Glasson Golf
Athlone Golf
Mount Temple Golf
Lough Ree Cruisers
Viking Tours
Glendeer Open Farm
Kilbeggan Races
Golfing, fishing and sailing are other big attractions in the area. Golfers are spoilt for choice in selecting where to play.
While the keen sailor can hire a boat locally and spend the day enjoying a relaxing trip on 'the Shannon'.
5 Minute drive from Benown House
This majestic golf setting is snuggled down in the heart of Ireland. A Christy O'Connor Jnr. masterpiece,
it has earned itself an International reputation as one of the most challenging and scenic golf courses
in Ireland. Every hole is breathtaking and measuring over 7000 yds from the championship tees it is
a true test for all golfing standards. Glasson Golf and Country Club must be seen to be believed.
One of the many features at Glasson includes the 15th, a par 3, which will undoubtedly become one of
the most photographed holes in Irish golf. With both tee and green situated in the lake, the natural
beauty of the reed beds has known to make the mind swim and the ball sink into the crystal clear waters
of Lough Ree.
Ph: 090-6485120
www: http://www.glassongolfhotel.ie
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15 Minute drive from Benown House
Athlone Golf Club was founded in 1892 making it one of the longest established clubs in the country.
It is a superb 18-hole parkland course situated on the shores of Lough Ree in the centre of the country
having magnificent views of the lake. Beautifully designed, the course exploits the natural splendour
of its surroundings, affording from its vantage points and from the modern strategically appointed clubhouse
panoramic views of the lake and its wooded islands. Its tree-lined fairways and undulating terrain make
it a true test of golf.The course is partially built on the ancient esker Riada that helps drain the
course making it one of the best winter courses in the midlands.
Ph: 090-6492073
www: http://www.athlonegolfclub.ie/
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10 Minute drive from Benown House
"Made by God and polished by man"
Mount Temple is a traditional Irish Championship golf course. It lies in the heart of Ireland and is
renowned for its large links type greens and undulating fairways.The landscape of this golf course is
esker based which allows it to remain playable throughout the year. This golf course is famous for its
generously large links type greens and rolling fairways. Natural water hazards and mature trees abound
at this fabulous golf course.
Golfers can enjoy great views from all around the course here. Mount Temple, where this course is located, is renowned for its many historical ring forts and abbey dating back to the 13th century. These sites are preserved and scattered throughout the course. The 16th hole is quite famous as the hole where every golfer dreams of achieving par.
Ph: 090-6481841
www: http://www.mounttemplegolfclub.com/
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15 Minute drive from Benown House
Lough Ree Cruisers offer you the opportunity to experience the wonderfully unique Inland Waterways of Ireland. As their location is in the very heart of Ireland and in the centre of the waterway on the river Shannon, they are perfectly positioned for a cruise
A Cruise South takes you through the leisurely River Shannon to the wider expanses of Lough Derg which is wonderfully scenic, or a Cruise North takes you to the newly restored Shannon Erne Waterway through old world canals and the gently winding Woodford River to Lough Erne.
Ph: 090-6485256
www: http://www.loughreecruisers.com/
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15 Minute drive from Benown House
Relax and cruise the River Shannon on a replica Viking boat. Experience some of the 300 years of Viking history on a voyage into Lough Ree or down river to the monastic settlement and round tower of Clonmacnoise.
A Cruise South takes you through the leisurely River Shannon to the wider expanses of Lough Derg which is wonderfully scenic, or a Cruise North takes you to the newly restored Shannon Erne Waterway through old world canals and the gently winding Woodford River to Lough Erne.
Ph: 090-6473383
www: http://www.vikingtoursireland.ie/
Tickets:
Adult: €10.00
Child: €5.00
Family: €30.00
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20 Minute drive from Benown House
Glendeer Pet Farm is an Irish tourist board approved pet farm located in Athlone the heart of Ireland. Just 4 km off the main Dublin to Galway route, West of Athlone. Take a break at Glendeer 6-acre Open Farm with over 50 species of animals & birds, play area & picnic area. Watch the beautiful deer, let the kids get a real hands-on experience with a wide variety of animals, donkeys, goats, lIamas, geese, duck and other rare birds and lots more, as you make your way around the farm. Relax in the coffee shop, with some tea or coffee and home made refreshments; while the children enjoy the playground.
During the Easter holidays, the whole family can take part in the Easter Egg hunt. At Christmas, Glendeer is transformed into Irelands Lapland for the month of December with Santa and his reindeer, a crib with a live cow and donkey, a snow scene and much more.
Ph: 090-6437147
www: http://www.glendeer.com/
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30 Minute drive from Benown House
Kilbeggan Races a truly Irish occasion
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. The Kilbeggan formula is made for fun, friendship and atmosphere for the thousands who return meeting after meeting giving Kilbeggan the edge over other events.
www: http://www.kilbegganraces.com/
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Other Activities
Fishing
Sailing
Boat Trips
Horse Riding