- Riverwatch is a great tourist attraction located just outside Derry City centre (opposite the Everglades Hotel) and with FREE admission it’s a must do for families and visitors. Riverwatch is the Loughs Agency’s Interpretive Centre located on the banks of the Foyle in Prehen. It is a unique education resource and tourist attraction available to schools, communities and businesses organisations Read more…
- It would appear that golf was first played at Fota Island before November as far back as the 1800’s. In 1993, a new course was developed at Fota Island. It was designed by Irish Ryder Cup star, Christy O’Connor, Jr. and twice English Amateur Champion, Peter McEvoy. While essentially a resort course, it hosted a number of tournaments, including the Read more…
- Situated in a panoramic position overlooking the Blackwater Valley it has views over rolling, wooded hills to the Knockmealdown Mountains beyond. Whilst being totally private, the Castle is on the outskirts of the Heritage Town of Lismore and a mere 200 yard walk to all its amenities. The historic gardens at Lismore Castle are divided into two very different halves. Read more…
- Some of the Park’s mountains, namely Benbaun, Bencullagh, Benbrack and Muckanaght, are part of the famous Twelve Bens or Beanna Beola range. Connemara National Park was established and opened to the public in 1980. Much of the present Park lands formed part of the Kylemore Abbey Estate and the Letterfrack Industrial School, the remainder having been owned by private individuals. Read more…
- Wexford Racecourse is the South East’s leading race course. Wexford assures you of a brilliant day out for all the family. The National Hunt races are run throughout the year. All Festival Meetings and most weekday meetings during the Flat Season feature Mixed Cards – i.e. both Flat and National Hunt Wexford race course is located 1km from Wexford town Read more…
- Waterford & Tramore Racecourse has been providing exciting entertainment for racing fans in south east Ireland for more than 200 years. The 80-acre venue now boasts totally up-graded facilities with three free car parks, two covered stands and family friendly enclosures. Three bars, two restaurants (one self service) ensure that all tastes are well catered for whilst corporate entertaining has Read more…
- The friendly atmosphere at Tipperary makes it an ideal location for a family or business outing or simply an opportunity to meet friends new and old. You can expect first-rate entertainment, a warm welcome and a day second to none. Located in the heart of Ireland, amid the gently rolling countryside of the Golden Vale, Tipperary Racecourse lies two miles Read more…
- Sligo racecourse is nestled among some of the most scenic countryside imaginable with the mountains Benbulben and Knocknarea looking down from either side of the town. The area is considered as one of the unheralded beauty spots of Ireland and it’s certainly worth the effort to get to Sligo racecourse for one of its eight fixtures. Read more…
- The Home of Irish National Hunt racing since 1827 Punchestown Racecourse is set amidst 450 acres of magnificent Irish countryside in the heart of Ireland’s thoroughbred county. Today the state of the art facilities at Punchestown play host to approximately eighteen race meetings annually as well as numerous shows, concerts and events. The undoubted highlight being the five day Irish Read more…
- Roscommon is a favourite course with trainers for introducing talented, inexperienced young horses to racing and if you keep a close watch at the course you will see some stars of the future competing there (see below). The racing consists of good quality, full fields featuring lively betting markets and the view of the racecourse from the stands and enclosures Read more…