. Clare. t: +353 83 434 0094 e: [email protected] w: www.gocycleireland.com

Gleesons CyclesHenry Street, Kilrush, Co. Clare.t: +353 65 9051172 f: +353 65 9051733

Irish Activity HolidaysCarhue stonehall Newmarket on Fergus, Co, Clare.We organise breaks for discerning individuals and offer acustomised package for individuals, groups, socities andorganisations.t: +353 61 366991 e: [email protected]: www.irishactivityholidays.com

Loop Head Adventures LtdMike Barns, Fodra, Kilbaha, Co. Clare .Offer bicycle rentals, fishing rod and snorkeling equipmentrentals. Gift shop, coffee shop & camping on site.t: +353 65 9058875 m: +353 87 6640605e: [email protected]: www.loopheadadventures.com

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Rainbow HostelDoolin Co. Clare Bike hire available t: +353 65 7074415 e:[email protected] w: www.rainbowhostel.net

Tierney Cycles17 Abbey Street, Ennis, Co. Clare.Bike hire availablet: +353 65 6829433 e: [email protected] w: www.ennisrentabike.com

Williams Rent a BikeCircular Road, Kilkee, Co. Clare.Bike hire availablet: +353 65 9056041


Ballyhoura Bike HireRailway Road, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.7 Day Bike hire for all comers plus individual trail ridingintroduction courses by experienced tutor.t: + 353 63 98525 e: [email protected]: www.ballyhourabikehire.com

Ballyhoura Mountain BikingBallyhoura Failte Ltd, Main Street,Kilfinane, Co. Limerick. Ballyhoura, Co. Limerick is home to the top class Ballyhouramountain biking park.t: +353 63 91300 e: [email protected] w: www.ballyhouracountry.com

GoEco IrelandEyon, Cappamore, Co. Limerick.Holiday makers seek a unique experience that they can applyto enhance their everyday lives.t: +353 86 3967448 w: www.electricbikeholidays.ie


Cycling


Kilfinane Outdoor Education CentreKilfinane, Co. Limerick.A wide range of activities catered for including mountainbiking; courses to suit all levels.t: +353 63 91161 e: [email protected] w: www.kilfinaneoec.com

Limerick Bike HireLower Maiden Street, Newcastle West, Co. LimerickOffering a wide range of bikes for hire to suit all tasteswhether you want to explore the nearby countryside for a dayor plan a longer exploration around the region.t: +353 87 2322088 e: [email protected] w: www.johnmulcahy.com/bikehire.html

TrailridersBallyhoura, Co. LimerickTrailriders Mountain Bikes provide bike rental, guiding andtraining.t: +353 87 2717330 e: [email protected] w: www.trailriders.ie

South Offaly

Lough Boora ParklandsLeabeg Tullamore, Co. OffalyThe magnificent wetlands and wildlife wilderness of LoughBoora now host some of the most innovative land andenvironmental sculptures in Ireland.t: +353 579345978 e: [email protected] w: www.sculptureintheparklands.com

Slieve Bloom MountainsKinnitty, Co. Offaly The Slievebloom Mountains a hidden landscape located at thecrossroads of Ireland less than 2 hours from Dublin, Galway,Belfast, Cork and Wexford. If you want to get away from it allit's on your door stept: +353 86 2789147 e: [email protected] w: www.slievebloom.ie

North Tipperary

Peter Moyan Bicycle HireCecil Way, Nenagh, Co. TipperaryBike hire availablet: +353 67 31293 e: [email protected]

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This is horse-riding country and you’ll find many equestriancentres both residential and non-residential in the ShannonRegion. State-of-the-art riding centres are located in the mostscenic parts of the region and offer riding on varying terrain;from forest trails, mountain paths and rolling pastureland tocountry lanes and sandy beaches, and everyone is welcome.Even those without any horse riding skills are encouraged tohave a go, safely under the watchful eye of an experiencedinstructor. And there is a horse or pony for everyone.

Some of the most beautifully scenic riding areas include theTipperary Hills, Glen of Aherlow, Galtee Mountains, the GoldenVale, the green roads of the Burren and the rugged SlieveBloom Mountains.

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Nearly all centres are open throughout the year. Many haveindoor arenas and all have outdoor exercise rings. Beyond thecentres lie miles of open country where trail riding, trekking orcross-country canters can be arranged. Whatever option youchoose - a few hours tuition or trail riding for days – justimagine the joy of the horse, like-minded company and accessto scenery known to few.

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Equestrian

Clare

An Sibin Equestrian Centre Whitegate, Co. Clare.AIRE approved. Offering lessons to all age groups & trail rides.Residential accommodation available. 6 day, 7 night post topost trails in the Burren also available. t: +353 61 927411 e: [email protected] w: www.irishhorseriding.com

Banner Equestrian CentreToonagh, Fountain, Ennis, Co. Clare.AIRE approved.Offers horse and pony trekking, advanced andbeginners riding and jumping lessons. Private or grouplessons available. Facilities include both an indoor andoutdoor arena. t: +353 86 2772616 e: [email protected] w: www.bannerequestrian.com

Castlefergus Riding StablesQuin, Co. Clare.AIRE approved.Offers daily and weekly programmes forresidents including half board accommodation and two hourstrekking per day. Facilities include outdoor arena, crosscountry course, instruction and changing rooms.t: +353 65 6825914 m: + 353 87 9731145e: [email protected]

Clare Equestrian CentreDoora, Ennis, Co. Clare.AIRE approved.Facilities include, indoor arena, outdoor sandrings, trekking and cross-country courses and a tack andclothing shop. Tuition for all ages and levels.t: +353 65 6840136 or m: +353 86 2673690e: [email protected] w: www.clareequestrian.com

Clonlara Equestrian CentreOakfield, Clonlara, Co. Clare.AIRE approved.Offers international size indoor and outdoorarena, full grass livery area and tuition at all levels. Trekking,trail riding and cross-country course also available.t: +353 61 354172 e: [email protected] w: www.clonlaraequestrian.com

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West Clare Equestrian CentreTullabrack, Kilrush, Co. Clare.AIRE approved.Offering lessons to all age groups, trekking &summer camp. Indoor and outdoor arena facilities on site.t: +353 65 9059115 e: [email protected]: www.clareequestrian.com

