Active Pursuits in Ennis

If you are staying in Ennis and looking to stretch your legs or work your muscles, don’t worry, there is plenty available to interest you! Ennis is a wonderful family town and it offers numerous active pursuits for people of all ages and inclinations, so check out what is available before you arrive, and you will be delighted at the assortment of amusements and activities that Ennis has to offer.

Ireland is famous for the quality of horses it produces; do you fancy the chance to try one of them? Do you have a daughter who is mad on horses? Or is your family simply up for an adventure? If so, come try the Clare Equestrian Centre, and be matched with one of their well-trained animals. The Centre prides itself on catering to “all ages and levels of experience” so it doesn’t matter if you’ve never been on a horse before; there are fun lessons available to boost your confidence level, or if you are the braver sort, just saddle up and hit the trail with your experienced guide in the lead!

If four-legged and furry is not quite your cup of tea, what about the chance to test your swimming skills? There are a few well-appointed leisure centres in the Ennis area, each featuring a family friendly swimming facility. The Ennis Leisure Complex is a swimming poor that is run by the Ennis Town Council that offers public swimming from Monday through Friday. West County Heath and Leisure Club boasts three different pools —a twenty metre pool, a children’s pool and a leisure pool— as well as such luxuries as a gymnasium, aerobics opportunities, tanning bed, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. Or you may choose to try the Woodstock Hotel Leisure Centre, which offers two swimming pools (one for children) a Jacuzzi, steam room and a whole host of fitness and aerobics classes.

No matter what activities you find amusing, Ennis won’t disappoint. When it comes time to refill your stomach after your days activities, there is no better place in Ennis than Knox’s Bar & Bistro.

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Fun Activities in Cork

When you visit Cork, you will be delighted to find there is no shortage of things to do in the area. From the moment you land in the Cork Airport and make the short trip north to Cork city, you will be flooded with options of delightful activities to pursue.

Cork is a particularly fun place for those interested in having some fun in the water, since maritime activities are so essential to the lives of many locals. You will find that County Cork offers a wealth of maritime activities. These include deep sea fishing, with the chance to catch yourself a shark, scuba diving and snorkeling, and of course, cruises and yacht charters for those who simply want to relax out on the water. In addition you will find many local venues for canoeing, sailing excursions and even windsurfing.

If you prefer to confine your enjoyment of water to the shore, there are several beaches along the shore as well as lovely coves and pleasant inlets that provide additional privacy for sunbathers, swimmers and snorkeling enthusiasts. Or you can choose a patrolled beach and enjoy surfing and body-boarding on for size!

If you would prefer to avoid the water altogether, why not try bird watching? Cork offers a wealth of avian life. You can hope to spot terns, gannet, cormorant and many other sea birds; there are sanctuary cliffs to be observed, or you might combine the water and your bird watching and take a boat up the Brandon river to observe sandpipers, curlew, herons and more.

Ireland is, of course, a popular golfing venue as well, and you will find a wealth of golfing opportunities in Cork, or you might want to try your hand at pony trekking, hiking, cycling, and much more. When it comes to activities in Cork, you won’t be disappointed!

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