Athlone and the midlands offer a range of activities, making it an ideal venue for activity breaks, watersports, family breaks, active retirement and corporate groups. Located in the heart of the Midlands of Ireland and close to everywhere. An abundance of leisure activities whether for spa,golf,horse riding,fishing,walking...
Roscommon Races
Exciting days at the races throughout the season
Roscommon Race Course
Tel: 090 6663494
Kilbeggan Races
An evening of fun at Kilbeggan Races is one of the most enjoyable experiences. It mingles the heart stopping spectacle of racing over jumps with the laid back charm of a genuine rural meeting.
www.kilbegganraces.com
Contact: Patrick Dunican
Tel: 057 9532176
Mullingar Greyhound Stadium
A night out with a Difference.
www.igb.ie/mullingar
info@mullingargreyhoundstadium.ie
Tel: 044 48348
Bird Watching
For the nature lover, the Shannon Callows water meadows flooded in winter are breeding grounds for countless thousands of migrant wild birds. The lake has a higher density of islands. Birdwatching provides a feast for the eyes and ears both in winter and in summer.
Walking
The Inland waterways association has outlined some walks around Lough Ree visit for details.
walks.iwai.ie/ree/index.shtml
Horse Riding
Abbey Acre Riding Centre +353 (0)90 648 5289
Abbey Cottage, Kilkenny West, Glasson, Westmeath
Ash Hill Riding School
086 845 3006
email: athsec@eircom.net
Tullin, Garnafalaigh, Athlone, Westmeath
Contact Name: Gerry Moran
Athlone Equestrian Centre
email: athlonecentre@yahoo.co.uk
Moydrum, Athlone, Westmeath
Contact Name: Claire Gaffey 086 2433609
Auburn Riding School
+ 353 (0)90 647 4460
Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Rockfield Stables, Drum Athlone 6473287
Riding School, Trekking facility. Pleasant rural setting five miles from town centre, Quiet schooled ponies and horses small stable yard with qualified friendly staff.
Midweek Break Activities in the Hodson Bay Hotel include:
- Wine Tasting
- Aqua Aerobics
- Fitness Classes - changes frequently check current schedule
- Health Consultations
- Beauty demonstrations
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