Woodfield Equestrian CentreBroadford, Co. Clare.AIRE approved.Situated on over 11 acres of quite countrysideoffering outdoorarena, tuition at all levels and trekking.t: +353 87 2310428 e: [email protected] e: www.woodfieldequestrian.ie


Clarina Riding CentreClarina, Co. Limerick.AIRE approved, providing lesson to all ages, pony trekking &summer camps. Outdoor and Indoor arena facilities on site.t: +353 61 353087 or +353 87 2479965 e: [email protected]

Clonshire Equestrian and Polo CentreAdare, Co. Limerick.AIRE approved providing 5 day programme; pony camp; trailriding and trekking. Tuition available and facilities include anindoor and outdoor arena. Residential facilities available.t: +353 61 396770 f: +353 61 396726 e: [email protected] w: www.clonshire.com

Crecora Equestrian CentreBetteville, Crecora, Co. Limerick.Groups of 15 can be catered for at any one time where you willreceive expert tuition in an enclosed arena, or you can simplygo for a trek.t: +353 61 355721e: [email protected]

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Fitzgerald’s Farmhouse and Equestrian CentreThe Hill, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick.AIRE approved providing lessons for beginners, a challengingcross-country course for the more advanced rider andsummer camps. Residential facilities also available.t: +353 68 31217 e: [email protected] w: www.fitzgeraldsfarmhouse.com

Hillcrest Equestrian CentreHillcrest House, Galbally, Co. Limerick.AIRE approved providing lessons to all age groups, ponytrekking and outdoor arena. t: +353 62 37915 f: + 353 62 37915e: [email protected]: www.irishabroad.com/travel/horseriding/hillcrest

Woodview Riding CentreDually, Newcastle West, Co Limerick.AIRE approved.Facilities include an outdoor arena and crosscountry course; tuition in dressage, show jumping and cross-country; Easter and summer camps.t: +353 69 61554 or m: +353 86 8440536e: [email protected] w: www.aire.ie

South Offaly

Birr Equestrian CentreKingsborough House, Fortal, Birr, Co. Offaly. .AIRE approved providing lessons for all age groups, trekking &pony camps. Indoor and outdoor arenas on site.t: +353 57 91 21961 e: [email protected]: www.birrequestrian.ie

North Tipperary

Birr Equestrian CentreKingsborough House, Fortal, Birr, Co. Offaly. .AIRE approved providing lessons for all age groups, trekking &pony camps. Indoor and outdoor arenas on site.t: +353 57 91 21961 e: [email protected]: www.birrequestrian.ie

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North Tipperary

Crossogue EquestrianBallycahill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.AIRE approved providing magnificent cross country facilities,lessons to all age groups and summer camps. Residentialfacilities available on site.t: +353 504 54123 e: [email protected] w: www.crossogue.com

Gurteen CollegeApartment 3, Gurteen College, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.AIRE approved. Gurteen’s facilities include indoor and outdoorarenas, 45 stables and a cross-country course. Business inEquine Study courses also provided.t: +353 67 21282 w: www.gurteencollege.ie

Lough Derg Equestrian CentreBallina, Killaloe, Co. Clare.AIRE approved. Providing lessons to all age groups, ponycamps, show jumping & cross country schooling. A largefloodlit indoor arena on site. t: +353 61 375847 or m: +353 86 2631361e: [email protected]

Nenagh Equestrian CentreThe Briary, Ballintoher, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.AIRE approved. Providing lessons to all age groups, trekking,indoor and outdoor arena and all year round pony camps.t: +353 86 8698885 e: [email protected] w: www.nenaghequestrian.com

Tipperary Equestrian CentreMill Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.AIRE approved. Providing lessons to all age groups, trekking,trail riding, indoor and outdoor area, and pony camps.t: +353 87 7995585 e: [email protected]

Tipperary Mountain Trekking CentreRusheen, Borrisoleigh, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.AIRE approved. Specialising in family riding holidays in theirfriendly farmhouse, small group lessons and off-road scenicmountain treks. Beginners and non-riders welcome.t: +353 87 4106868 e: [email protected]: www.timotrec.com

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Thanks to nature, the finest blend of links and parklandcourses in Ireland are probably in the Shannon Region. TheRegion has a wonderful mix of superb links and parklandcourses. Here you will find 25 top quality golf courses rangingfrom world-rated championship links to mature parklandcourses. Golfers can test their skills on the wind-swept dunesof a championship links, challenge the water-traps and otherhazards created by world famous designers or just play arelaxing eighteen holes on a parkland course with tree linedfairways.

On the west coast of Clare lies Lahinch, a legendary linkscourse established in 1892. The ‘Old’ Lahinch course offers aformidable challenge, in a spectacular setting. Across the road

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the Lahinch Castle Course provides a slightly less challenginglinks option. Just further south, is the Doonbeg Golf Resort,opened in 2002. This links masterpiece by Greg Norman, hasbeen developed out of such a natural habitat that you would beconvinced that it too was built in the19th century. Massivedunes stretch along a mile and a half of crescent-shapedbeach, with the Atlantic Ocean visible from almost every hole.North of Lahinch lies Spanish Point, a tricky 9-hole links,where accuracy is essential to register a good score.

For further information on golf visit:



Golf

Golf Courses: Clare

Clonlara Golf and Leisure ClubClonlara, Co. Clare.12 hole Par 47 parkland course, covering a distance of 3,477metres. Facilities include club hire, driving range, motorizedbuggies, and motorised caddy carts.t: +353 61 354141 e: [email protected]

Doolin Pitch and Putt ClubDoolin, Co. Clare.18 hole pitch and putt links course close to Doolin village withspectacular view of The Cliffs of Moher and The Aran Islands.t: +353 86 8374289 e: [email protected] w: www.doolinpitchandputt.com

Doonbeg Golf ClubDoonbeg, Co. Clare.18-hole Par 72 links course with a distance of 6,296 metres.Facilities include caddy hire, practice green, pro shop, clubhire, driving range, putting green, motorised caddy carts.t: +353 65 9055602e: [email protected] w: www.doonbeggolfclub.com

Dromoland Castle Golf and Country ClubNewmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare.18-hole par 72 parkland course with a distance of 6,259metres. Facilities include caddy hire, practice bunker, practicegreen, pro shop, club hire, and motorised buggies.t: +353 61 368444 e: [email protected]: www.dromoland.ie

