Leisure activities:

Nearest Village The village of Castleconnell is the ideal base for touring the South and Mid-West regions of Ireland. It has a lovely selection of traditional style bars and is a very popular fishing destination.

Onsite Facilities:
Guests of the Riverside Mews have full access to the Castle Oaks Country Club Leisure facilities which include:

*Brand new Children's Playground
*Seasonal Kiddies Club (July & Aug only)
*Indoor heated swimming pool
*Jacuzzi
*Steam Room
*Sauna
*Fully equipped gym
*Floodlit tennis/soccer
*Riverside walks

Things to do - Local attractions:
Visit to Birr Castle Demensne & Ireland’s Historic Science Centre, Birr in County Offaly for “a magical experience of science & nature”.

Clonmacnoise & West Offaly Railway, Shannon Bridge, Co. Offaly for “A unique rail journey of discovery in ancient bogland”.

Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Foynes, Co. Limerick to “Re-live the pioneering aviation era”.

Attend a Medieval Castle Banquet in Bunratty, Knappogue, or Dunguaire Castle for “a world-famous and truly memorable experience”.

Go Dolphin watching on the Shannon and discover the Shannon Dolphins – from Kilrush.

Fancy a day at the Races. Ireland is renowned the world over for horse racing and the Shannon region has 5 race tracks to choose from: Tralee Tel: 066 7136148
Thurles Tel: 0504 22253
Tipperary Tel: 065 9051537
Limerick Tel: 061 355055
Listowel Tel: 068 21144


King John’s Castle, Limerick City – an impressive 13th Century military castle with imaginative historical exhibition and the Treaty Stone across the river from King John’s Castle. Open all year round.

Lahinch Sea world & Leisure Centre, Lahinch, Co. Clare to see their Atlantic Aquarium which is sure to fascinate both children & adults alike. Open all year round.

The Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick – not to be missed private collection of artefacts and artwork reflecting our Celtic past as well as masterworks by da Vinci, Yeats & Renoir.

Fishing:
The estate offers the visitor the opportunity to indulge in some of the best fishing in Ireland, as the River Shannon flows along the bottom of the gardens. The onsite angling manager will provide you with expert guidance for all your fishing needs. Six miles away is Killaloe, on the shores of Lough Derg, Ireland's main pleasure lake and a wide variety of water sports are available including boating, swimming and water skiing.