Outdoor & Adventure
in the West of Ireland
The rugged scenery, clear waters and winds sweeping in off the Atlantic make
the West of Ireland perfect for lovers of the outdoors and adventure of all
kinds and a touch of adrenaline is the perfect accompaniment to the breathtaking
views. Whether you are a fair weather adventurer just hoping for a little fresh
air, or a dedicated adrenaline junkie in search of your next thrill, you’ll have
a choice of outdoor activities on your doorstep.
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One of the best ways to appreciate the incredible scenery is to get out there and be a
part of it. Coillte, Ireland's leading forestry company, has a wide range of recreation
sites across the country, 16 of which are in the Ireland’s West region. Here you can
access miles of walking, cycling, hiking, multi-access, and long distance trails, fish,
picnic, watch wildlife, launch your canoe on the rivers, visit megalithic sites or just sit
and enjoy the outdoors. The choice is yours and for further information you can visit
www.coillteoutdoors.ie
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Boating
Island scattered waters, calm bays and dramatic coastline make the West coast ideal
for sailing, sea kayaking and boat trips with visitor moorings, tuition and equipment
rental available in several locations. Inland, the River Shannon and its lakes are another
perfect location of more leisurely boating and watersports.
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Scuba Diving
Water clarity and an abundance or sealife attracts divers from all over to this area. The
good visibility, varied dive sites and frequent sightings of dolphins and seals makes this
a remarkably rewarding place to dive. The main dive locations are located around the
offshore islands of Inishbofin, Inishturk and Clare Island and include everything from
easier beginners dives to more advanced and exciting wreck diving.
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Surfing
The West coast experiences the unharnessed power of the Atlantic winds and is an
excellent surfing location. The jagged coastline ensures a great variety of beaches, so
you’re sure to find a good swell on one of them whatever the wind direction. In Mayo,
Keel on Achill Island and Carrowniskey and Carrowmore near Louisburgh are good spots
to try. The best waves are in April and May and again in September and October, but
even at the busiest times you’ll rarely find the surfing beaches too crowded.
Walking & Cycling
We’re not short of experienced and entertaining walking guides offering a wide range
of services for all levels of fitness from low level walks to hill walking, day trips to more
extended walking and cycling holiday packages. If you’re more interested in going it
alone then take advantage of the recent addition of a wide variety of new looped walks
or the long distance way marked ways. Alternatively the new series of half-day and fullday signposted cycle routes around our three cycle hubs of Achill Island, Clifden and
Westport are definitely worth further investigation.
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Windsurfing
Again the consistent winds make windsurfing a popular pursuit. Most adventure and
activity centres offer tuition for the complete beginner which should get you up and
running in within 60 minutes. For the more advanced there is tuition on free styling and
blasting.
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Outdoor Festivals & Events
Whatever your outdoor activity of choice we have a festival or event to suit from the
more relaxed walking festivals in the tranquil countryside to the adrenaline charged Rat
Race adventure sports race in the heart of Galway City. Bring the family along and
whether they’re participating or just watching from the sidelines, a great day out will
be had by all!
