Activity
Holidays.
Golf
- Tennis - Walking
- Hill Walking - Sailing
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Leisure Centre - River
Fishing - Coarse Fishing
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Sea Angling - Shore
Angling - Fishing Supplies-Quad
Biking Equestrian
Ballymoney
Golf Club, Ballymoney (055) 21976
Situated less than one mile from Ballymoney Village, is an 18
Hole Public Golf Course in a beautiful and tranquil setting with
Courteencurragh Wood on its west boundary and is overlooked by
the picturesque Tara Hill to the north. Its natural and undulating
fairways make it a pleasant course for all golfers. (8am - Dusk)
open for green fees at all times and offers grat value for money.
Gorey
Golf Club, Knockavota, Gorey (055) 20313
This is a Golf Club with a difference. Here one can enjoy full
facilities and no obligation to be a member. Snooker, darts, drinks
and snacks are on offer. The Par 3 course is on 22 acres and laid
out to Bord Failte standards. As the course is all weather, leagues
and competitions are held all year.
Courtown
Golf Club, Courtown (055) 25166
Founded in 1936, has a Par 71 18 Hole course with a highly regarded
and testing layout. Every hole has unique features and particular
features are the Par 3's. It is a course to be enjoyed by scratch
golfer and beginner alike, (weekly membership available).
Web: www.CourtownGolfClub.com
The
Grove Par 3, Ballymoney, (055) 25139
The Grove Par 3 Golf Course is a very mature course and is in
existence for eight years. It is a challenging course even for
the experienced golfer, while on the other hand it can cater for
the beginner. The Course is open seven days a week from dawn to
dusk. A good outing is guaranteed with Golf par excellence. Clubs
and balls are available.Top
Seafield
Golf & Country Club, Ballymoney Tel - 055 24777 Breathtaking
new championship course. Parkland, Health-Land and seaside combined,
Seafield features a stunning 5 Star restraunt overlooking the
back 9 and the Irish sea which is also open to the public. Located
just off the N11, Less than one hour from Dublin and Rosslare.
Ahare
Tennis Park, Castletown, (0402) 37329
Ahare House is a lovely old farmhouse recently renovated to create
a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Amid the landscaped gardens
there are 4 all weather tennis courts, with tennis tuition available
all season long. Top
Carnew
Enterprise Centre
(Available at the Carnew Enterprise centre)
The Carnew Enterprise Centre are currently developing walks on
the beautiful and breath-taking hills of North Wexford. To date,
Croghan, Slieve Bhui, Ballyfad and Annagh have already been plotted.
There are laminated maps with items of interest, duration of walks
and useful information available through Gorey Tourist Office
at a nominal charge. When hill-walking people are advised to wear
suitable clothing and always inform others of your destination
and the time you expect to return. Top
Tara
Hill
Contact : Dermot O' Connor Phone: 086 / 3301904.
Walks Average 40 - 60 MinutesTop
Courtown Sailing Club, c/o Bayview Hotel. (055) 25307
If you are young, keen and have a dinghy lying in the shed, go
for it and join a young, energetic and progressive sailing club.
The Club's calendar includes Dinghy Racing on Sunday's and Dinghy
Training on Saturday's. There are also two week sailing courses
available in July (ISA Level 1 & 2).Top
Courtown Leisure Centre, Courtown. (055) 25210
Apart from being Courtown's only indoor swimming pool, the other
facilities available here include Jacuzzi, Steam Room, Sauna and
a fully equipped Gymnasium. Top
Ahare
River
This river has a run of sea trout June to September (mid June
to mid July best). Generally only worth fishing downstream of
the bridge at Castletown to the sea, slow rather still water.
Bann
River
This river rises on Croghan Mountain, flows through Hollyfort,
Craanford, Camolin and Ferns. It is a tributary of the Slaney.
There are numerous small brown trout in this river. Occasional
sea trout July/August. Banks generally overgrown.
