Flowerhill Equestrian - Experience the Irish horse through riding in Ireland

Flowerhill Equestrian Centre

Horse Riding Holidays in Ireland

PLACES OF INTEREST

Ireland is steeped in history and provides ample opportunity for the traveller to explore ancient ruins and geographic wonders. For the less adventurous we have all the entertainment conveniences that go with modern towns in Celtic Tiger Ireland. Flowerhill is situated in South East Galway. The following is a list of some places of interest within one hour's drive.

Galway City, a thriving arts centre
Portumna, castle, now partially restored
Birr castle, the home of Lord Rosse
Clonmacnoise monastic site dating from the 6th century
The Burren, barren landscape
Pallas Castle about 10mins drive from Flowerhill

ACTIVITIES

Golf Most golf clubs welcome non members, by prior appointment, and on payment of the appropriate green fees.
Portumna Golf Course www.portumnagolfclub.ie Loughrea Golf Course www.loughreagolfclub.com Bodyke Golf Course www.eastclare.com Galway Bay Golf and Country Club www.galwaybaygolfresort.com

Fishing / Water Carp fishing can be arranged 20 minutes from the centre, in a private lake where excellent specimens of this rare fish can be sported. Pike and Trout fishing are available either by bank or boat on the River Shannon.

Galway Bay Sea Tours
Tailor made sea cruises visiting the picturesque coastal villages along Galway Bay for up to 35 passengers. Deep Sea angling carrying 12 passengers 30 miles off shore, all tackle provided

Water Sports
The river Shannon is less than 15 minutes away by car. This is an amenity we encourage our guests to utilise fully. The water sports available on the Shannon include power boating, water skiing and paragliding.

Europes' Largest Karting Centre - R.I.A.C. Approved
Take a break from horses and go for a spin to Pallas Karting. Here you can be in the driving seat, jostling for pole position in one of the fastest and most exhilarating sports in Ireland today. The karting Centre is a 5 min drive from Flowerhill.

Clay Pigeon Shooting Clay shooting grounds, (1 mile from Equestrian centre) ideal for individuals or groups, supervised gun lease available by host.
Visit the discover Ireland website for a more complete list of places in interest and things to do.

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