Proposals
for Activities other than Rowing
The wider area of Carrick- on- Shannon
is not always mentioned in travel- guides, although we have a lot to offer, some
of it even quite spectacular:
 | Trip to the Atlantic coast to the village of Strandhill (1 hour drive): Open sea, dunes, picturesque bays and mountains. You can have a lengthy walk on the beach, or walk up Knocknarea, the legendary mountain with the ancient grave of Queen Maeve on top. A unique landscape is guaranteed. Afterwards you can visit Sligo, one of the nicest towns in the west, or some locals even call it a city. Also included in this trip can be a visit to the old cairns from the bronze age high up in the Brickleave Mountains, a place of magic and stunning views. |
| Strokestown House and Gardens: Guided tour through the old estate, to show the lifestyle of a landlord when the English were ruling over Ireland. Strokestown House is probably the only such house where all the interior survived times of hate and demolition. Beside the estate is a Famine Museum, to show in contrast the life of ordinary Irish people under English rule, a very important chapter in Irish history. Drive to Strokestown House: 30 minutes, a perhaps 3 hour stay should be planned. There is a restaurant on the grounds of the estate. If you want more of that kind: Lough Rynn Garden and Estates is also within easy reach of Carrick- on- Shannon. |
| Kings House, Boyle: Multimedia Museum for general Irish history. 20 minutes drive. |
| Castles: 1) Parks Castle beside Lough Gill, approx. 1 hour drive, can be connected to Sligo/ Strandhill trip (see above). Parks Castle is an interesting building, however no interior. 2) Athlone Castle in Athlone town: worth a visit, 1 hours drive. |
| Monastery Clonmacnois: Impressive ancient setting south of Athlone. |
| Marble Arch Caves: Guided tour through spectacular caves. Situated in Northern Ireland (the war seems to be over), this trip can also include a visit to the town of Enniskillen. 1 hour drive approx. |
| Sea- Angling: Mackerels plentiful, and sometimes even more. Guided fishing- trips by boat in a sheltered bay of the Atlantic. 1 ½ hours on the water might be enough, or what will you do with all the fish? Angling equipment is provided. |
| Hill walking with or without guide in the Lough Allen Region: High up in the mountains you are in a unique environment and so in a world of its own. Highly recommended. Proper shoes/ boots are needed. |
| Cycling: Hire a bike and explore the beauty of Ireland at your own pace. With or without guide. |
| We can also make you happy if you prefer to play golf, if you love horses and riding, or if you are a steam train enthusiast. |
| Or if you like old, rare books: There is a book- seller in Carrick- on- Shannon where you can spend hours, days and weeks searching for goodies. |