Things to do
The Irish Tourist Board invites you to choose from 14,000 activities and things to do around Ireland. While we list the various categories for your interest, we doubt if you will have time to fit them all in! (We are not so sure either about the need for 'Learning English'!!)
Golf, Angling, Walking, Equestrian, Heritage, Learning English, Festivals, Film, Cultural Courses, Horse Caravan Holidays, Literature, General
Golf
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Golf comes first on
the list and we believe it will be the No1 choice of many of our guests. Catherine's friend
and colleague, Keith Henthorn, (no mean golfer, we understand!), has volunteered
to help with any arrangements / playing partners / ideas / questions
etc. Tip from Keith: Golf in the area is world class with Ballybunion and Lahinch not far away. One tip is to pay for a caddie. A caddie is not expensive and not only will he save you a lot of balls/strokes but the crack and banter for the fours hours will make him a friend for life. Lahinch Golf Club: Two 18 hole courses 'Old' & 'Castle'. Lahinch, Co. Clare, 35 miles. Preferred Green Fees available to guests of Fitzpatrick, Bunratty. |
Dromoland Golf and Country
Club
((00) (011) 353 61 368144
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Rates: Non
residents: 50 Euro midweek, 60 Euro weekend. Parties of 12+: 40 Euro midweek, 45 Euro weekend. Why not organize a competition! Caddyservice, tuition and club hire available by arrangement Tee Time request at dromolandgc@eircom.net |
The
Dromoland Golf and Country Club offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy the
pleasures of a more relaxed and healthy lifestyle. Over the past 30 years,
Dromoland Estate has developed a reputation as one of the finest golfing venues
in the West of Ireland.
Today, the 18-hole
golf course offers surprising challenges to amateur and professional golfers
alike. The Club House provides private changing rooms,
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18 hole parkland course will provide a new dimension to your game. Set
against the backdrop of 16th century Dromoland
Castle and located within 360 acres of the Castle estate, you will
encounter rolling hills, centuries-old trees and water hazards that will
test your skills. These elements combine to make this superbly
maintained golf course one of the most challenging in Ireland. In
existence since 1961, it is a par 71 course and was designed by the
renowned golf architect Mr. Brook L. Wigginton of the USA. |
| Card of the Course | ||||||||
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| Hole | Metres | Par | Hole | Metres | Par | |||
| 1 | 356 | 4 | 10 | 268 | 4 | |||
| 2 | 480 | 5 | 11 | 440 | 5 | |||
| 3 | 212 | 3 | 12 | 317 | 4 | |||
| 4 | 423 | 4 | 13 | 110 | 3 | |||
| 5 | 377 | 4 | 14 | 358 | 4 | |||
| 6 | 513 | 5 | 15 | 257 | 4 | |||
| 7 | 130 | 3 | 16 | 347 | 4 | |||
| 8 | 358 | 4 | 17 | 153 | 3 | |||
| 9 | 206 | 3 | 18 | 414 | 5 | |||
| Out | 3055 | 35 | In | 2664 | 36 | |||
| Out | 3055 | 35 | ||||||
| Total | 5719 | 71 | ||||||
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The Country Club Spa is open
to non-residents, ladies and gentlemen, for health and beauty
treatment (00) (011) 353 61 368144
but these facilities are also available in
Fitzpatricks Bunratty (00) (011)
353 61 361177 In addition to our superb health and leisure facilities, our professional staff will help you with each aspect of the health and beauty experience. We at the Spa invite you to indulge in our tranquil surroundings and experience the best in Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy, Nail Therapy, Facials, Hair Clinic, etc. Dromoland Spa |
Touring
Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Irish countryside. There are so many interesting places to see on the west coast of Ireland. The Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare, 42 miles from Bunratty, with its spectacular cliff scenery and views of the Atlantic Ocean is one of Catherine's favourites. She would love you all to see it!
For those who have time to travel further south, Tralee, 75 miles, is the gateway to the Dingle Penninsula. Killarney lies 77miles to the south and the Ring of Kerry provides one of the most spectacular drives in Ireland .
Closer to home there are some interesting historic sites:
King John's Castle, Limerick City
8 miles from Bunratty, King John's Castle features 13th century castle,
imaginative historical exhibition, multi-vision show, excavated early Norman
houses, battlement walks and more.
Craggaunowen Bronze Age Profect, Quin, Co. Clare
10 miles from Bunratty. Reconstruction of bronze age site with prehistoric lake
dwellings, early Christian ring fort, Iron Age roadway and the replica of the
Brendan, the 6th century vessel.
Killaloe - Ballina Heritage Centre, Killaloe, Co. Clare
15 miles from Bunratty. Furnished 15th century fortified castle with historical
exhibition. On the shores of Galway Bay. Medieval banquets nightly, summer
season.
Lough Gur Stone Age Centre, Bruff, Co. Limerick
25 miles from Bunratty. One of Ireland's most important prehistoric sites. An 'antique'
place of mystery and magic. Interpretation centre.
Shopping
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Blarney Woollen Mills
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Avoca Handweavers
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Click on Store to Enter
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Blarney Woolen Mills and Avoca Handweavers are two stores with several outlets, very highly regarded in Ireland. Those pictured above are located in Bunratty Village. Step inside and get a flavour of your Irish shopping! Limerick City lies just 8 miles south of Bunratty and you can pick up all those last minute necessities there.
Guests flying out from Shannon can
avail of Duty Free there. www.shannonairport.com
If there is something particular you are interested in, or if you would like to
compare prices, why not contact them at shannondutyfree@shannonairport.com
Note for Ladies
It is not necessary to wear a hat to
a wedding in Ireland. Hats are very popular however and a very common practice
is to hire them.
For Hat Hire you might like to contact Paulines of Limerick, The Hat
Shop, 113 Henry St, Limerick.
For Friday wedding, hats may be collected Thursday and returned by Monday. Cost
of hire is 40/45 Eur
Tel: +353 61 414508 Mobile: +353 86 8332633
Opening hours: 10am - 5.30pm daily
Note for Gentlemen
Dress for gentlemen is Black Tie.
This too may be hired in Limerick. You might like to contact
www.Blacktie.ie
Black Tie, O'Connell Street, Limerick. (Manager: Brian Sheehan).
Tel: +353 61 314288
Opening hours: Mon-Wed 9-6.30 ; Thur- Fri: 9-9.00, Sat:
9-6.00; Sun:12-6.00:
Don't forget to contact us if there is something special you would like to do.