1. Achill Adventures
2. Achill Outdoor Education Centre
3. Atlantic Adventure Centre
4. Delphi Mountain Resort
5. Irish Film Adventures
6. Killary Adventure Co.
7. Lough Key Forest Park & Experience
8. Petersburg Outdoor Adventure Centre
9. UISCE Gaeltacht & Adventure Centre
10. Celtic Boat Safaris
11. Tomás MacLochlainn
12. Achill Adventures Boat Trips
13. Broadhaven Marine Training
14. Hodson Bay Watersports
15. Killary Cruises
16. Western Exposure Safari
17. Corrib Canoe Courses
18. Ireland West Sea Kayaking
19. Kayakmor - Galway Sea Kayak Tours
20. Ireland’s School of Falconry
21. Glenans Irish Sailing Club
22. Leaders Charter Ltd.
23. Serious Sailing
24. Achill Island Scuba Dive Centre
25. Dive West Ireland
26. Scubadive West
27. Allplay Windsurfing
28. Rusheen Bay Windsurfing
29. Surf Mayo
30. The Surf Coach
31. WindWise Windsurfing
32. Connemara Outdoor Adventures
33. Connemara Safaris
34. Croagh Patrick Walking Tours
35. Killary Tours & Irish Cycling Tours
36. Wolfhound Adventure Tours
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DevilÕs Mother
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International Airport
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Nature Reserve
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Places of Interest
Town: population over 10,000
Town: population 10,000-5,000
Town: population under 5,000
National Parks
Coillte Recreational Site
Land from sea level to 150m
Land from 150m to 450m
Land over 450m
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Áras Fáilte, Forster Street, Galway.
Telephone 091 537700 Fax 091 537733
Email: irelandwestinfo@failteireland.ie
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ADVENTURE & ACTIVITY
1. Achill Adventures
Dugort, Achill Island, Co Mayo
Providing a range of adventure and leisure activity programmes for adults
and children including sightseeing boat trips from Westport & Achill.
Summer fun (July/ August) adventure activity programmes for 6 - 16yrs.
Also sailing programmes on our Hobie Cats, Topaz's, Topper's and Pico's,
windsurfing, surfing , canoeing, currach rowing.
Tel: 098 43148 / 087 2474322
Email: mcdowellshotel@eircom.net Website: www.achilladventures.com
2. Achill Outdoor Educational Centre
Cashel, Bunacurry, Achill Island, Co Mayo
Situated on Ireland's largest island accessible by bridge. Offering
adventurous activities, ages 7 - 70. Providing residential and day courses
for school groups, youth groups and adult groups. Activities - surfing,
windsurfing, sailing, Canadian canoeing, kayaking, hillwalking, rockclimbing,
abseiling, orienteering and archery. Dormitory style accommodation for
56 people in two and four bedded rooms. Excellent food. Tel: (098) 47253 / 47304 Email: info@achilloutdoor.com
Website: www.achilloutdoor.com
3. Atlantic Adventure Centre
Lecanvey, Westport, Co Mayo
Open May to September offering canoeing, windsurfing, topper sailing,
bogie boarding, pier jumping, rock climbing, abseiling, hill walking,
mountain climbing, orienteering, shore fishing and overnight canoe trips.
Tel: 098 64806 4. Delphi Mountain Resort
Delphi, Leenane, Co Galway
Delphi is simply the most perfect place to experience the great outdoors.
We offer over 25 ocean, forest, and mountain based activities, including
surfing, kayaking, climbing, archery and much more. Beginners can take
part in all activities without feeling under any pressure. Those who are
looking for a greater challenge will find plenty to stimulate them and
hone their skills under expert supervision. At Delphi, the atmosphere is
at all times homely and congenial, and you'll quickly get to know one
another as you share experiences in our group based activities. After full
day of activities, relax in our luxurious spa.
Tel: 095 42208 Email: info@delphimountainresort.com
Website: www.delphimountainresort.com
6. Killary Adventure Co.
Leenane, Co Galway
One of Ireland's longest running adventure providers. Killary Adventure
Co offer activities and excitement for beginners and experts from the age
of 8 to 80. With superb accommodation the purpose built K2 centre,
there is room for everyone's budget and taste. Climb Ireland's highest
ropes course, brave the bungee jump, shoot your first clay pigeon or
explore the Killary Harbour by kayak, sail or water-ski. Groups and schools
welcome with accommodation for up to 90.
Tel: 095 43411 Email: adventure@killary.com
Website: www.killaryadventure.ie 7. Lough Key Forest Park & Experience
Boyle, Co Roscommon
This legendary backdrop of water, parkland and forest now encompasses
a landmark cluster of unique attractions offering gentle leisurely pursuits
or energetic activities. The weather independent Boda Borg Adventure
House is a unique and challenging Swedish concept for adults and children
alike, containing fun filled team based activities with no instructions! Our
outdoor Adventure Play Kingdom provides stimulating and entertaining
activities for children in a colourful and safe environment.