East Clare Golf ClubBodyke, Co. Clare.18-hole Par 71 parkland course with a distance of 5,400metres. Facilities include club hire, driving range, puttinggreen, caddy hire practice green, pro shop & motorisedbuggies. t: +353 61 921322 e: [email protected]: www.eastclare.com

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Golf Courses: Clare

Ennis Golf ClubDrumbiggle Ennis, Co. Clare.18-hole Par 71 parkland course with a distance of 5,316metres. Facilities include caddy hire, motorised buggies and caddy carts, club hire, practice green and pro shop. t: +353 65 6824074 e: [email protected] w: www.ennisgolfclub.com

Kilkee Golf ClubEast End, Kilkee, Co. Clare.18-hole par 70 coastal course with a distance of 5,855 metres. Facilities include a pro shop, caddy, club andmotorized buggy hire.t: +353 65 9056048 e: [email protected] w: www.kilkeegolfclub.ie

Kilrush Golf ClubParknamoney, Kilrush, Co. Clare.18-hole Par 70 parkland course with a distance of 5,185metres. Facilities include club hire, motorised buggies and a club shop. t: +353 65 9051138 e: [email protected] w: www.kilrushgolfclub.com

Lahinch Golf Club -Castle CourseLahinch, Co. Clare.18-hole Par 70 links course with a distance of 5,594 metres.Facilities include caddy hire, practice green, pro shop, clubhire, motorised buggies and a putting green.t: +353 65 7081003 e: [email protected] w: www.lahinchgolf.com

Shannon Golf ClubShannon Airport, Co. Clare.18-hole 72 parkland championship course with a distance of6,285 metres. The club offers facilities such as caddy, club andmotorised buggy hire.t: +353 61 471849 e: [email protected] w: www.shannongolfclub.ie

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Golf

Golf Courses: Clare

Spanish Point Golf ClubSpanish Point, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.9-hole links golf course covers a distance of 1,920 metres.Facilities include club hire.t: +353 65 7084198 e: [email protected] w: www.spanishpointgolf.com

Woodstock Golf ClubShanaway Road, Ennis, Co. Clare.Shanaway Road, Ennis, Co. Clare.18-hole par 71 parkland course with a distance of 5,877metres. Facilities include caddy hire, pro shop, practice green,motorised buggies and club hire.t: +353 65 6829463 e: [email protected]: www.woodstockgolfclub.com

Golf Courses: Limerick City & County

Abbeyfeale Golf ClubDromstrasna Collins, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick.9-hole parkland course of 4,072 metres, with manychallenging features. Golf tuition can be arranged byappointment and a superb driving range is available for practice. Snooker room also on site.t: +353 68 32033 e: [email protected]

Adare Manor Hotel & Golf ResortAdare, Co. Limerick.18-hole par 72 parkland course with a distance of 6,515metres. Facilities include caddy hire, pro shop, practice green, motorised buggies and club hire.t: +353 61 605274 e: [email protected] w: www.adaremanor.com

Adare Manor Golf ClubAdare, Co. Limerick.18-hole parkland gem which weaves its way around historicruins, with magnificent views of the Maigue River. t: +353 61 396204 e: [email protected] w: www.adaremanorgolfclub.com

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Castletroy Golf ClubGolf Links Road, Castletroy, Co. Limerick.18-hole par 72 parkland course with a distance of 6,300metres. Facilities include pro shop, practice area, caddy, club and buggy hire. t: +353 61 335753 e: [email protected] w: www.castletroygolfclub.ie

Limerick Golf ClubBallyclough, Limerick, Co. Limerick.18 hold par 72 parkland course with a distance of 5,943metres. Facilities include, Pro shop, practice green and tuition.t: +353 61 415146 e: [email protected] w: www.limerickgolfclub.ie

Newcastle West Golf ClubRathgoonan, Ardagh, Co. Limerick.18-hole par 72 parkland course with a distance of 5,806metres. Facilities include an extensive practice area, covered driving range, putting green and pro shop.t: +353 69 76500 e: [email protected] w: www.newcastlewestgolf.com

Rathbane Golf ClubCrossagalla, Co. Limerick.18-hole Par 70 parkland course with a distance of 5,671metres. Facilities include pro shop and tuition.Course being updated for 2010.t: +353 61 313655 f: +353 61 313655e: [email protected] w: www.rathbanegolf.com

Golf Courses: South Offaly

Birr Golf ClubThe Glenns, Birr, Co. Offaly.18-hole Par 70 parkland course with a distance of 5,720metres. Facilities include golf shop and driving range.. t: +353 57 9120082 e: [email protected] w: www.birrgolfclub.com

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Golf Courses: North Tipperary

Nenagh Golf ClubBeechwood, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.18-hole par 72 championship course with a distance of6,000 metres. Facilities include a pro shop, practice area and putting green.t: +353 67 31476 e: [email protected] w: www.nenaghgolfclub.com

Roscrea Golf ClubDerryvale, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. 18-hole Par 71 parkland course with a distance of 5,809metres. Facilities include trolley hire.t: +353 505 21130 e: [email protected] w: www.roscreagolfclub.ie

Templemore Golf CourseTemplemore, Co. Tipperary.9-hole 2,710 meter course set in pleasant parkland terrain. t: +353 504 31400 e: [email protected]

Thurles Golf ClubTurtulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.18-hole par 72 parkland course with a distance of 5,911metres. Facilities include a pro shop, trolley hire, caddy cars. t: +353 504 21983 e: [email protected] w: www.thurlesgolfclub.com

Golf Academies/Golf Driving Ranges

Abbeyfeale Golf Driving RangeDromtrasna Collins, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick.t: +353 68 32033e: [email protected]

Birr Driving RangeThe Glens, Banagher Road, Birr, Co. Offaly.t: +353 57 9121606

Dromoland Castle Golf AcademyDromoland Castle Golf and County Club, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare.t: +353 61 368444 e: [email protected] w: www.dromoland.ie

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Limerick Driving RangeCoonagh, Limerick. (just off main Ennis Rd)

t: +353 86 8116255 e: [email protected]: www.bhgolfpro.ie

Limerick County Driving Range and Teaching FacilityBallyneety, Co. Limerick.

t: +353 61 351881 e: [email protected]: www.limerickcounty.com

Newcastle West Golf Club Driving RangeArdagh, Co. Limerick.t: +353 69 76500

Unigolf ClubNational Technology Park, Castletroy, Limerick.t: +353 61 633200 f: +353 61633634e: [email protected] w: www.unigolfclub.com

