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Activities in Ireland

Ireland has a host of activities for the visitor. Most activities are well organised and have clubs and associations. Your holiday can be designed to include the activities that suit you. It is completely up to you. Just contact one of our travel consultants and they will be able to advise you on any query you may have about your activity holiday.

Walking

Active Family Tour
An independent tour of self guided walking, cycling, horse riding, a boat day trip and bus tour of Dingle peninsula.
Active Family Tour
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Celtic Kerry Footsteps
This one week walking and cultural itinerary of South West Ireland is designed to offer you a very memorable - but easy - walking tour - beautiful scenery, varied habitats...
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Connemara and the Burren
The essence and variety of the West of Ireland is captured on this two centre walking trip in the Burren and Connemara.
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Connemara, the Aran Island and the Burren
3-centre walk taking in the Cliffs of Moher, the limestone habitat of the Burren, the boglands of Connemara. Includes flight to Aran Islands.
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Donegal Delights
Walk in one of the most unspoilt landscapes in Europe, among impressive mountain ranges, glens, lakes and dramatic coast.
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Hike and Bike
A wonderful leisurely walking and cycling break – perfect for individuals, friends, groups or families.
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Kerry Gems (8 or 5 days)
Walk old coach roads on the Iveragh Peninsula and enjoy superb views, unique flora and fauna and a landscape imbued with folklore.
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Kerry Saints and Scholars
Walk in the footsteps of history on a trail known as the Kerry Way out on the wild and scenic Iveragh Peninsula part of the world famous Ring of Kerry.
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Majestic Kerry
An upmarket, guided walking tour (easy grade) of the best parts of south-west Ireland. You stay in a wonderful selection of manor houses, hotels and guesthouses in villages throughout Kerry.
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The Ballyhoura Way
The Ballyhoura Way is based upon the remembrance of the bitter march endured by the O'Sullivan Bere clan during the winter of 1602-1603...
Ballyhoura Way
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The Beara Way
This is a one centre independent walking tour on the Beara Peninsula which is a rural gem. You are based in the fishing town of Castletownbere which is one of the country’s premier fishing ports.
The Beara Way
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The Beara Way Waymarked Trail
The rugged Beara Peninsula is shared between counties Cork and Kerry. It is completely encircled by the Beara Way, which offers a combination of mountain and coastal scenery....
Beara
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The Blackwater Way
The Blackwater Way has been formed by combining two separate routes - formerly known as the Avondhu Way and the Duhallow Way...
River Blackwater Fermoy
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The Cavan Way
The Cavan Way provides a pleasant hill and valley walking connection between the Leitrim Way at Dowra, a small village community near the source of the River Shannon and the Ulster Way at Blacklion village.
Cavan Way
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The Dingle Way (11 days)
A self guided walk through one of the last strongholds of the Gaelic language and through spectacular scenery, rich in archaeological remains. Along the way we pass mountains, corrie lakes and beaches.
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The Dingle Way (8 days)
A self guided walk through one of the last strongholds of the Gaelic language and through spectacular scenery, rich in archaeological remains. Along the way we pass mountains, corrie lakes and beaches.
Dingle Way
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The Dingle Way Waymarked Trail
Dingle - the name rings a bell and the area is a popular holiday destination.The Dingle Way makes a complete circuit around the mountainous Dingle Peninsula from Tralee...
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The East Clare Way
East Clare is a beautiful and hidden corner of the West of Ireland with a landscape of rugged hills and picturesque valleys intertwined with rivers, lakes, woodlands and boglands...
The East Clare Way
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The East Munster Way
The East Munster Way stretches from Carrick-on-Siur to Clogheen, both in County Tipperary...
Ormond Castle
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The Foxford Way
The Foxford Way is a long distance walk which complements the Mayo Western Way, Mayo's longest walk, extending it south through the Ox Mountains, from Foxford to Staide and around Lough Cullin.
Foxford Woolen Mills
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The Grand Canal Way
Being a canal bank walk, the important feature of this route is that it is flat!!! Ideal for the beginner to waymarked walking, the route passes through a range of small towns and villages with all the necessary amenities...
Canal Banks
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The Kerry Way
The Kerry Way, one of Ireland’s premier walking routes, is the ideal way to explore the Ring of Kerry. On this self guided tour you have a wonderful selection of woodland, valley and coastal walks.
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The Kerry Way Waymarked Trail
The Kerry Way is one of the most popular waymarked trails in Ireland...
Kerry Museum
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The Leitrim Way
This is a walk through a variety of landscape forms common to this beautiful but little known part of Ireland.
FOWLEYS FALL
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The Lough Derg Way
The Lough Derg Way Walking Trail stretches from Limerick City to Killaloe. This walk covers a distance of approximately 16 miles, which has been fully marked and sign posted...
Lough Derg
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The Miners' Way
The Miners' Way and Historical Trail is a route which traverses the hills and valleys of Leitrim, Roscommon and Sligo...
Arigna Mines
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The Offaly Way
The Offaly Way is mainly a link way. This walk links the Slieve Bloom Way to the Grand Canal Way and includes mountain, riverside and access to a number of sites of interest...
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The Royal Canal Way
The Royal Canal Way is an excellent way to make your way from the midlands to Dublin . It will eventually link Dublin with the River Shannon at Clondra in Co. Longford along the towpath of the Royal Canal...
Royal Canal Westmeath
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The Sheeps Head Way
After crossing a rugged little hill above Fahane, the route descends to Glanlough. After circling around the lough, walkers are led up a rugged ridge and cross over Gouladane...
Sheepshead
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The Slieve Bloom Way
Situated close to the geographical centre of Ireland, this circular route takes the walker through the wild and mysterious Slieve Bloom Mountains...
Lough Owel Lilies
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The Slieve Felim Way
The Slieve Felim Way stretches from Murroe in Limerick to Silvermines Village in Co. Tipperary, a distance of about 18 miles...
Tipperary View
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The South Leinster Way
This varied trail leads the walker between some very fine summits in County Carlow, and along forest tracks over the northern slopes of Mount Leinster...
Carlow: Poulmounty River
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The Suck Valley Way
The Suck Valley Way on the border of West Roscommon and East Galway, incorporating part of the O' Sullivan Beara Trail, offers walkers an opportunity to experience the beauty, peace and tranquillity of the oval shaped walk...
Loughmee
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The Tain Way
The Tain Way is situated in the north east of the country. It is named after the legendary "Ta Bo Cuailgne" (The Cattle Raid of Cooley)...
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The Western Way Galway
The Western Way ( Galway ) is one of the shortest ways in the country, however this is well compensated for in the beauty of the scenery along the walk...
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The Western Way Mayo
The Western Way ( Mayo ), in contrast to the Western Way (Galway), is one of the longest walks in the country...
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The Wicklow Way
This varied trail leads the walker between some very fine summits in County Carlow, and along forest tracks over the northern slopes of Mount Leinster...
Calary: Co wicklow
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Yoga Walk
Truly unwind and relax on one of our yoga/gentle walking weeks in 2008. Discover a different level of consciousness through yoga and change your life.
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Backpacking