Tel: 071-9673122 Email: loughkeyinfo@eircom.net
Website: www.loughkey.ie
ADVENTURE OPERATORS
10. Celtic Boat Safaris
Woodquay, Galway City
Experience the beauty of Lough Corrib by traditional boat. From the
heart of Galway City enjoy a relaxing, informative and peaceful trip
enhanced by a warm yet professional guide. A magical mix of historic
interest, natural beauty and widlife. Also guided hill walks and guided
mountain bike tours.
Tel: 087 9811579 Email: murraygrantatsea@hotmail.com
Website: www.celticboatsafaris.com
11. Tomás MacLochlainn
Gob a Choire (Achill Sound), Achill Island, Co Mayo
Fully qualified professional guiding on land and sea offering bilingual
guided walks, mountain skillls & assessment courses, ecological kayak
tours exploring caves & cliffs, rock climbing, abseiling and surf coaching
(board & kayak).
Tel: 098 45085 Email: siul@eircom.net
Web: members.achilltourism.com/tomasmaclochlainn
5. Irish Film Adventures
Lavally, Gort, Co Galway
Offering film-making adventure holidays in Galway. Learn filmmaking
while enjoying a great holiday and bring home your own film. Two week
and one week holidays for 6 persons. Individuals and groups welcome. Daily filmmaking trips available weekly in July and August. Unique
corporate team-building exercises are a speciality. Tel: 086 0735835 Email: irishfilmadventure@gmail.com
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BOAT TRIPS
12. Achill Adventures Boat Trips
Dugort, Achill Island, Co Mayo
Sightseeing boat trips from Westport & Achill on a soft top 11m passenger
rib ‘Lady Slievemore’ (12 passengers) to the islands in Clew Bay
and Blacksod Bay.
Tel: 085 1311453 (Lady Slievemore only)
Email: mcdowellshotel@eircom.net Website: www.achilladventures.com
SURFING / WINDSURFING / WAVESAILING
27. Allplay Windsurfing
Bertra Strand, Murrisk, Co Mayo
Ireland’s newest windsurfing school, operating from Bertra Strand at
the foot of roagh Patrick (only 11km from Westport, Co. Mayo). Using
the most modern of equipment and teaching methods you will learn
how to take part in this exciting sport quickly and safely. We cater for
everyone.
Tel: 086 3070975 Email: info@allplay.ie Web: www.allplay.ie
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errors or omissions.
8. Petersburg Outdoor Adventure Centre
Clonbur, Co Galway
Petersburg offers exciting adventure sports activities and challenging
expeditions for all age groups. The centre is located in an area of
outstanding natural beauty, staffed by enthusiastic well qualified staff,
backed up by quality home cooking and can offer various accommodation
styles ranging from dormitory style to en-suite rooms (90 beds). Residential
and day courses for schools, youth and adult groups.
Tel: 094 9546483 Email: info@petersburg.ie Website: www.petersburg.ie
9. UISCE Gaeltacht & Adventure Centre
Cuan Eilí, Béal an Mhuirthead, Co Mhaigh Eo (Belmullet, Co Mayo)
A unique activity-based Gaeltacht adventure centre situated on the
waters edge of a Blue Flag beach surrounded by spectacular coastline,
sea, sand dunes and unspoilt natural beauty. The only centre of its kind
in Ireland, mixing adventure sports with Gaeilge in such a new and exciting
way. School trips, language trips, corporate groups and adult courses
are all on offer both in English and as Gaeilge. Skills courses in sailing,
windsurfing, surfing, kayaking, climbing, archery and team challenges
are also on offer both in English and as Gaeilge.
