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Baltry (Co Louth Golf Club)

Baltry (Co Louth Golf Club)

Golf at Baltray is a challenge for golfers of all abilities – this links course is one of the finest and the trickiest in Ireland.

It may not be so well known by visitors to Ireland, but is definitely one to add to your list.

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Tips for Golfing in Ireland

Tips for Golfing in Ireland

Most golfing visitors to Ireland are especially keen to play on our famous links courses, but you’ll need to be equipped for the challenge.

Don’t overlook less well known courses especially at high season when the famous ones are both very busy and charging maximum green fees.

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Westport House and Gardens

Westport House and Gardens

An interesting old house in a beautiful location with Clew Bay on one side and a serenely lovely lake on the other.

There is a virtual theme park in the grounds, which won’t be to everyone’s taste but is terrific fun for kids.

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The Irish Open Golf Championship

The Irish Open Golf Championship

July 29, 2010 to August 1, 2010.
The Irish Open, which dates back to 1927, is extremely popular as a spectator event, as is the pro-am which takes place before it – so if you plan to attend, book early.

The venue this year is the beautiful Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, a great venue and one where non-golfers will find plenty to do away from the course.

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When & Where to Fish in Ireland

When & Where to Fish in Ireland

Despite declining stocks of some fish, Ireland remains an excellent fishing destination, whether you are an angler in search of trout and salmon or prefer the salt water, either from the shore or out at sea.

Information here about what you’ll need to bring or acquire, with links to great local information.

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Lough Bo Shooting Centre

With both clay shooting and a rifle range available, Lough Bo can cater for complete beginners and experience shooters alike.

It’s located in a lovely rural setting close to a decent trout fishing lake, and they can arrange boat hire for those who’d like to combine shooting and fishing in a day.

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Fishing Licenses & Laws

Fishing Licenses & Laws

Fishing for Salmon requires a license, and as almost all fishing rights on rivers and lakes are privately owned you’ll need a permit too.

There is a lot of law covering fishing in Ireland, but we’ve distilled it down here to the main points that you should know.

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Mount Juliet Golf

Mount Juliet Golf

An impeccably presented parkland course, Mount Juliet has been home to the Irish Open and other prestigious competitions.

It’s located at a 5 star hotel, where lots of other activities are available for any non-golfers in your party.

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Killary Adventure Centre

Killary Adventure Centre

Located on the shore of the remote and lovely Killary Fjord, this busy and popular adventure centre offers, among other things, kayaking, wind surfing, high ropes, a climbing tower, Hobie cat sailing, gorge Walking, a zip wire and, in Winter, snow boarding.

There are also summer camps available for kids.

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Claybird

Claybird

Sporting and driven clay pigeon shooting, with instruction available for beginners, in a lovely setting near Kinsale.

The centre also offers other country pursuits such as archery, falconry and ferret racing, so you could easily spend a whole day here.

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