Golfing

Mallow Golf Club

Approx 10 minutes drive from Springfort Hall A true championship 18 hole course, Mallow is a tree-lined parkland course with excellent views of both the Blackwater Valley and the distant Galtee Mountains. The course, with its advantageous positioning of bunkers and plantations, creates a testing course with a variety of golf shots, an enjoyable experience for all.

Charleville Golf Club (www.charlevillegolf.com)

Approx 20 minutes drive from Springfort Hall. The attractive parkland course on its present site since 1941 has now extended to a pleasant 27 hole heavily wooded course, well known for its lush fairways and beautiful greens.

Fermoy Golf Club

Approx 35 minutes from Springfort Hall. Established in 1981 this wooded course represents a challenging test for both the expert and the novice golfer. The newly refurbished clubhouse and restaurant overlook the rolling course and countryside. Corrin Hill is a focal point for the area with its commanding Stone Cross summit. Handicap Cert not required. Overseas membership available.

Doneraile Golf Club

Five minutes from Springfort Hall. Located on the Northern side of the village this delightful nine hole parkland course welcomes golfers of all standards to partake of its unique challenges. With its centuries old trees, famed for never releasing once they claim the ball, the 'swanny' and the graveyard renowned for their magnetism, and the finishing straight of the postage stamp eight and the long dog leg ninth, Doneraile awaits your visit. No pre-booking required. Ladies competition every Wednesday. Green fees generally available Monday-Friday at €20. Please phone 022 24137.

Limerick County (www.limerickcounty.com)

Limerick County is a major golf facility in south-west Ireland, comprising a championship-standard golf course, Golf Academy, spectacular clubhouse, twelve Ireland Holiday Cottages and seventy-eight beautiful home sites. The course, designed by Des Smyth and Associates, meanders over undulating, sand-based terrain and provides firm footing for the golfer throughout the year. Des has made excellent use of the landscape and this provides for some spectacular second shots, particularly on the front nine holes.

Angling

Ballyhass Lakes (www.ballyhasslakes.ie)

Ballyhass Lakes consist of two superb lakes stocked with rainbow and brown trout, ideal for fly fishing. The lakes are fed by springs through limestone rock and the water is crystal clear. There is a plentiful supply of natural feed that produces healthy active trout. Once introduced to the lakes, the fish feed only from the fly and insect life and there is evidence that they are breeding successfully in these clear waters.
Email us info@ballyhasslakes.ie

Horse Riding

Eden Hill (www.edenhillireland.com)

Activities at Eden Hill include Show Jumping, Cross Country, Hacking and Trekking for all levels. In-house Gymkhanas and Shows are frequently held and available to all. In addition to the Cross Country Course, is a Polo Course and Indoor and Outdoor arenas. Contact 022 21143 to make a reservation or email us at edenhillirl@eircom.net

Gardens and Parks

Annes Grove Gardens (www.annesgrovesgardens.com)

The gardens at Annes Grove, created by the late Richard Grove Annesley in the first half of the twentieth century, are a supreme expression of gardening in the Robinsonian manner - the interplanting of native and exotic species into a natural setting with a minimum of formality. For the specialist, the collection of rhododendrons is of particular interest: it includes specimens which were originally raised by Mr. Annesley from seed collected by the late Frank Kingdon-Ward in Tibet and Nepal.

Millstreet Country Park (www.millstreetcountrypark.com)

A 500 acre Park at the foothills of Musheramore Mountain, where ancient sites have been made accessible. Gardens, walks and stone bridges have been developed and lakes, waterways and waterfalls created. Among its attractions are archaeological sites, a herd of 700 Red Deer and many species of wildlife. Visitors can take a guided tour in a park mobile, or browse in thematic gardens. The Visitors Centre has a audiovisual Display Unit, a Theatre, Shop and Restaurant. Open all week 10am – 6pm April to October.

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