10 Day All Ireland Tour
Relaxing 1 and 2 night stays in fascinating Belfast, Historic Derry, Westport, Galway, Dingle Peninsula, magical Killarney and Dublin's fair city!
Albert Clock Belfast
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10 day Atlantic Activity Tour
This is the perfect 10 day Irish tour experience. The pace is perfect with two nights in most locations allowing time for all of the activities and a bit of relaxation.
Baltimore
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Crown Liquor Salon
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3 Day Northern Experience
This is an informative and fun packed 3 day tour of Northern Ireland. You will stay overnight in Belfast and within the walled city of Derry.
Barrel man sculpture
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3 Day Southern Ireland Tour
Short on time but high on curiosity? Featured on TV this tour provides great sights and lots of off the beaten track adventure with the local characters make this tour a truly brilliant insight into our country, our people and our legends.
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6 Day All Ireland Tour
Our first stop, not far from Dublin, is the Rock of Dunamase, the remains of a 12th century castle perched high on a rocky outcrop, this was the first home of Strongbow in Ireland, his ghost still haunts the hills!!!
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6 Day Backpacking Southern Tour
From the Guinness Brewery, one of the worlds great visitor attractions to trendy, Gaelic speaking Galway on the wild Atlantic - ultra-chic, very European, yet totally Irish!
Carrigafoyle Castle
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6 Day Northern Tour
Breathtakingly beautiful, the pipes of Danny Boy are calling you to the North. The ancient and proud province of Ulster is one the worlds truly fascinating experiences.
Christmas in Antrim Town
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6 Day South Deluxe Tour
This tour has all the brilliant regular Paddywagon features, sights and overnight stays.
Guinness Storehouse Barley
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Ireland Backpacking Information
To make the most of your tour, you will want to be well prepared! Tir Na Nog tours suggest that you bring a sense of humour, an interest in Ireland and most importantly, a keen sense of fun!
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Equestrian