Tel: 097 82111 Email: eolas@uisce.ie Website: www.uisce.com 28. Rusheen Bay Windsurfing
Barna Road, Salthill, Galway, Co Galway
Rusheen Bay Windsurfing is one of Ireland’s leading windsurfing
schools, located just outside Galway City, and providing an ideal, safe,
learning environment for beginners and a great flat-water venue for
freestyle and blasting as you progress. We use the new Irish Sailing
Association ‘Go! Windsurfing’ teaching syllabus and the most up to
date equipment to accelerate the learning process – even complete
beginners can expect to be windsurfing in less than 60 minutes!
Tel: 091 581974 / 087 2605702 Web: www.rusheenbay.com
29. Surf Mayo
Carrowniskey, Louisburgh, Co Mayo
Surf lessons twice daily from mid-March to mid-November and 3 times
daily during July & August catering for adults, teenagers, families,
social groups, clubs, schools, individuals... available to all young and
old... Kids surfcamp in July & August each year.
Tel: 087 6212508 Email: info@surfmayo.com Web: www.surfmayo.com
30. The Surf Coach
The Sandybanks, Keel, Achill Island, Co Mayo.
Surf lessons. ISA qualified Surfing Coach / RLSS qualified Beach Life
Guard. April 1st - Oct 31st. Tel: 086 2288566 Email: shanecannon@achill-surf.com Web:
www.achill-surf.com
31. WindWise Windsurfing
Keel, Achill Island, Co Mayo
Learn to windsurf in two hours or less! Courses to suit all levels from
complete beginner to wavesailing - in group courses or one to one
with your own personal instructor. Courses run year round taking
advantage of the windiest months of winter, running intermediate
and advanced courses. Recognised by the Irish Sailing Association to
teach and asses all levels of the ISA Go Windsurfing Scheme. Try a
two hour taster lesson, available throughout the summer. Equipment
rental available.
Tel: 098 43958 / 086 4023068 Email: info@windwise.ie
Web: www.windwise.ie
WALKING & CYCLING
32. Connemara Outdoor Adventures
Galway City
Alternative outdoor adventures since 2004. Specialising in small and
personalised tailormade guided hillwalks, mountain biking & combined
day & half day trips. Our trips are led by a warm & profesional instructor
who aims to organise a satisfying tour for all ages & abilities at affordable
prices.
Tel: 087 9811579 Email: murraygrantatsea@hotmail.com
Website: www.celticboatsafaris.com
33. Connemara Safaris
c/o Abbeyglen Hotel, Sky Road, Clifden, Co Galway
Specialists in island hopping and walking the remote islands of Connemara
and the west of Ireland. Each tour is led by a professional archaeologist
and includes gourmet picnics, a champagne reception, four-star castle
accommodation, rain gear, fun and excitement.
Tel: (095) 21071 Freephone: 1850 777 200
Email: info@walkingconnemara.com
Website: www.walkingconnemara.com
34. Croagh Patrick Walking Tours
Belclare, Westport, Co Mayo
Since 1993, Croagh Patrick Walking Tours have been offering fully
escorted guided walking tours in Mayo and Connemara, including Clare
Island. Accommodation is in a 3 star hotel located in Westport town
centre. The package includes 7 nights accommodation with full Irish
breakfast, 6 Evening Meals, 5 days walking with guide and pack lunches
provided, Transport to and from the walks is in our modern Mercedes
air conditioned mini bus. Call Gerry for details!
Tel: 098 26090 / 087 2333 295
Email: gerry@walkingguideireland.com
Website: www.walkingguideireland.com
35. Killary Tours & Irish Cycling Tours
Leenane, Co Galway Self-guided and guided cycling, walking, horse riding and family
adventure tours for individuals and groups all over Ireland. Over 25 years
of experience. 'Life is not a dress rehearsal'!
Email: tours@killary.com Website: www.killarytours.com
36. Wolfhound Adventure Tours
Boyle, Co Roscommon
Small group activity adventure holidays for all ages throughout Ireland.
The tours are relaxed and fun featuring a mix of bikes, hikes and history.