Golf Tour Operators

Authentic Ireland TravelElevation Business Park, Clon Road, Ennis, Co. Clare.Tour operator specialising in custom self drive tours, golfvacations, group and chauffeur tours.t: 1888 771 8350 e: [email protected] w: www.authenticireland.com

Castle Executive Coaches LtdCahercalla House, Cahercalla Rd. Ennis, Co. Clare.Whether you are planning a golf tour, working tour, conferenceevent, city tour or sightseeing, Castle Executive Coaches willdeliver excellent service.t: +353 65 684 3299 e: [email protected] w: www.castleexecutivecoaches.ie

Henry Golf ToursBallyportry, Corofin, Co. Clare.Henry Golf Tours can arrange your entire custom designedIrish golf tour package, catering for golf groups of all sizes and ability.t: +353 65 6837613 e: [email protected]: www.henrygolf.com

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Golf Tour Operators

Ireland Golf and LeisureBedford House, Bedford Row, Co. Limerick.We also provide a number of leisure packages such as fishing,hiking, spa visits and sightseeing.t: +353 061 204444 e: [email protected] w: www.irelandgolfandleisure.com

Irish Golf Activity HolidaysCarhue, Stonehall, Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare.Offering assistance in organising a wonderful golf holiday witha differencet: +353 61 366999 or +353 61 366991 w: www.irishactivityholidays.com

Irish Golf Activity HolidaysCarhue, Stonehall, Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare.Offering assistance in organising a wonderful golf holiday with a difference.t: +353 61 366999 or +353 61 366991 w: www.irishactivityholidays.com

Irish Golf VacationsThurles, Co. Tipperary.Specialising in planning and co-ordinating Irish golf holidayswith offices in Ireland and the United States.t: 353 87 2731781 e: [email protected] w: www.irishgolfvacations.net

JD Golf Tours18 Tullyglass Hill, Shannon, Co. Clare.JD golf Tours arrange golfing holidays throughtout Ireland and Scotland.t: +353 61 364000 e: [email protected]: www.jdgolftours.com

Tailor-Made Golf ToursEnnis, Co. Clare.Golf tour operator offering tailor-made golf packages toIreland for small or large groups.t: +353 65 6845450 e: [email protected]: www.tailormadegolftours.com

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Pitch and Putt: Clare

Clare Road Pitch and PuttClare Road, Ennis, Co. Clare.Secretary - Niall Reynoldst: +353 87 2964254

Doolin Pitch and Putt Ballaghline, Doolin, Co. Clare.Secretary - Sally Naglet: +353 65 7074289w: www.doolinpitchandputt.com

Halfway House Pitch & Putt Limerick Road Ennis, County Clare.t: +353 65 6829342

Kilnamona Pitch and Putt Kilnamona, Ennis, Co. Clare.Secretary - Christy O'Riordant: +353 65 6820794

Sandfield House Liscannor, Co. Clare.t: 065 - 7081603 or m: 087 2321076

Woodpark Pitch & Putt Golf ClubWoodpark, Mountshannon, Co. Clare.t: +353 61 921460 or e: [email protected]

Pitch and Putt: Limerick

Bruff Pitch and Putt Sportsfield, Bruff, Co. Limerick.Secretary - D.J. Hinchyt: +353 87 7982197 w: www.bruffpitchandputtclub.blogspot.com

Glenside Pitch & PuttGlenstal X Murroe Co. Limerick.t: +353 61 386269

Parteen Pitch and PuttParteen, Co. LimerickSecretary - Kevin Hayest: +353 85 1082282

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Pitch and Putt: South Offaly

Ferbane Pitch and Putt Delvin Park, Ferbane, Co. Offaly.Secretary - Mary Nallyt: +353 90 6454351 e: www.offalypitchandputt.ie/courses_ferbane.html

Pitch and Putt: North Tipperary

Hillview Pitch and Putt Mountain Rd, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.Secretary - James Clearyt: +353 87 6524741

Larkspur Park Pitch and Putt The Green, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.Secretary - Jean O'Dwyert: +353 62 61050

Riverdale Pitch and Putt Kyleeragh, Old Birr Rd, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.Secretary - P.J. Ryant: +353 87 9950488

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Walking is truly the best way to fully absorb the beauty of theShannon Region. A network of quiet country roads and lanes,forest paths and mountain trails will take you into the heart ofbeautiful, rural countryside.

The waymarked trails in the region provide something foreveryone. Some, such as the Burren Way offer spectacular seaviews while the Ballyhoura Way and the Slieve Felim Way gothrough mountain ranges known to few Irish people, let alonetourists. The East Clare and Mid Clare Way brings you throughstunning scenery including mountains, forests and lakes. Mostof the mountains have gentle slopes and are ideal for quietrelaxation. The Lough Derg Way stretches from Limerick City toKillaloe along the banks of the River Shannon. The Offaly Waybrings you to many historic sites in the heart of Ireland’s

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midlands and the Slieve Bloom Way is an area of undiscoveredenvironmental beauty, boasting a fabulous array of flora andfauna, remarkable deep glens, rock outcrops and waterfalls.Guided walking tours can also be arranged at centresthroughout the region.

Besides the waymarked ways there are also many short tomedium distance loop walks throughout the region. Imaginepeace and tranquility far from the pressures of modern life. It’sjust a step away.

Further information on these walking routes can be found on:



Walking

Clare

Burren Guided Walks and HikesMary Howard, Old Road, Fanore, Ballyvaughan.Ramble at a leisurely pace with Mary, who will share herknowledge and passion for the Burren.t: +353 65 7076100 or m: +353 87 2446807e: [email protected]: wwwburrenguidedwalks.com

Burren Hill WalksShane Connolly, Burren Hill Walks, Corkscrew Hill,Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare.Enjoy a unique walking experience and explore the Burrenwith a local guide. t: +353 65 707168 e: [email protected]: http://homepage.eircom.net/~burrenhillwalks/

Burren Wild Guided Walking Tours Oughtmama, Bellharbour, Co. Clare.Offering a full programme of day tours and weekend hikes.t: +353 87 8779565 e: [email protected] w: www.burrenwalks.com

Clare Walking Tours with Clareville HouseTuamgraney, Scariff, Co. Clare.Self guided walking on the East Clare Way, maps and guidebooks, transport to/from daily walks, transfer to/fromShannon Airport, clothes drying facilities. Packages catered to your needs. Contact Derek t: +353 61 922925 e: [email protected]: clarewalkingtours.ie