Clonshire 6 Day Pony Camp
Treat your child to a residential riding holiday at Clonshire Equestrian Center. They will have the freedom to ride all day long...
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Clonshire Polo and Equestrian Centre
Adare, Co. Limerick The high standard of facilities at Clonshire is enhanced by the beauty of its location. A challenging day on horseback will be rewarded with fine food from a good choice of accommodation.
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Fishing

Fishing at Lough Inagh
Picture a deep quiet valley. A lake at your feet, a mountain behind you, a welcome ahead of you. The Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel is set snugly in the aptly named Recess of Connemara...
Lough Inagh
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Trag Bay Angling and Diving Charter
Ireland ideal. Diving gear can be rented in Baltimore. There is fabulous diving on the reefs around the Fastnet Rock and the Stags. There are also numerous wrecks, ranging from a man o' war to the spectacular 60,000 ton ore-carrier 'Kowloon Bridge'. You might even see some seals basking in the sun along the coast.
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Cruises

Caprice
Sleeps 4+2
Layout 2 cabins + saloon
Size 12 x 3.81m (39' 6'' x 12' 6'')
Caprice
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Classique
Sleeps 8
Layout 4 cabins + saloon
Size 12.8 x 4.1m (42' x 13' 6")
Classique
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Clipper
Sleeps 4
Layout 2 cabins + saloon
Size 11.00 x 3.90m (36' x 13')
Clipper
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Consort
Sleeps 2+2
Layout 1 cabin + saloon
Size 9.45 x 3.50m (31' x 11' 6")
Consort
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Consul
Sleeps 4 + 1
Layout 2 cabins + saloon
Size 10.33 x 3.37m (34' x 11')
Consul
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Cruises on the Shannon and the Erne
myguideIreland offers these wonderful holidays on the River Shannon, the ultimate in get-away breaks.
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Crusader
Sleeps 6
Layout 3 cabins + Saloon
Size 11.9 x 3.9m (39' x 13')
Crusader
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Elegance
Sleeps 6+2
Layout 3 cabins + saloon
Size 13.1 x 4.1 m (43' x 13' 6'')
Elegance
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Lake Star
Sleeps 4+1
Layout 2 cabins + saloon
Size 9.8 x 3.7 m (32' x 12')
Lake Star
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Magnifique
Sleeps 8+2
Layout 4 cabins + saloon
Size 14.5 x 4.1m (47' x 13' 6'')
Magnifique
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Mountain Star
Sleeps 4+1
Layout 2 cabins + saloon
Size 10.5 x 3.8 m (34' x 12' 6'')
Mountain Star
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MV Shannon Princess
Imagine days spent meandering effortlessly through some of the most wonderful scenery in Ireland...
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Royal Star
Sleeps 6+2
Layout 3 cabins + saloon
Size 12.8 x 4.1m (40' x 13' 6'')
Royal Star
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Shannon Star
Sleeps 7+2
Layout 3 cabins + saloon
Size 12.8 x 4.1 m (42' x 13' 6'')
Shannon Star
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Town Star
Sleeps 2+1
Layout 1 cabin + saloon
Size 9 x 3.2 m (29' x 10' 6'')