All Wolfhound adventures leave from Dublin with en-route pick-ups
available. From the Skelligs to Dun Aengus, a Wolfhound adventure is
a great way to discover, or rediscover Ireland.
Tel: 087 6665049 Email explore@wolfhoundtours.com
Web www.wolfhoundtours.com
13. Broadhaven Marine Training
Belmullet, Co Mayo
Looking for powerboat training or just wanting to explore our spectacular
coastlines by sea? Catering for all levels of experience we offer both Irish
Sailing Association and Royal Yachting Association accredited training
courses, including Powerboat Instructor courses. Not looking for training?
We'll provide a boat and driver, allowing you to explore the coast at your
leisure. Safety equipment provided for all activities. No experience
necessary. Group discounts available.
Tel: 086 2422567 Email: amy@marinetraining.ie Website: www.marinetraining.ie
14. Hodson Bay Watersports
Hodson Bay, Athlone, Co Roscommon
Tel: 1890 704090 Email: training@powerboat.ie
Website: www.powerboat.ie
18. Ireland West Sea Kayaking / Saoirse na Mara
Westport, Co Mayo
Sea kayaking courses and guided trips to cater for all abilities in the
stunning settings of Clew Bay. Tel: 086 1733610 Email: saoirsenamara@gmail.com
Website: www.irelandwestseakayaking.com
15. Killary Cruises
Nancy’s Point, Leenane, Connemara, Co Galway
No visit to Connemara would be complete without a visit to Killary Fjord.
Our purpose built cruise ship, which can accommodate up to 150
passengers, has been designed to offer the maximum of comfort and
safety to our guests, and also to offer them uninterrupted views of the
spectacular scenery which makes the Killary such a unique place to visit.
Tel: 091 566736 Freephone: 1800 415151
Email: info@killarycruises.com Website: www.killarycruises.com
16. Western Exposure Safari
Letterfrack, Co Galway
Specialising in bringing people to generally inaccessible wilderness regions
of North Connemara’s rugged coast and islands. The boats are purpose
built fully equipped semi rigid inflatable ribs - fully licensed and fully
insured. The crews are fully qualified with vast experience of local
conditions. The oceans are alive with wildlife and the islands rich in
history and archaeology.
Tel: 095 41132 Email: info@westernexplorer.net
Website: www.westernexplorer.net
FALCONRY
CANOEING & KAYAKING
17. Corrib Canoe Courses
NUIG Kayak Club, NUIG, University Road, Galway City
A fun and exciting way to learn kayaking in Galway. Open to all children,
teenagers and adults - an ideal way to spend the morning, afternoon or
evening for a week.
Tel: 087 7435644 Email: corribcoanoe@gmail.com
Website: www.nuigkc.com/corribcanoe/
OUTDOOR EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Achill Island Walking Festival (Féile Siulóidí Acla)
Achill Island, Co Mayo
Held annually around the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the Walks Festival
includes guided and self guided walks around the beautiful island of
Achill. A unique festival weekend culminates in the St Patrick’s Day
Parade complete with the award winning traditional pipe bands of Achill. Achill Island and the Currane Penisular offer a hill-walking paradise with
spectacular views and the breathtaking Atlantic Ocean. An ideal way to
begin your walking year.
Tel: 098 47353 Email: achilltourism@eircom.net
Website: www.visitachill.com Connemarathon
Connemara, Co Galway
The Connemara International Marathon is a day of racing around a very
scenic part of the West of Ireland. Comprising of a Half Marathon, a Full
Marathon and a 39.3 mile Ultra Marathon all taking place on the one
day in late March or early April each year (22nd March 2009). Each year
the event attracts 4000 participants with representation from 30 countries.
Tel: 091 565154 Email: info@proactive.ie
Website: www.connemarathon.com
Leenane Walking Festival
Leenane, Co Galway
The first Leenane Walking Festival takes place from 2nd - 4th May 2009.