Ennis Walking ToursTourist Office, Arthur’s Row, Ennis, Co. Clare.Guided walking tours through the winding streets of medieval Ennis, Co. Clare.t: +353 87 6483714 e: [email protected] w: www.enniswalkingtours.com

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Farm Heritage Tours Co-opMichael Cusack Centre (meeting place), Carron Co. ClareSix of the nine farms are situated in the burren, an areafamous for its limestone carst landscape. Many tourists visitthe Burren each year but miss out on some of these reallyspecial places.t: +353 065 7089944 e: [email protected] w: www.farmheritagetours.com

Fertile Rock Study ToursChristy Browne, Station Road, Lahinch, Co. Clare.Organised tours for groups interested in archaeology, history,folklore and flora.t: +353 65 7081168

Heart of Burren WalksCaherblonik, Kilnaboy, Co. Clare.Tony Kirby offers guided walks ranging from gentle strolls tochallenging hill walks. t: +353 65 6827707 e: [email protected] w: www.heartofburrenwalks.com

Irish Activity HolidaysCarhue, Stonehall, Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare.Offer customised walking package for individuals and groups.t: +353 61 366999 or +353 61 366991 e: [email protected]: www.irishactivityholidays.com

West Clare Walking ToursKilrush, Co. Clare.Packages can be tailored to suit needs and requirements andlevel of walking experience. All walks are led by yourexperienced guide, Paul Hally.t: +353 87 2397558 e: [email protected]: www.estuarywalkingtours.com

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Limerick

Angela’s Ashes & Historical Walking ToursLimerick Tourist Office, Arthurs Quay, Limerick.Walk through Limerick City with Michael O’Donnell who will show you some of the many places that feature inAngela’s Ashes. t: +353 61 327108 or +353 87 6353648 w: www.freewebs.com/walkingtours

Historical Limerick Walking TourLimerick Tourist Office, Arthurs Quay, Co. Limerick.Limerick has a colourful and fascinating history which isevident everywhere and proudly maintained.t: +353 87 6353648 e: [email protected]: www.freewebs.com/walkingtours/

Historical Walking Tours Kings Island

and St Marys Parish44 Nicholas Street, Limerick City Centre Co. LimerickSt Marys Parish and Kings Island is better known as 'TheParish' and is Limericks best known historical area.t: +353 087 6221906 e: [email protected]

Kilmallock Walking ToursNoel Collins, Killmallock, Co. Limerick.Enjoy a guided walking tour of Mediaeval Kilmallock visitingall the heritage sites.t: +353 63 98259

Limerick Civic Trust Walking ToursBishops Palace, Old Church St, Limerick CityChoose from a range of walking tours including GeorgianQuarter Tour, Peoples Park Tour, Tour of North MunsterMasonic Center, The Georgian House and Garden Tour and aTour of Medieval Englishtown.t: +353 61 313399 e: [email protected] w: www.limerickcivictrust.ie

Shannonside ToursNoel Curtin, Limerick City.Various walking tours of Limerick city include GeorgianLimericik, Medieval Limerick adn Angela’s Ashes. Tours alsoavailale in the Burren, Co. Clare.t: +353 87 2351339 e: [email protected]

Walking Tours Of Askeaton Anthony Sheehy, Askeaton, Co. LimerickGuided tours of Askeaton Friary, Desmond Castle and theHellfire Club. t: +353 61 392149

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Walking Tours of BallyhouraMain Street, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick.Ballyhoura Country is a walker's paradise offering spectacularwalking in ancient and unspoilt landscapes.t: +353 63 91300 w: www.ballyhouracountry.com

Walking Tours of Lough GurLough Gur, Co. Limerick.Enjoy summer guided walking tours of Lough Gur.t: 061 385386

South Offaly

Ardmore House: The Walk Kinnitty, Co. Offaly.Situated in the heart of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, less thantwo hours from Dublin, Rosslare, Cork and Galway.t: +353 57 9137009 e: [email protected] w: www.kinnitty.net

Lough Boora ParklandsLeabeg, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.There are 50 km of paths in the Parklands ranging in length from a short stroll to 5 km. Whether taking a closer look at theParkland’s flora and fauna, or simply taking a quiet walk,these paths are the ideal way to see the Parklands. t: +353 939145885 or m: +353 87 9904234. e: [email protected] w: www.loughbooraparklands.com

Slieve Bloom Walks Ardmore House, Kinnitty, Co. Offaly.Short breaks featuring self -guided walks or guided walks in the heart of Ireland. t: +353 57 9137009 or m: +353 86 2789147 e: [email protected] w: www.kinnitty.com

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North Tipperary

Fairymount FarmBallingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.Offering walkers unique opportunity to spend time walking on a beautiful, award winning, and family-run workingorganic farm.t: +353 67 21139 e: [email protected] w: www.fairymountfarm.com

Guided Bus and Walking ToursAghancon, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.Two to seven day personalised bus and walking tours in the Midlands.t: +353 87 2763565

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DISCOVER

of Ireland’s Shannon Region

the

WONDERSCLARE LIMERICK NORTH TIPPERARY SOUTH OFFALY

Shannon Region Tourist

Information Offices:

Limerick City Centre t: +353 61 317522Ennis, Co. Clare t: +353 65 6828366Shannon Airport, Co. Clare t: +353 61 471664Adare, Co. Limerick t: +353 61 396255


Visitor Gardens

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Ireland has an enviable reputation for the variety of plants,shrubs and trees which its weather, softened by the GulfStream, allows to flourish in the most unusual of places.

The Shannon Region has many beautifully designed andmaintained gardens which are open to the public, from theformal and grand to the more relaxed private garden; all ofwhich are a pleasure to visit.


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As well as gardens, there are other regions of great interest tothe botanist, such as the Burren, home to thousands of speciesof wild plants where Mediterranean and Alpine plants growtogether in perfect harmony. On the eastern end of the regionis Lough Boora Parklands, through a creative combination ofnature and the human hand, new habitats for a wide range offlora and fauna are emerging on the cutaway bogs.

