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Out and About
Galway Southeast Tourism will assist you in selecting accommodation, arrange a tour, advise and arrange activity holidays tailored to your own requirements. We are here to help, don't hesitate to contact us.
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Angling Holidays
Galway South East's close proximity to the mighty River Shannon and Lough Derg boasting 18 miles of this famous river between Banagher and Portumna which flows into the beautiful Lough Derg Ireland's Pleasure Lake the largest lake on the Shannon system make it a prime angling destination,
The Lake and River Shannon is a natural mixed fishery offering suburb year round angling primarily for Pike, Perch, Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Rudd, Tench & Eel with a modest stock of wild Brown Trout which are most successfully fished during the Mayfly season.
These Coarse fish inhabit its depths and can be successfully fished from pegs developed by the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board on the river and from boats anchored alongside weed beds both on the river and the Lake. The Northern Shores of Lough Derg which are fast becoming famous for remarkable consistent big catches of Bream
More info see Shannon Regional Fisheries Board website at www.shannon-fishery-board.ie For fishing around Portumna and northern shores of Lough Derg logon to www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/guides/coarse/portumna.htm
Boating Holidays
Cruising along the majestic waters of the Shannon's rich countryside, is an ideal way to sample the laid back way of life, which is synonymous with rural Ireland. Boating Holidays.
Portumna is situated on River Shannon at the uppermost point of Lough Derg, the largest and most scenic of the River Shannon's lakes, 27 miles of unspoilt navigable waterway make this a boat lovers paradise. The many small Villages and Towns nestling along the banks of the river and lake offer a world of tradition and culture, a heritage which is uniquely Irish. The local pubs being the center of social activities are a must if a friendly atmosphere, traditional music, free flowing conversation and a .................
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Equestrian Pursuits - Flowerhill Equestrian Centre
Flowerhill has a wide variety of holiday options Let us outline some of the equestrian features as well as other activities
Treasure hunts on horse back
This sport has been enhanced here at Flowerhill by the introduction of horses to the sport. Usually there are teams of three, but sometimes more take part. A list of clues is accepted by the captain of each team. The clues are set around the countryside and adjoining areas, cross country jumping is optional. We are normally very casual at Flowerhill Equestrian and our competitions are no exception. We suggest having children and adults together on .............
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Horse Drawn Caravan Holidays
The Irish countryside is as green as it's reputation. Its forty shades of green are spread over the landscape as varied as it is beautiful, featuring mountains, hills, lakes, rivers, valleys, woods and forests. The horse drawn caravan operators have been chosen for their locations of Ireland that are especially attractive to the visitor.
Rural Ireland is un-crowded and unspoiled. The horse drawn caravans travel through areas dotted with farms and villages. Here, farming families generally live on the land they work, visiting towns or village to shop, to worship, and to enjoy the 'craic' in ..............
Pitch & Putt Golf & Indoor Shuffleboard
The Walsh Family welcomes you to their charming and homely visitor facility located near Portumna in South East Galway - a region renowned for its magnificent blend of river, lake and mountain forest as well as a rich historical and cultural features.
Green Acres Cottage offers an 18 hole Championship Pitch & Putt or enjoy a round of golf at their ..............
Cycling and Camping Holidays - Historical Tours
Welcome to Premier Cycling and Camping Holidays. Our cycling holidays are not an endurance test, you can travel at your ease, enjoy the views, attractions and amenities as you please. Our accommodation providers are all Irish Tourist Board approved and very homely. We have 2 tours, so you have a choice of Tour A, which is scenic, while Tour B has a wide variety of interesting and historic sites. Our rates for 2001 are 380.00 ( per person sharing) Bed and Irish Breakfast , 7 day accommodation , single supplement extra. Daily coach service to ..........
Gallery click here to view our Gallery
We have a gallery of more wonderful outdoor scenes from South East Galway. This will provide an appreciation of what to expect when you visit the region.
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