Golf
There are two, 18 hole, parkland championship golf courses, situated in the village of Adare. The oldest is the Adare Manor Golf Club, established in 1902. Situated by the river Maigue, the ruins of the Desmond Castle and Franciscan Friary provide a unique and picturesque backdrop. Mature trees feature prominently making the narrow, well-maintained fairways essential targets to achieve par or better. Trolleys & club hire, together with Bar and limited Restaurant facilities are available. Advanced booking is essential in order to avoid disappointment.

The new Adare Golf Club was opened in 1995, as part of the facilities available to guests of the exclusive Adare Manor Hotel. The course was designed by the world famous golf course architect, Robert Trent Jones. 7138 yards, Par 72, from the championship tees, this parkland course (using 230 acres of lush countryside) has three lakes, including a 14 acre lake that anchors the front nine. The Maigue river meanders through the back nine creating a sense of beauty and challenge, particularly on the 11th, par 3, and the 18th, par 5, finishing hole. It's testing design coupled with superb greens have already elevated this course to one of the finest inland courses in Ireland.

Pitch & Putt
There is a fine 18 hole Pitch & Putt course, situated in the village of Adare, on the Killarney road, in tranquil surroundings. Green fees are very reasonable, as is club hire. A Croquet Lawn is also available. Open seven days a week.

Horse-riding
Ireland’s premier equestrian estate is located at Clonshire, just outside Adare. Home to the county Limerick hunt, the Clonshire Equestrian Centre is set in 120 acres of private and most scenic parkland. From complete beginners (including children) to the very experienced, the centre offers:
Full riding tuition for all levels; Country trail riding; Pony trekking; All-weather cross-country riding instruction; Show-jumping; Dressage and stable management.
The centre has a large indoor and outdoor arena, showers, lecture room, tack room & coffee shop. It is open all year, seven days a week.

Shooting
With it’s nearby coastal waters and inland forestry, Adare is ideally suited to game shooting. Organised shoots are available, locally, throughout the year and shooting equipment is, also, for hire.
Clay pigeon shooting is, also, a popular local leisure activity and, both, beginners and the experienced are always welcome.
Also, clay pigeon shooting facilities are available at the "Little Orchard Adventure Centre" in nearby Crecora.

Fishing
There is an excellent choice of Game, Sea and Coarse fishing in and around Adare. The unpolluted local rivers are popular for Trout, Pike and Salmon, while boats can be hired for fishing on the nearby lakes. Full equipment is available for hire, locally. Sea angling off the Shannon estuary is recognised for its specimen catches.

Cycling
The surrounding area of Adare has some very beautiful countryside and this can really be appreciated by cycling along the many winding side-roads and country lanes. A full range of Bicycles (for Adults & Children) is available for hire, locally.

Outdoor Kart Racing
Located in the nearby village of Kilcornan, just 10 minutes from Adare, the Kilcoran Karting Racetrack provides a unique experience, not to be missed by those who fancy themselves as a Grand Prix driver. This is your chance to enjoy the thrills and spills of high-speed Grand Prix racing. All levels of driving experience are catered for. Inclusive hire of racing gear is available, including overalls, helmets, gloves, etc. The highest of safety standards are applied. Ideally situated with car park, shop and toilets. A great day or evening out, with a difference, is assured.
The racetrack is the location for the very popular All Ireland Karting Championships, held on the last week of July, every year. This is the main karting event of the year, in Ireland, with over one hundred Karts taking part in the event.

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