For further information on visitor gardens in the Shannon

Region visit:



Visitor Gardens

Gardens: Clare

Ballyvoe GardenDoolin, Co. Clare.This garden is designed to look very simple, but as one movesaround it, one begins to find "hidden" pathways leading toother sections or mini gardens.m: +353 87 9147725 e: [email protected] w: www.doolingarden.com

Bunratty Castle GardensBunratty, Co Clare.The gardens at Bunratty are divided into two areas; therecently restored Regency walled garden and shrubbery atBunratty House, and the Folk Park vernacular gardens. t: +353 61 360788 e: [email protected] w: www.shannonheritage.com

The Burren North Clare.The Burren is home to 1,100 species of plants out of the 1,400in Ireland. It is the only place in Europe where Mediterraneanand Artic Alpine plants grow in perfect harmony. e: +353 361555 w: www.DiscoverIreland.ie/Shannon

Caher Bridge GardenFanore, Co. Clare.This delightful, award-winning plantsman’s garden nestles inthe heart of The Burren. Based around a restored riversidecottage, it has been created from what was a dense hazel andblackthorn scrub.m: +353 86 080274

Irish Seed Savers AssociationCapparoe, Scariff, Co. Clare.A charity set up to preserve the agricultural biodiversity ofIreland by collecting, conserving and growing fruit, grains andvegetables. t: +353 61 921866 e: [email protected] w: www.irishseedsavers.ie

Knappogue Castle and Walled GardenQuin, Co. ClareKnappogue offers a newly restored 1.25 acre walled garden setagainst the beautiful backdrop of Knappogue Castle. Theimposing walls of the garden have now been refurbished withclimbing roses, grapevines and many clematis varieties. t: +353 61 360788 e: [email protected] w: www.shannonheritage.com

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Gardens: Clare

Lough Derg Garden Trail The Lough Derg Garden Trail features 10 gardens near LoughDerg. Whether you are a keen gardener, having a family dayout or taking a day trip with your friends, there is somethingfor everyone.t: +353 67 33464 e: [email protected] w: www.loughderggardens.com

Vandeleur Walled GardensVandeleur Demesne, Kilrush, Co. Clare.Beautiful old stonewalls enclose this sheltered Walled Garden(2.158 acres) which is set among 420 acres of native woodland.t: +353 65 9051760 e: [email protected] w: www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie

Gardens: Limerick

Ballynacourty GardensBallysteen, Askeaton, Co. Limerick.Nearly four acres of open fields have been turned into one ofCounty Limerick’s most beautiful gardens.t: +353 61 396409 e: [email protected]

Boyce GardensMountrenchard, Foynes, Co. Limerick.This award winning garden, one acre in size, overlooks theRiver Shannon.t: +353 69 65302 e: [email protected]: www.boycesgardens.com

Glin Castle GardensGlin, Co. Limerick.Glin Castle is the home of Desmond Fitzgerald, 29th Knight ofGlin. The Castle was built in the 1780's on the south shore ofthe River Shannon.t: +353 68 34173 e: [email protected]: www.glincastle.com

Islanmore Stud and GardensCroom, County Limerick.The beautiful gardens at Islanmore are set around a fineGeorgian house with three acres of mown lawn, an extensiveshrubbery and many mature specimen trees.t: +353 61 397825 e: [email protected]

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Visitor Gardens

Gardens: Limerick

Knockpatrick GardensKnockpatrick, Foynes, Co. Limerick.An award-winning 3-acre garden that enjoys a wonderfullocation overlooking the scenic Shannon Estuary in WestLimerick.t: +353 69 65256 e: [email protected] w: www.knockpatrickgardens.com

Limerick Garden TrailBoyce Gardens, Mountrenchard, Foynes, Co. Limerick.Limerick Garden Trail celebrates the diversity and range ofgardening in this part of the West of Ireland - 6 beautifulgardens in the Shannon Region. t: +353 87 9890359 e: [email protected] w: www.limerickgardentrail.com

Moanwing GardenRathkeale, Co. Limerick.A beautiful rural prizewinning garden comprising 2 acres ofmature trees and shrubs in a farm setting.t: +353 69 64056 e: [email protected]: www.limerickgardentrail.com

Terra Nova GardensDromin, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.Half acre ornamental plantsmans garden, containing manyponds and water features. Stuffed to the brim with rare andunusual plants.t: +353 63 90744 e: [email protected] w: www.terranovaplants.com

Gardens: North Tipperary

Turtulla GardenTurtulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.A mature, award winning garden on one acre with a variety oftrees, shrubs, roses and herbaceous perennials; in springtimethe garden boasts some 30 varieties of daffodils.t: +353 87 8358842

Lough Derg Garden Trail Turtulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.The Lough Derg Garden Trail features 8 gardens near LoughDerg. Whether you are a keen gardener, having a family dayout or taking a day trip with your friends, there is somethingfor everyone.t: +353 67 33464 e: [email protected] w: www.loughderggardens.com

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Gardens: South Offaly

Bellfield House GardensShinrone, Birr, Co. Offaly.The Georgian farmhouse and gardens are the home of garden designer Angela Jupe. The gardens include a 2 acrewalled garden which features an Eastern style folly and aVictorian glasshouse.t: +353 505 47766 e: [email protected]

Birr Castle DemesneBirr Castle Demesne, Birr, Co. Offaly.The award winning gardens are the largest in the country,spanning over 120 acres of formal and natural landscapes with5 miles of paths. The impressive worldwide plant collectionboasts over 50 champion trees as well as a Victorian fernery,wildflower meadows, lake, rivers and waterfalls. t: +353 57 9120336 e: [email protected]: www.birrcastle.com

Lough Boora ParklandsBoora, Co. Offaly.Through the creative combination of nature and the humanhand new habitats for a wide range of flora and fauna areemerging on the cutaway bogs of Lough Boora Parklands. t: +353 57 9345978 e: [email protected] w: www.loughbooraparklands.com

Woodland Cottage GardenBirr, Co. Offaly.These gardens consist of three different ares; the main lawn, ahidden path to the rose garden and a beautiful woodland area.Appointment only.t: +353 57 9121215 m: +353 86 3061697

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Special Interest Activities

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The Shannon Region has many other interestingactivities for you to enjoy from trying your hand atone of the region’s cookery schools, exploringwonderful nature and wildlife, enjoying traditionalmusic and dance and more.


