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Carlow makes an excellent base for your holiday stay with superb golf, walking, river and sporting facilities. The County has it all in a variety of splendid locations, within the town, in unspoilt rural countryside and in peaceful riverside and garden areas.
BOWLING
The Dome Family Entertainment Centre,Carlow Business Park, Sleaty Roundabout, Graiguecullen, Carlow. Tel: 059-9141555. The first of its kind in the country, the new family entertainment centre has proved highly popular with both young and old alike. The new centre features a state-of-the-art computerised 12-lane bowling alley and automated bumpers. Other activities include an 8,000 square feet children's play and activity area, water bumpers, pool tables, Open: 7 days per week 9.00 a.m. until midnight.
CANOEING
Go-With-The-Flow River AdventuresTel: 087-2529700 Website: www.gowiththeflow.ie Email: info@gowiththeflow.ie .Go with the Flow River Adventures invites you to experience the River Barrow from a different perspective as you navigate your canoe through playful rapids on an unforgettable river safari. If you feel like an adventure, wish to shoot the weirs or have splash battles with your friends then a river safari is an ideal way to spend an afternoon or day. Qualified river guides will supervise the inexperienced through the natural beauty of the Barrow Valley. Expect fun, laughter and excitement.
QUAD BIKING & CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING
Country Quads, Borris, Co. Carlow. Tel: 059-9724624/087-2270466 Website: www.countryquads.com email: countryquads@eircom.net. Enjoy cross-country trekking through hilly livestock farm in what is considered to be the most scenic spot in rural South Carlow. Travel through river, woodland, hills, hollows, our see-saw and other obstacles on a spectacular track which is quoted as being "the best in the country". We care for families including children from 8 years upwards. Great family fun. Prior booking necessary. Clay Shooting by prior arrangement for groups of 8 or more. Location: 5km south of Borris off the R729. Well signposted. Open: 7 days per week - all year round.
HANG-GLIDING
Mount Leinster is an internationally renowned location for hang-gliding and a multi-directional site. Whether you are a spectator or enjoy participating, this venue provides a most enjoyable day's entertainment with colourful take offs set against fabulous scenery. Most Sundays from March to October.
HORSE RIDING
Carrigbeg Riding Stables, Carrigbeg, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. Tel: 059-9721962 Contact: Susan Patterson BHSII Riding lessons available for children and adults from beginners to competition level. Features indoor and outdoor arena and cross country course. Cross country jumping for experienced riders. No trekking. Advance booking essential. Location; 5km from Bagenalstown, 800 metres off the R724 to Myshall. Signposted. Open: 02.01.05 - 22.12.05. Closed Sundays, Bank Holiday Mondays and August Bank Holiday week.
Coole Equestrian Centre, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow Tel: 059-9161000 Contact: Stephanie Doyle
Coole Equestrian Centre is situated adjacent to Lisnavagh Estate by the picturesque village of Rathvilly. Personalised attention from the highly qualified owners and staff is assured. Amenities include one of the largest trekking facilities in Leinster with over 500 acres and a range of natural and manmade fences to cater for all level of riding. Pony camps available during Easter, Summer and Autumn school holidays for residential and non-residential.
Echo Equestrian Centre, Rahill, Rathvilly, Co. CarlowTel; 059-9161577/ 087-3454081 Contact: Elene Portmann Riding centre with 18 stables situated on 48 acres, catering for adults and children. Private tuitionLocation: Situated on the N81, 4km from Rathvilly. Open: Monday to Saturday 10.00a.m. - 21.00 p.m.
SNOOKER
The Ivy Rooms, Hanover, Carlow Town. Tel: 059-913238713, full sized snooker tables and 3 American pool tables. Venue for the 2004 National Championship and World U-21. Cafe serving hot and cold meals all day. Open; 9a.m. - late 7 days per week. Booking facility available.
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