Ounavarragh
River
This little river flows through Killena, Ballycanew and Courtown
Harbour. Much of this river from Ashton Bridge (1 mile downstream
of Ballycanew) is controlled and managed by the Ounavarra Angler's
Association. This portion of the river has been stocked with 16oz
brown trout, had weirs erected etc. Day and week permits are available.
There is a bag limit of three brown trout per day. The rest of
the river can be fished free. There is a good run of sea trout
from June to September and a few salmon, July to September. Best
fishing is on associated waters close to Courtown. Day tickets
required and are normally sold at Whitmore's Jewellers, Main Street,
Gorey, (055) 21351.
Slaney
River
Mighty salmon river, flows Baltinglass to Tullow to Bunclody to
Enniscorthy. Salmon have become scarce in recent years, but there
is a fair run of sea trout in June and July. Brown trout generally
less than 8oz. Most of the towns on the river have fishing associations,
who will facilitate tourists with day permits. Local Byelaw on
the Slaney states fly fishing only after the first day of April.
Tackle & Licences can be obtained at Cullens, 14 Templeshannon,
Enniscorthy, (054)421859.
Remember
: It is an offence to fish any river without authority of the
owner or occupier.Top
Nearest
is at Athy, Carlow and Graiguenamanagh. However, coarse fishermen
could well try the excellent Mullet (to 6lb.) in Courtown Harbour.
Bread, float fished or freelined are favourite means. Free fishing,
but mind the ducks! Top
The village of Cahore in North Wexford has over the years, earned
a reputation for being the premier venue for Sea Angling on the
East Coast of Ireland. This achievement is due to large stocks
of fish and the vast variety of specimen fish recorded off the
Cahore coast. Cahore itself is a great competition venue with
annual events being held for members of the Irish Federation of
sea Anglers. Indeed many of the top anglers in the country fish
from Cahore. Other noted areas along the coast are Courtown and
Castletown. The most popular types of fish caught along this coast
are toperays, smooth hound, bull huss, sper-dogs and bass, while
the recommended baits to use are mackerel, herring or ragworm.Top
For shore anglers the North Wexford coast line strecthing from
Castletown to Morriscastle has numerous beaches, all of which
are very accessible by road and have proven to be very popular
beaches for catching specimen fish such as bass, while the recommended
bait to use is crab, lugworm or ragworm. Courtown and Cahore have
excellent launching facilities for boats and it is advisable to
check local knowledge of tides, weather conditions etc, before
checking out.
Useful Number: Cahore Sea Angling Club (055) 27453.Top
Redmonds Stores, Ballygarrett, (055) 27181
Webbs Sports, Main Street, Gorey (055) 21119
S & N Murphy, Kilmuckridge
Tracks, Main Street, Gorey (055) 21141
Quad
Biking :
Quad
Attack Adventure Centre : Tel
054 - 44660. Clonroche Enniscorthy,
Quad Attack continues to provide the best all weather cross -
country driving thrill for all ages from 6 years upwards. Newly
Introduced Crazy Corrall (under cover)includes Sumo Wrestling,Bungee
Burst & Rodeo Bull with Bouncy Castles for the little 'uns.
Butterfly
Farm Equestrian Centre. Camolin .
Alma
: 087-7666618 or Michael : 087-4189733
Booking is essential,open all year round including weekends.
A.I.R.E Approved, A Wide range of equestrian activities
with qualifed instruction include. - Shiw Jumping - Group or
Private, - Dressage - Group or Private, - Riding
and Road safety training,- Children's Daily and weekly
Pony camps during all school holidays
Ballycanew Riding and Trecking Centre
5 Miles from Gorey on the coast road Fully Qualified Instruction
Given in all aspects of Equestrian Sportr, Catering for young
and not so young From Beginner to the very advanced for full details
contact Sandra McGuire B.H.S.A.I. Tel - 087 - 2770355
For
more Information on County Wexford Tourism check out :
www.WexfordTourism.com
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