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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.
GO KART RACING & ROLLER SKATING
The Grid a new Leisure business located on Sleaty Road, Graiguecullen, Carlow. They have both indoor go karting and roller skating housed under one roof. Tel: 0599164817 Website: wwwthegrid.ie.
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.
SOUTHERN COUNTY FISHING RESORT
Southern Country Fishing Resort is located in Milltown, Co. Carlow and has something to offer the whole family. From taking the custom built train around the park, to petting the animals and fishing some of the biggest lakes in Leinster. There is something for all the family to do. Open 7 days a week. TeL:0599157773 Website: wwwsoutherncounty.ie
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.
RAPID FIRE PAINTBALL
Castleroe East, Maganey, Co. Kildare Tel: 059-91 45826 Website: www.rapidfire.ie email: info@rapidfire.ie. Paintballing has become recognised as easily one of the fastest growing outdoor activities. Paintballing requires strategy, teamwork, skill and fitness as you attempt to outwit the opposition. We also have Night Ball available to play all year around and our courses are fully flood lit.
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.
Doyles Equestrian Centre, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow Tel: 059-9161000 Contact: Stephanie Doyle website: www.doylesequestriancentre.ie Doyle's 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.
Equine Trails, Borris House, Borris, Co. Carlow. Tel: 059 9771695 or 0877769670 Contact Alison Handel. Website www.equinetrails.ie Email info@equinetrails.ie Horse trekking with 650 acres of picturesque parkland and woodland. Trekking suitable for novice and experienced riders. Jumping available. Tuiton available by BHSAI qualified Instructor if required. Open 7 days a week. Booking essential.
SNOOKER
The Ivy Rooms, Barrowvalley Retail Park, Carlow . Tel: 059-9137714. 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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