Enjoy a unique combination of mountain and sea, as Leenane is situated
on the edge of Killary Harbour and surrounded by mountains in all
directions. The festival has with something for all levels of walkers including guided walks up Mweelrea Mountain (the highest in Connacht!),
Leenane Mountain, Devil's Mother & Ben Gorm; low-level guided walks
along the Famine Tracks and the Western Way and self-guided short
walks for the family.
Telephone: 095 43411 / 087 2855756
Email: leenanekillary@eircom.net Website: www.leenanevillage.com
Castlebar International 4 Days’ Walks
Castlebar, Co Mayo
Walk with the world in Castlebar this summer (2nd - 5th July 2009)!
These walks are all about having fun and forging friendships that span
the globe. Four days of walking, talking, rambling, music, song and dance,
a time to form friendships with kindred spirits. Choose from 10km, 20km
and 40km road walks of the 6-hour cross-country ramble.
Tel: 094 902 4102 Email: info@castlebar4dayswalks.com
Website: www.castlebar4dayswalks.com
Gaelforce West
Westport, Co Mayo
Welcome to the west of Ireland as you have never seen it before! Two
races run in tandem over a weekend on 22nd & 23rd August 2009.
Gaelforce 12 is a 2-day adventure race for professional adventure racing
teams with rope work and navigation challenges. Gaelforce 6 is a 65k
run / cycle / climb / kayak for novice racers.
Tel: 098 28324 Email: info@gaelforcewest.ie
Website: www.gaelforcewest.ie 19. Kayakmor - Galway Sea Kayak Tours
Galway City & Lough Corrib
A sea kayak touring company based in Galway, the cultural and tourist
capital of the west of Ireland inviting you to join us for a safe, relaxed
and fun experience kayaking along Galway's spectacular coastline
and idyllic inland waterways.
Tel: 093 36097 / 087 7565578 Email: info@kayakmor.com
Website: www.kayakmor.com
20. Ireland’s School of Falconry
Ashford Castle, Cong
The oldest established falconry school in Ireland offers you the chance
to fly a hawk in a one hour Hawk Walk. As you fly the hawk around
the grounds of Ashford Castle the instructor will explain about their
exceptional eyesight, speed and agility and how they are trained. You
will never forget the moment when a hawk first lands on your gloved
fist - it's the experience of a lifetime!
Tel: 094 9546820/087 2976092 Email: falconry@eircom.net
Website: www.falconry.ie
SAILING
21. Glenans Irish Sailing Club
Collanmore Island, Rosmoney Pier, Westport, Co Mayo
Discover a passion, find your sea legs with Glenans Irish Sailing Club,
get powered by the wind and have the time of your life! Dinghies and
cats sail from the east side of the island, and advanced courses set
off to explore Clew Bay and its many islands, with the holy mountain
of Croagh Patrick watching over all. Windsurfers sail off the beach at
Quiche Bay on the island’s west side.
Tel: 01 6611481 Website: www.gisc.ie 22. Leaders Charter Ltd
Upper Quay, Westport, Co Mayo
Skippered Private Charter - Luxurious 54ft yacht "Explorer" with a
professionally qualified skipper provided on a daily/weekend/weekly
basis. Four double/twin en-suite cabins can accommodate eight
guests. Whether it's an exclusive day sail, Island hopping weekend or
longer coastal cruise, we will provide excellent access to the un-spoilt
cruising grounds most yachtsmen never reach.
Tel: 086 8090476 Email: aaron@leaderscharter.com
Website: www.leaderscharter.com
Galway Rat Race
Galway City
Taking adventure sports right into the streets, waterways and urban
jungle of Galway City each year (September 2009). The Rat Race is an
adventure event in which teams of competitors race in a multi-disciplined
challenge of navigation, endurance, skills and guts. They will run, climb,
mountain bike, kayak, abseil and navigate their way around a course
that's only revealed hours before they begin. The Rat Race Urban
Adventure is designed to be extreme fun for all levels from newcomers
to elite adventure racers.
