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There are eight golf courses in Kilkenny City and county, offering challenges for experienced and novice players. There are 18 hole and 9 hole parkland courses, par three golf facilities, driving ranges, pitch and putt courses and even a crazy golf course. Kilkenny Golf Club, Glendine, 18 holes, within the city limits of Kilkenny City offers stimulating parkland golf with well presented facilities. Tel: +353 (0)56 65400. www.kilkennygolfclub.com Mount Juliet, Thomastown, 18 holes, is the jewel in the crown of Kilkenny golf. A Jack Nicklaus designed parkland course, it has been voted the Best Inland Course in Ireland. Callan Golf Club, 18 holes, 2 km from the town, is a parkland course in a lovely setting. Tel: +353 (0)56 25136. www.callangolfclub.com Castlecomer Golf Club, Castlecomer. A 9 hole golf course, just outside Kilkenny City. Tel: +353 (0)56 41139. Pococke, Kilkenny City, is an 18 hole play and pay facility on the outskirts of Kilkenny. Tel: +353 (0)56 51666. Pitch and Putt can be found in Mount Juliet, Callan Abbey, Kilmacow and Lacken. (Kilkenny City) The 18 hole Pitch and Putt facility at Mount Juliet is perhaps unique, providing water hazards, dog legs and bunkers all coming into play amid a tree sheltered, tranquil setting. Crazy Golf Nore Valley Open Farm, Bennettsbridge. |
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Kilkenny provides ample locations and opportunities for all those who enjoy this lovely sport at whatever level of horse and activity they require. The following establishments are each registered with The Association of Irish Riding Establishments, (AIRE) the controlling agency that oversees standards and all aspects of their service. Mount Juliet Equestrian CenterMount Juliet Estate, Thomastown. Tel: +353(0)56 73000. Wallslough Holiday VillageSheestown, 3 miles from Kilkenny city on the Bennettsbridge Road. Warrington Top Flight Equestrian CenterOn the Bennettsbridge road. Excellent facilities to suit every standard of rider. Indoor and outdoor arenas. Cross country, lessons, Riding Holidays, and children’s summer lessons. |
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Game angling is the best on the rivers Nore and Suir and their tributaries with some trout and salmon on the river Barrow. Coarse anglers will especially enjoy the River Barrow where there is excellent bream fishing from late April to October. Rudd is in plentiful supply in summer and pike fishing is more rewarding in the cooler months. GraiguenamanaghIs a popular Angling Centre and Barge base for the hire of pleasure barges on the River Barrow. Graiguenamanagh tourist office: +353(0)59 972 4246. Canoe hire is available on the River Barrow. For more information on Angling in and around the Kilkenny area. |
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Countryside Activity CentreBonnettsrath, Kilkenny. Go Karts, Indoor Rifle Target Shooting, Archery, Long Bow and Clay Pigeon Shooting. Tel: +353(0)56 7761791. Country QuadsTinnecarrig, Borris. Cross Country driving on scenic livestock farm. Age 8 years and upward. Half an hour drive from Kilkenny. Up to twelve people at any one time. Clay pigeon shooting on request. Team Dynamics KilkennyArchersgrove, Bennettsbridge Road, Kilkenny. Arrive as a group and leave as a team. Tailor made packages include indoor and outdoor challenges, Archery, River Adventures, Abseilling, Climbing & Shooting. |
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For those who want to relax and be pampered...AquaSpaSpringhill Court Hotel, Waterford road, Kilkenny. AquaSpa is a luxurious spa and wellness centre nestled in the outskirts of Kilkenny City. Relax, restore and rejuvenate at AquaSpa whether it is for a full days pampering or an individual treatment. The Spa at Mount JulietMount Juliet Conrad Hotel, Thomastown, Kilkenny. The discreet yet luxurious Spa at Mount Juliet Conrad offers the perfect oasis of calm. Both men and women can enjoy a single treatment or indulge a whole day of pampering, choosing from a wide range of both traditional and alternative health and beauty treatments. The Spa is also part of a fully equipped Health Club, including a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gymnasium. |
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