Sailing and Watersports

The beaches of Clare are ideal for surfing and swimming, whilst River Ocean Kayak, based in Ballyvaughan offer sea kyaking tuition and trips of varying lengths

The unrivalled asset of Lough Derg and the Shannon waterway in East Calre provide world-class water skiing and other water sport facilities, including cruising, sail boarding,

The activity centre in Kirush provides a wide range of equitment and tuition for the watersports enthusiast.

On the Southern shores of Galway Bay, Ballyvaughan harbour offers pleasure craft including an expanding sailing fleet and is a starting point for boat trips to the islands.

The clean clear waters off the Atlantic coast are perfect snorkelling and scuba diving. A little further afield, there are shark, skate and tope to test the mettle of the deep sea enthusiast. Scuba diving is available in Doolin.

Horse Riding

Ireland's traditional preoccupation with horses and horseriding is particularly evident throughout the Shannon Region.
Trail riding and treking are available in nearby Ennistymon and several other places around Co. Clare.

Cycling

The wide-open spaces and hills are also ideal for cycling, with bike rental outlets in many towns.