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Activities

Ashford Castle offers a variety of activities for guests across the estate grounds.

Guests can enjoy classic pastimes including Horse Riding, Fishing, Falconry to more modern activities such as Golf on a 2996 yard course, designed by Irish Golfer, Christy O’Connor Senior.

For further information please contact Olivia Buckley International Guest Relations Team –

LydaandTony2025@oliviabuckley.com

To schedule and book activities at Ashford Castle, please contact concierge@ashfordcastle.com.

Golf

Golf

  • Picturesque 9-hole, 2996 yard, par 35 parkland golf course designed by Christy O'Connor Senior.

    • Hire Fees:
  • Club Hire | €60 per person.
  • Buggy Hire | €50 per person.

    • Tennis

    Tennis

  • Two all-weather courts for complimentary play.
  • Courts must be booked 24-hours in advance.

    • The Spa

    The Spa

  • Ashford Castle Spa, has been recognised as 'Ireland's Best Hotel Spa' and Ireland's first Forbes 5-star Spa.
    • View Spa Brochure

    Horseback Riding

    Horseback Riding

  • Guests have the opportunity to take part in Trial Riding, Private Lessons or Pony Rides.
  • Prices for Trial Rides:
    • - Trial Ride Duration 1 Hour - €150 per Adult | €120 per child [Under 16 years old]
    - Trial Ride Duration 2 Hours - €255 per Adult | €220 per child [Under 16 years old]
    - Trial Ride Duration 3 Hours - Adult Only | €365 per Adult
  • Attire | Hard Hats & Jodhpurs Boots will be provided by Ashford Castle.
  • Cancellation Policy | 24 hours before booking.

    • Falconry

    Falconry

  • Home of the Oldest Established Falconry School in Ireland.
  • Prices for 1 Hour Private Hawk Walks:
    • - One Guest | €130
    - Two Guests | €200
    - Three Guests | €240
    - Four Guests | €280
  • For Groups larger than 4 guests, please contact The Ashford Falconry School on +353 (0) 94 954 6820
  • Earliest Walk session starts at 9:30am and the latest session at 4pm daily.
  • Cancellation Policy | 24 hours before booking.

    • Lake Cruise

    Lake Cruise

  • Guests can partake in both a Historical Cruise [Early Morning Cruise] or Island Cruise [Afternoon Cruise].
  • Prices for Historical Cruise:
    • - Adults | €25 each
    - Children 5 to 15 years old | €12 each
  • Prices for Island Cruise:
    • - Adults | €30 each
    - Children 5 to 15 years old | €15 each
  • Cancellation Policy | 12 hours before booking.

    • Clay Shooting

    Clay Shooting

  • Guests participating in Clay Shooting must be 16 years old and above.
  • Prices for Clay Shooting:
    • - Sporting 25 Clay Shooting Experience | €100 per person
    - Sporting 50 Clay Shooting Experience | €140 per person
    - Guinness Shooting Experience | €195 per person [Minimum 2 people required to book]
    - Private Lessons | €250 per person
  • Cancellation Policy | 24 hours before booking.

    • Archery

    Archery

  • Attire to be worn | Raincoat & Comfortable Footwear.
  • Prices for Archery:
    • - 1 hour Archery | €125 up to two people, additional fee thereafter.
  • Cancellation Policy | 24 hours before booking.

    • Jewels & Gin

    Jewels & Gin

  • Itinerary Includes:
    • - A morning spent with The Goldsmith, Nigel O'Reilly from 9am, learning about his techniques and inspiration behind his jewellery styles. The perfect opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in the craft of Gold-smithing.
    - Guests can enjoy a private lunch, with dishes inspired by the Mayo coast and hillsides.
    - Spend the evening infusing and distilling your own unique bottle of gin with the assistance of a local Gin-Distiller.
  • Cancellation Policy | 72 hours before the booking date.

    • The Cinema

    The Cinema

  • A magnificent feature within Ashford Castle, that allows family and friends to settle in and enjoy the action of a vast selection of films.
  • If you wish to avail of a unique experience, there is an option to book the cinema for private screening, allowing you to enjoy the screening exclusively.

    • Fishing

    Fishing

  • Lough Corrib is renowned for its exceptional fishing, offering guests the chance to catch prized Brown Trout, Salmon, and Pike.
  • Fishing Attire to be worn | Warm, waterproof clothing and sunglasses. All additional fishing gear will be provided to guests.
  • Prices:
    • - Boat and Tackle | €290 Half Day Duration [10am - 1pm / 2pm - 5pm]
    - Boat and Tackle | €500 Full Day Duration [10am - 5pm]
    - Fly-fishing Duration 1 Hour | €130 per person
    - Fly-fishing Duration 1 Hour | €100 per person [Groups larger than 2]
  • Cancellation Policy | 24 hours before booking.

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    Ashford Castle Activities

    Golf

    • 18 hole championship course designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio.

    Hire Fees:

    • Cart Hire

    • Trolley Hire

    • Caddie Fee

    Cycling

    • The perfect opportunity to explore Adare Manor.

    • Protective Gear will be provided by the Manor.