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"Overlooking the Atlantic at the Mouth of the Shannon"

Activities

The Manor Inn, Ballybunion, is the ideal haven for anyone interested in the numerous activity pursuits located in the surrounding area.

Golfing:

The Shannon Region is a golfers paradise. The coastal grandeur and unspoilt greenery of the Shannon Region lends itself to a relaxing game of golf. You will find an abundance of golf courses within easy reach of The Manor Inn. The Manor Inn offers the golfer the ultimate touring base for some of Irelands, and the worlds, best golf challenges at Ballybunion, Tralee, Lahinch and Killarney.

You can get a 40-page colour brochure featuring all of the golf courses in the Shannon Region from any regional Tourist Office for only £1.

Below are a list of golf courses within easy reach of The Manor Inn.

The Limerick/Kerry area is rich in Game/Coarse/Sea Angling. It offers a diverse choice of Angling locations and your host will ensure you have the best advice and opportunity to have an enjoyable Angling experience. Relax and enjoy the majestic waters of the Rivers Shannon, Maigue and Deel. Peaceftil surroundings and exquisite scenery make this trip a must for all fishing enthusiasts. Try your hand at Salmon and Trout fishing.

The River Shannon, abundant in many types of fish and shellfish was a source of food for the people of Glin and the Surrounding parishes during the 1800's.Over the years the picturesque and peaceful village of Glin has become a popular angling resort. Anglers from far and wide can testify to the rewarding catches yielded by the river Shannon. The Shannon Region is dominated by water and the profusion of lakes rivers and streams in the region make it a veritable paradise for anglers.

The following is a general guide to the types of fishing on offer.

River Cashen Ballybunion; The river Cashen is located past Ballybunion golf club and park your car beside the sand dunes. There can be surf fishing for bass when conditions are suitable, flooding tide and lugworm as bait are the best combination.

River Feale Listowel Co. Kerry. The best time to fish for salmon is between March and April and again in August and September. It is best to fish for seatrout in April, July August and September subject to water levels.

Kilteery Pier Glin; Kilteery Pier is located 2 miles outside Glin Between Glin and Loughill. There is a large car park at the pier. Bottom fishing using fish bait, crab and lugworm produces thornback ray, flounder, plaice, bullhuss, dogfish, and conger. Many fish can be caught in darkness when the water levels are low, so a drop net is essential. The flooding tide to high water is the most productive period.

Horse Riding:

Exploring beautiful countryside by horse is a stimulating experience and there are many options to enable you enjoy this experience at your leisure. There are many riding centres offering a wide range of facilities, catering for every rider, whether novice or experienced and regardless of age.

Listowel Equestrian Centre, Dromin, Listowel, Co. Kerry.
Tel. 068-23734.

Shannon View Equestrian Centre, Glin Co. Limerick.
Tel. 068-36621

Adare Equestrian Centre, Clongownagh, Kildimo, Co Limerick.
Tel. 061-393373.

Clonshire Equestrian Centre Adare Co Limerick.
Tel. 061-396770.

Curragh Cottage Equestrian Centre, The Spa Tralee Co.Kerry.
Tel. 066-7136320.

Kennedy Equine Centre, Ballyard, Tralee. Co. Kerry.
Tel. 066-217126453.

Local Festivals:

March;

Adare Jazz Festival,
International jass artists play in local venues throughout the lovely village of Adare. Contact Mary Fitzgerald at 061-396118.

St. Patrick's Day Parade,
Held on the 17^th of March each year and is one of the biggest events of the year. There are parades in most towns' villages and cities in Ireland.

Guinness Roaring Twenties Festival
held in Killarney from the 19^th to the 21^st of March.

April;

Pan Celtic Festival,
Tralee. Held in Tralee from the 6^th to the 11^th of April.

Listowel Race Meeting,
Held in Listowel from the 17^th to the 18^th of April.

Newcastle West Arts Festival
Music, arts exhibition, drama, poetry and street entertainment. Tel. 069-62964.

May;

Adare Country Fair.
Its largest country shows in Ireland. Fox hunting, beagle and harrier show clay pigeon, shooting, sheep dog trials, children's entertainment, and lots more. Tel. 061-396894.

International Rally of the Lakes.
Usually held in Killarney from the 7^th to the 9^th of May

Killarney Horse Racing,
Held in Killarney from approx. the 9^th to the 11^th of May.

June;

Writer's Week Listowel,
Held in Listowel from approx. the 2^nd to the 6^th of June.

Tralee Race Meeting
Held in Tralee from approx. the 7^th to the 8^th of June.

July;

Rathfreedagh Gymkana & Fete
held in the grounds of Rathfreedagh Cheshire Home (near Newcastle West).

Killarney Horse Racing,
Held in Killarney from the 12^th to the 15^th of July (approx.)

August;

Glin Regatta,
Normally held the bank holiday weekend in August.
Tel. John O' Donovan, 068-34541.

Powers Irish Coffee Festival.
Tel., Margaret at 069-65416.

Puck Fair,
Held in Killorglin from the 10^th to the 12^th of August (approx.).

Rose Of Tralee Festival,
Held in Tralee from the 20^th to the 26^th of August (approx.).

Dog Show;
Held in Tralee for a day during the 20^th to the 26^th of August (approx.).

Tralee Horseracing,
Held in Tralee from the 24^th to the 29^th of August (approx.).

September;

Oyster Festival,
Held in Ballylongford from the 17^th to the 19^th of September (approx.).

Listowel Horse Racing,
Held in Listowel from the 20^th to the 25^th of September (approx.).

Harvest Festival,
Held in Listowel from the 20^th to the 25^th of September (approx.).