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1. Snooker |
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CYMS Snooker ClubPatsy James , Courtyard Shopping Centre, Oliver Plunkett Road, Co. DonegalSix full sized snooker tables, Sky TV, canteen. 50p for 20 minutes on snooker table. Also bowling facilities available. | |
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2. Motor Sports |
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Donegal International Car RallyMiss Cynthia Fuery , Woodlands, Co. Donegal | |
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3. Water Sports |
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2-Day Open Boat Sea Angling FestivalSeamus McHugh , Cladnageara Pier, Co. DonegalThis long established, annual two day international sea angling festival is renowned for the quality of fishing and the 'mighty craic'. Pre-booking essential. Show me all the details for 2-Day Open Boat Sea Angling Festival | |
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4. Outdoor Pursuit Centres |
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Donegal Adventure CentreCo. DonegalDonegal Adventure Centre, Ireland's newest outdoor adventure centre, is set against a stunning backdrop of mountains, hills and glens. With views of Bundoran's famous surfing waves - the centre will specialise in surfing tuition but also offer a variety o f other adventure activities from mountain biking and orienteering and angling. Other outdoor activities include survival skills, hill walking, body boarding, golf and horse riding. A range of holiday packages are available at the centre ranging from a single weekend to a full week. Most packages will run from Saturday to Saturday. All adventure packages involve multiple activities, but guests can choose to specialise in surfing, mountain biking, orienteering or mountaineering. | |
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5. Cycling |
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Church St. CyclesTim Foley , 11 Church Street, Co. DonegalCycle Sales and Service Cycles for hire Main Raleigh Dealer. All the latest models in stock. We give excellent After Sales Service. Full range of parts and accessories. Santa Bikes A Speciality! | |
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6. Golf |
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Ballyliffin Golf ClubKarl J. O'Doherty , Ballyliffin, Co. DonegalEstablished 1947 The Glashedy Links makes the most of a genuinely dramatic location. Designed by Pat Ruddy and Tom Craddock, it has been laid out on predominantly higher ground above and beyond The Old Links. The views from the course are stunning. Measuring over 7000 yards from the Championship tees with vast undulating greens, cavernous bunkers and fairways that twist and roll beneath towering dunes, the challenge presented by the Glashedy Links is almost as formidable as it is exhilarating. It was once the best kept secret in golf, but Ballyliffin has recently been described as 'the Ballybunion of the North'. Situated close to Malin Head on Donegal's Inishowen Peninsula, Ireland's most northerly links comprises 365 acres of spectacular duneland and is practically surrounded by rolling hills and mountains - the only other boundary is the Atlantic Ocean. Ballyliffin Golf Club has two 18 hole courses: the classic Old Links and the magnificent new Glashedy Links, which opened for play in August 1995. | |
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7. Squash |
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Letterkenny Squash ClubMain Street Lower, Co. DonegalClub membership can cost from £30-£200 per year, but would average £180 in the cities. It is generally less expensive in rural areas. You can sometimes pay in monthly instalments or you could get a three-month membership, it depends on the club. You can hire rackets at some clubs, but you will probably want your own. A basic racket will cost £20. You could pay as much as £120 if you wanted. Balls cost about £1.50 and eyeguards £25-£30. | |
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8. Tennis |
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Letterkenny Leisure CentreHigh Road, Co. Donegal* 4 full size Tennis Courts complete with flood lights. 25m Heated pool, Fitness room, Jacuzzi, Toddlers pool, Sauna, Plunge Pool and Steam Room. | |
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9. Equestrian Sports |
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Deane's Open Farm - Equestrian & Golf CentreDarney, Co. DonegalDeane's Farm is located on the North-West coast of Ireland between the rolling Donegal hills and the majestic Atlantic Ocean. From Donegal Town, 12 miles, on the N56 going towards Killybegs, overlooking beautiful Bruckless Bay, signposted. Show me all the details for Deane's Open Farm - Equestrian & Golf Centre | |
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10. Angling |
