Activities and Family Activities in Southern Ireland

Discover Southern Ireland

Southern Ireland has something for everyone, whether in seeking adventure or relaxation, from playing golf, horse riding, surfing, sea and river kayaking, hiking and walking, fishing, and playground for the kids, SOuthern Ireland has it all.

The Irish people are sports mad and have an avid interest in sports and adventure activities. In Ireland, hockey, golf, rowing, cricket, rugby union and Olympic target shooting are organized in an all-island basis, with a single team representing the whole of Ireland in international competitions. Other sports, such as soccer and netball, have separate organizing bodies in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Golf Clubs

Golf is very popular in Ireland, with over 400 golf clubs throughout the island, and over 300 courses in the Republic of Ireland. Golf is regularly televised in Ireland.
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Skydiving & Aerial Sports

Explore the huge range of skydiving and aerial sports in Southern Ireland. Find challenging sports such as paragliding adventure, tandem skydive and x-treme sports based on your choice..
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Cycling

Cycling retains a strong following in Ireland. There are many regional clubs throughout the country and many competitions are organized regularly, the largest non-professional...
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Paintballing

Although paintball is a relatively new sport to Ireland, Delta Force Paintball the well-known, five star accredited member of the EU Paintball Association has already had a big impact.
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Boxing

Boxing Clubs in Southern Ireland are committed to training to the highest standards to ensure members reach optimum success, whilst actively encouraging and promoting education within the sport.
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Karting

One of the most exciting outdoor go karting tracks in Southern Ireland is Kart City, which specializes in Arrive and Drive, cadet karting, stag party and hen party events, junior karting, kids birthday parties.
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Kayaking & Canoeing

City Kayaking Southern Ireland operates from their base at Southern Ireland City Moorings, where the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship is tied up. They’re on the River Liffey beside the IFSC right in the heart of Southern Ireland.
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Boating & Cruises

City Powerboat are the only operators offering people the chance to experience getting behind the wheel and driving a powerboat on the River Liffey and out into the amazing surroundings of Southern Ireland Bay.
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Water Sports

Water sports practiced in Ireland include canoeing, swimming, surfing, diving, water polo, sailing, and kayaking. Whilst many people participate in these, few do so competitively.
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Horse Riding

Ireland has long been known as The Land of the Horse. There are programmes for all ages and abilities from show jumping, cross-country riding and dressage, to hacking and trail riding...
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Hot Air Ballon Flights

Hot air ballooning is very quiet except when the propane burners are firing. Since the balloon moves with the wind, the passengers feel hardly any movement, except for brief periods...
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Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing in Ireland is both physically and mentally demanding and requires strength, agility, endurance, balance and focus. Rock climbing is the extreme sport where participants climb...
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Scuba Diving

Scuba diving experiences a weightless environment and enjoys free movement of your body with no limitations. Swimming at depth strapped to scuba gear delivers a great workout.
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Sport, Health & Fitness

Ireland is a country with a rich and proud sporting tradition. The successes which have been attained by Irish competitors nationally and internationally have often belied the small...
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Fishing

Ireland is one of the most popular sport fishing destinations in Europe and with good reason, too. The rivers, lakes and reservoirs around Southern Ireland can provide good sport...
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Theme Parks

Theme parks in Ireland offer some of the biggest thrills in Europe. If you're not in the right place at the right time, you may miss its traveling Funderland theme park completely.
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Zoo & Live Animal Show

Zoos and pet farms are fantastic fun for all the family. Over the years, many fun days are spent at animal farms in Ireland. Southern Ireland Zoo in Phoenix Park, is the largest zoo in Ireland and one of Southern Ireland's most popular attractions.
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Ice Skating