Fanningstown Castle Activities

There is a wide range of leisure activities available in the Adare area, the most popular of which include, Clay pigeon shooting, Fox hunting & Beagling, Greyhound Racing, Golfing, Hare Coursing, Horse Racing, Fishing & Shooting, Horse Riding & Polo.

There are two, 18 hole, parkland championship golf courses, situated in the village of Adare. The oldest is The Adare Manor Golf Club, established in 1902. Situated by the River Maigue, the ruins of the Desmond Castle and Franciscan Friary provide a unique and picturesque backdrop. Mature trees feature prominently making the narrow, well-maintained fairways essential targets to achieve par or better.

The Adare Golf Club was opened in 1995, as part of the facilities of the exclusive Adare Manor Hotel. A range of golfing equipment is available, locally, for hire. If you are in need of some practice, a quality golf driving range is available at the nearby "Limerick County Golf Club".

Ireland's premier equestrian estate is located at Clonshire, just outside Adare. Home to the county Limerick hunt, the Clonshire Equestrian Centre is set in 120 acres of private and most scenic parkland. From complete beginners (including children) to the very experienced, the centre offers, Full riding tuition for all levels, Country trail riding, Pony trekking, All-weather cross-country riding instruction.

There is an excellent choice of Game, Sea and Coarse fishing in and around Adare.The unpolluted local rivers are popular for Trout, Pike and Salmon, while boats can be hired for fishing on the nearby lakes.

Full equipment is available for hire, locally. Sea angling off the Shannon estuary is recognised for its specimen catches.

With its nearby coastal waters and inland forestry, Adare is ideally suited to Game Shooting. Organised shoots are available, locally, throughout the year and shooting equipment can be hired.

Clay Pigeon Shooting is another popular local leisure activity and both beginners and the experienced are always welcome.

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01422 323 200