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Lough DergCo. DonegalLough Derg is a large, shallow lough of over 2,000 acres, 4 miles north of Pettigo. This is the lough with the famous island known as St Patrick's Purgatory, with its basilica and penitential exercises, where pilgrims flock every year from June to August. What is less well known is that it holds a stock of nice trout averaging just under a pound and some much better ones too-trout to 4lb have been reported. The fish are pink fleshed and their diet consists mainly of Gammarus-freshwater shrimp. Other forms of fish food and fly life are relatively scarce and consequently the trout are slow to come to the fly. Lough Derg fishes best in May . It has fair hatches of chironomids and sedges and evening fishing gives best results. One favourite area is along by the north east shore where the river flows out. Boats are available for hire from Mr P M Monaghan at the Quay. Private angling boats are not allowed without permission from the Prior. It is worth sounding a note of warning:this lough can blow up very rough and it has many rocky shoals just under the surface. Permission. | |
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11. Bowling (10 Pin) |
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Letterkenny Bowling CentreBallyraine, Co. DonegalYou will find the following facilities in Letterkenny Bowling Centre: 10-pin Bowling Alley 18-hole Ptich & Putt 5 a-side All Weather Football Pitches Pool Tables Cafeteria Family Rates. | |
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12. Greyhound Racing |
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Lifford Greyhound Racing Co LtdCahill Magee , Lifford Greyhound Racing Co Ltd, Race Track, Co. Donegal | |
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13. Activity Centres |
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Oideas GaelLiam O Cuinneagain , 15 Brompton Green, Co. Donegal10-17 June, 17-24 June, 24 June - 1 July, 8-15 July, 15-22 July, 29 July - 5 August, 5-12 August, 12-19 August, 19-26 August.
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14. Sport Associations |
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Irish Surfing AssocationMr. Roci Allen , Tigh Na Mara, Co. DonegalThe organisation of surfing in Ireland commenced in 1967 when a few enthusiasts from Dublin founded the Surf Club of Ireland. The Surf Club of Ireland has now become the Irish Surfing Association and the growth of the sport has been such that there are now nine clubs around the country with three more expected to join during 1996. The clubs elect an executive who forms the Irish Surfing Association who in turn co-ordinate the surfing activities within the thirty two counties of the island of Ireland. There are over 800 members in nine clubs which represent approximately half of the surfing population of Ireland. Bundoran, Rossnowlagh and Rosbeg, Co. Donegal are some of the best known beaches in Ireland. Ireland is one of the most consistent surf destinations in Europe. The best months are undoubtedly April/May and September/October. Outside these periods, you have either cold winter weather, with huge, often uncontrollable swells, or long flat periods during the warm summer months. The weather is extremely changeable and rainfall is heavy all year round. Air temperatures in July/August can reach the mid-seventies, with water temperatures in the mid-sixties. During the winter, however the water temperature can drop below forty degrees, with air temperatures in January and February between thirty and forty degrees. | |
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15. Sports Centres |
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Lough Swilly Yacht ClubFahan, Co. DonegalLough Swilly Yacht Club at Fahan, three miles from Buncrana is always delighted to welcome visiting yachtsmen. Widely varied programme of events throughout the season will suit both the beginners and the more experienced sailor who will enjoy the ever changing challenge presented by Lough Swilly in all its moods. A Marina is being developed at Fahan and there will be 350 berths available. | |
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16. Bowling (Flat Green) |
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CYMS BowlsPatsy James , Courtyard Shopping Centre, Oliver Plunkett Road, Co. DonegalGreen Bowling and snooker facilities available. | |
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17. Leisure Centres |
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Leisureland RedcastleRedcastle, Co. DonegalEaster - June: Sundays only June/July/August: Daily 12.00 - 18.00 hrs | |
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18. Activity Holidays |
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Gartan Outdoor Education CentreUrsula MacPherson , Churchill, Co. DonegalExplore Donegal's islands by sea kayak, surf our Western and Northern shores, experience life on the sea bed while snorkelling in our clear, clean coastal waters, or try rock climbing on the mountain craggs and coastal cliffs of this splendid country. Join us for a week long course, a weekend or a non-residential day or evening. During July and August, we'll be holding Rock and Roll Saturday's( Rock climbing and sea kayaking and Sailin' Sundays. Courses for all ages and physiques. | |
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