Tel: 098 28324 Website: www.ratraceadventure.com
23. Serious Sailing
Bunown Pier, Ballyconnelly, Clifden, Co Galway
Practical sailing courses from Roundstone, Bunowen Harbour, Rossaveal,
Galway Bay and nationwide. 2 day powerboat courses also available.
John Roberts is a Yachtmaster Instructor / Examiner (Motor, Sail &
Ocean). DCMNR, ISA & RYA Recognised Teaching Establishment.
Tel: 095 23569 / 086 2400307 (Text Only)
Email: john@serioussailing.com Website: www.serioussailing.com
SCUBADIVING
24. Achill Island Scuba Dive Centre
Purteen Harbour, Keel, Achill Island, Co Mayo
Daily boat dives. Equipment rental, Air fills to 300bar. Instructor led
dives. P.A.D.I. Courses available: Discover scuba diving for people
who would like to try diving for the first time, well worth the try. Open
water diver course, if you would like to get qualified. Also, advanced
and adventure diver. Rescue and Divemaster for those who want to
go professional.
Tel: 087 2349884 Email: joseph@achilldivecentre.com
Website: www.achilldivecentre.com
25. Dive West Ireland
Surgeview, Blacksod, Belmullet, Co Mayo
The waters around Belmullet are clean and combined with great
visibility makes the diving safe for novices there is lots to see with
fantastic reefs and walls flourishing with marine life. Diving the Islands
off Belmullet provide a great experience, non divers can explore the
Inishkea Islands and if you are interested in wildlife then you found
the right spot. Skipper certified in: First aid and O2 administration.
CMAS and PADI diving Instructor Tel: 086 8365983 Email: seanlavelle@eircom.net Website:
www.divewestireland.com
26. Scubadive West
Renvyle, Co Galway
Ireland's all-weather, 5 Star PADI & National Geographic Dive Centre.
Complete courses from Discover Scubadiving to Instructor. Qualified
divers can experience the magic of the Atlantic Ocean from our bespoke
dive boats, while beginners can enjoy our sheltered in-house reef
under the supervision of a PADI Instructor. No matter what level of
diver you are, Scubadive West has the experience and facilities for
you. Dive today!
Tel: 095 43922 Email: info@scubadivewest.com
Website: www.scubadivewest.com
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INFORMATION MAP
GALWAY • MAYO • ROSCOMMON
Suck Valley Walking Festival
Athleague, Co Roscommon
Three walks on a Saturday in September each year. The walks are varied
to suit different abilities from the 29km walk for the serious walker to
the 8km walk for the less experienced – all fully supervised, winding
along the beautiful and tranquil Suck Valley Way. Maps are provided,
and transport to and from the walks is arranged. Information on wildlife,
flora and fauna, and also local history, will be provided by naturalist and
acclaimed author, Dermot Somers.
Tel: 090 6663602 Email: info@suckvalley.com
Website: www.suckvalley.com
All Ireland Challenge
Westport, Co Mayo
Looking for something completely different to engage and energise your
business teams? Prepared to test your people’s physical and mental skills
in a unique and fun way? If so, join the adventure and adrenalin of the
inaugural All Ireland Challenge in Westport from 24th - 27th September
2009. Competitors will return to the workplace feeling energised,
motivated and ready to address any challenge that comes their way with
renewed vigour!
Tel: 01 6197960 Email: allirelandchallenge@bravo.ie
Website: www.challengerworld.com
UISCE - IWA Wavesailing Final
Béal an Mhuirthead, Co Mhaigh Eo (Belmullet, Co Mayo)
Windsurfing at it’s best! UISCE, the national final on the waves, where
the true professionals shine and the amateurs are left in carnage. The
big names battle it out over 5 different events nationwide over the
October Bank Holiday weekend each year (23rd - 26th October 2009).
Clinics for all levels available. If you’re interested in windsurfing or would
like to try something new this is the place to be this October Bank
Holiday Weekend.
Galway • Mayo • Roscomm