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For further information on special interest activities in the

Shannon Region visit:

www.ShannonRegionTrails.ie www.DiscoverIreland.ie www.ShortBreaksIreland.ie



Nature and Wildlife

Animal Magic – Falconry and ConservationDeebert, Kilmallock, Limerick.Whether you are looking for falconry courses, natural historylectures, mini zoos, or a combination, one thing is for certain,you will have the experience of a lifetime.t: +353 63 98777 e: [email protected] w: www.animalmagic.ie

Birdwatching in IrelandBirdwatching at the Cliffs of Moher, Shannon Callows, LoughBoora Parklands and more. t: +353 57 9151676 e: [email protected]: www.birdwatchireland.ie

Birds of Prey at Aillwee CavesBallyvaughan, Co. Clare.Features the largest display of Falcons, Harris Hawks, Owls,American Kestrels and White Tailed Sea Eagles in the country. e: [email protected] w: www.aillweecave.ie

The Burren Burren National Park, Co. Clare.Experience the wonder of the Burren which is home to themost unusual species of Flora and Fauna. e: [email protected] w: www.burrenbeo.com

Cabragh WetlandsHolycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.This unique 200 acre ecosystem contains varied habitats,birds, flowers, insects and mammals. Enjoy nature’s beautyand peace via walkways, hide, visitor centre, public events. t: +353 504 43879 e: [email protected] w: www.cabraghwetlands.ie

Lough Boora Parklands Leabeg Tullamore, Co. Offaly.These magnificent wetlands and wildlife wilderness host some of the most innovative land and environmentalsculptures in Ireland.t: +353 57 9345978 e: [email protected] w: www.loughbooraparklands.com

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Cookery

Berry Lodge Cookery SchoolAnnagh, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.A warm welcome awaits you at the charming Victorian familyhome offering superb accommodation, excellent food andcookery tuition.t: +353 65 7077022 e: [email protected]: www.berrylodge.com

Bunratty Cookery SchoolManderley House, Deerpark, Bunratty, Co. Clare.Offering a wide variety of courses designed to cater for alllevels. All the courses are delivered by professional chef andowner Donnagh Gregson.t: +353 061 713500 e: [email protected]: www.bunrattycookeryschool.ie

Fiacri Country House Cookery SchoolBourerea, Knock, Roscrea, Co. TipperaryClasses run over a five week period, every Tuesday. One daycourses are run throughout the year particularly at Christmasand Easter. Classes are interactive. t: +353 505 43017 e: [email protected] w: www.fiacrihouse.com

Inchiquin House Cookery SchoolCorofin, Co. Clare.Inchiquin Cookery School offers you a real weekend ofindulgence by combining the love of home cooking and livingcountry life all in a period Georgian home.t: +353 0 85 211 8835 e: [email protected] w: www.inchiquinhouse.com

The Sarah Baker Cookery SchoolCloughjordan House, Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary.Offering students the chance to learn about organic andtraditional farming methods. t: +353 87 9690824 e: [email protected] w: www.sarahbaker.ie

Genealogy

Clare Heritage & Genealogical CentreChurch Street, Corofin, Co. Clare.Offers the largest collection of genealogical material housed in any one place to enable persons with Clare roots to tracetheir fore bearers.t: +353 65 6837955 e: [email protected]: www.clareroots.com


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Genealogy

Limerick Genealogyc/o Lissanalta House, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick.Provides a professional research service for those wishing tolearn about their ancestral roots in Limerick city and county.t: +353 61 496548 w: www.limerickgenealogy.com

North Tipperary Genealogy Centre The Governors House, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.Providing a genealogical research sevice for clients whoseancestors originated in North Tipperary. t: +353 67 33850 e: [email protected] w: www.tipperarynorth.ie/genealogy or www.rootsireland.ie

Offaly Historical SocietyResearch and Exhibition Centre, Bury Quay,Tullamore, Co. Offaly.Provides a professional research service for those wishing tolearn about their ancestral roots in Offaly.t: +353 57 9321421 w: www.offalyhistory.com

Learning English

Clare Language CentreCollege Road, Ennis, Co. Clare.Offer short intensive, business English or long termexamination courses. You can also train as a TEFL teacher. t: +353 65 6841681 w: www.clarelc.ie

Doolin Language CentreDoolin Co. ClareWe provide General English and Business English languagecourses to adult learners. We offer individual and small grouptuition only.t: +353 065 7072436 f: +353 65 7074877e: [email protected] w: www.doolinlanguage.com

E.B.C College LimerickNo 6 Pery Square Co. LimerickWe have English language programme on NQAI fromPreliminary to Mastery, 6 levels accredited by City and Guilds.t: +353 61 446539 e: [email protected] w: www.limerickcitycampus.com

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Learning English

English in TipperarySouthpark, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.Offering intensive language courses for individuals & smallgroups. Each course is tailor-made to suit the personal andprofessional requirements of the students.t: +353 67 21105 or +353 67 28026 w: www.englishintipperary.com

Holywell Language CentreNewtown, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare.A unique language centre where English is taught at variouslevels and combined with cultural and leisure activities inunusual surroundings.t: +353 65 7077322 e: [email protected]: www.holywell.net

HSI English Lanuage School3 Quinlan Streeet, The Crescent, Limerick.Specialies in the provision of career-focused English languageprogrammes.t: +353 61 317822 e: [email protected] w: www.hsi.ie/englishlanguageschool

Kilfinane Education CentreKilfinane, Co.Limerick.This outdoor education centre provides residential Englishlanguage courses and specialises in courses for junior groups,combining English language tuition with adventure sportactivities.t: +353 63 91161 or +353 63 91059 e: [email protected] w: www.kilfinanelanguage.com

Language Ireland at LesseraghLesserage House, Coolbawn, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.Provides residential English training in a country setting.Courses range from beginners to English for special purposessuch as engineering, law, medicine and business.t: +353 67 28008 e: [email protected] w: www.language-ireland.com

Language Travel IrelandRoselawn House, National Technology Park, Limerick.From its bustling urban centers to its striking scenery ofunspoilt green countryside, clean beaches, magnificentcoastline,the Limerick and Shannon region is a great place tocome to study English.t: +353 87 9270400 e: [email protected] w: www.englishireland.ie

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Learning English

Limerick Language Centre16 Upper Mallow Street, Limerick.A medium sized school offering full and part time courses,including residential facilities. This college has students from4 continents representing 36 different nationalities.t: +353 61 415292 e: [email protected] w: www.english-in-limerick.com

Limerick College of Business Studies56 O’ Connell Street Co. LimerickWith a newly renovated building, LCBS offers students anoptimum learning environment, with small class sizes,experienced lecturers and a warm and friendly familyenvironment.t: +353 61 317 971 e: [email protected]: www.lcbs.ie

University of Limerick Language Centre Department of Languages and Cultural Studies, University of Limerick.Offering professionally-designed and delivered Englishlanguage courses to adults, the Centre also aims to provide afriendly and supportive environment where each participantcan work to fulfill individual needs.t: +353 61 202775 or +353 61 202777w: www.ul.ie/languagecentre

Entertainment Venues

Belltable Arts CentreO’Connell Avenue, Limerick.t: +353 61 319866 f: +353 61 418 552e: [email protected] w: www.belltable.ie

Birr Theatre & Arts CentreOxmantown Hall, Birr, Co. Offaly.Box Office: +353 57 9122911e: [email protected]: www.birrtheatre.com

Dolan’sDock Road, LimerickConcert venue and traditional Irish music pube: +353 61 314483 e: [email protected] w: www.dolanspub.com

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Entertainment Venues

Fiddlers RestLoughmore Village, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.t: +353 86 8099661 e: [email protected] w: www.fiddlersretreat.com

Friars Gate Theatre & ArtsKilmallock, Co. Limerickt: +353 63 98727 e: [email protected] w: www.FriarsGate.ie

Glór Irish Music CentreEnnis, Co. Clare.t: +353 65 6843103 e: [email protected] w: www.glor.ie

Honeyfitz TheatreLough Gur, Co Limerick.Theatre and performance venuet: +353 87 0852022 e: [email protected] w: www.loughgur.com/honey-fitz-theatre

Irish Harp Centre & Music SchoolCastleconnell, Co. Limerick.t: +353 61 372777 w: www.irishharpcentre.com

Nenagh Arts CentreTown Hall, Banba Square, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.t: +353 67 34900 e: [email protected] w: www.nenagharts.com

The Loft Venue @ The Locke BarGeorge’s Quay, Limerick City.Theatre, music, poetry reading & Limerick Wrriters Centret: +353 85 2085737 w: www.bottomdogtheatre.com

The Source Arts TheatreCentral Cathedral Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.t: +353 504 90340 w: www.thesourceartscentre.ie

The White HouseO’Connell Street, Limerick CityPoetry readings weekly.t: +353 61 412377

University Concert HallUniversity of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick.t: +353 61 331549 w: www.uch.ie

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Painting & Art: Clare

Art at the ParkKnocknadiha, Toornafulla, Co. Limerickt: +353 69 81931 e: [email protected] w: www.irishartholidays.com

Burren College of ArtNewtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare.t: +353 65 7077200 e: [email protected]: www.burrencollege.com

The Burren Painting CentreLisdoonvarna, Co. Clare.t: +353 65 7074208 e: [email protected]: www.burrenpaintingcentre.com

Painting & Art: Limerick

Irish Art HolidaysKnocknadiha, Toornafulla, Co. Limerick.t: +353 69 81931 e: [email protected]: irishartholidays.com

Painting & Art: South Offaly

Belmont Mill & Artists StudiosBelmont, Co. Offaly.t: +353 90 64 57598 e: [email protected]: www.belmontmill.com

Bramber StudioRathcahill, Shinrone, Birr, Co. Offaly. t: +353 505 47025 or +353 87 2889616e: [email protected] w: www.bramberstudio.com

Cathal Barber Studio WorkshopsO’Connell Street, Birr, Co. Offaly. t: +353 57 9120044 e: [email protected] w: www.jewellerybycathal.com

Emporium at The StablesOxamtown Mall, Birr, Co. Offaly.t: +353 57 9120263 e: [email protected] w: www.thestablesbirr.com

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Painting & Art: South Offaly

Tin Jug StudioBrendan Street, Birr, Co. Offaly.t: +353 87 6681783 or +353 57 91 21818e: [email protected] w: www.tinjugstudio.com

Shannonbridge PotteryShannonbridge, Co. Offaly.t: +353 90 9674333 e: [email protected]: www.shannonbridgepottery.com

Swaying TreeDromoyle, Birr, Co. Offaly.t: +353 86 1966166 e: [email protected]: www.swayingtree.com

Strawberry Hill AntiquesMain Street, Banagher, Co. Offaly.t: +353 87 2941597 e: [email protected]



Greyhound Racing

Experience the excitement of greyhound racing.

Limerick Greyhound StadiumLimerick Greyhound Racing Track Ltd., Dock Road, Limerick.Experience the excitement of greyhound racing at Limerick’sgreyhound stadium. The atmosphere, the food, the flutter, thecraic and of course the top class racing all make for a greatnight out. Racing held each Friday and Saturday.t: +353 61 214604 w: www.igb.ie/limerick/

Thurles Greyhound StadiumTownspark, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.Experience the excitement of greyhound racing every Fridayand Saturday Night. Bar and restaurant facilities available.t: +353 504 21003 e: [email protected]: www.igb.ie/Stadia/Thurles

Horse Racing

Limerick RacecoursePatrickswell, Co. Limerick.t: +35361 320000e: [email protected] w: www.LimerickRaces.ie

Thurles RacecourseThurles, Co. Tipperary.t: +353 504 22253 e: [email protected] w: www.thurlesraces.ie

Rugby

Limerick is famous for its wonderful sporting tradition whichis manifested in the city being hailed as one of the greatbastions of rugby in the world and the acknowledged Rugbycapital of Ireland. It’s well worth attending a rugby game on avisit to Limerick. Thomond Park is worth a special mention.. w: www.munsterugby.ie w: www.thomondpark.ie w: www.irfu.ie

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GA A

For information on GAA clubs and fixtures in the ShannonRegion contact the GAA:t: +353 1 8363222 e: [email protected]: www.gaa.ie

Errors and Omissions

Every care has been taken in the compilation of this guide to ensure its accuracy

and compliance with the consumer protection laws of Ireland. Shannon

Development cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions, but where such

are brought to our attention future editions will be amended accordingly.


DISCOVER

of Ireland’s Shannon Region

the

WONDERSCLARE LIMERICK NORTH TIPPERARY SOUTH OFFALY

Shannon Region Tourist

Information Offices:

Limerick City Centre t: +353 61 317522Ennis, Co. Clare t: +353 65 6828366Shannon Airport, Co. Clare t: +353 61 471664Adare, Co. Limerick t: +353 61 396255


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