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Mount
Juliet: The 18 hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course
at Mount Juliet takes full advantage of the mature landscape and
natural beauty of the estate.This course, home of the Carrolls
Irish Open in 1993 and 1994 and the Murphy's Irish Open in 1995,
has earned a r eputation as the Augusta of Europe. Hosting WGC
American Express Championship in Sept 2002. The testing layout
challenges the professional but is equally rewarding from the
forward tees for high handicap golfers.The academy course encompasses
par 3, 4 a nd 5 holes, practice area and indoor video tuition
and is designed to offer both novice and experienced players an
opportunity to improve and fine tune their game. Golf schools
are regularly offered and courses can be tailored to individual
requirements.
Kilkenny
Golf Club
is an 18 hole parklands club with a mature course which is over
100 years old and a big tourist attraction. It is a 5857 meters
par 71 course and has been host to the Golf Union of Ireland and
Irish Ladies Golfing Union. Its top class facilities include dining-room,
showers and a pro-shop.
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Warrington
Stud Riding Club is run by the Moloney family who have been
involved in all aspects of the horse industry for many years,
and have competed internationally in showjumping and eventing.
The centre has excellent facilities and carries approval fo rm
the Associationof Irish Riding Establishments. Warrington has
a wide choice of horses and ponies on offer to sit every standard
of rider.
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Brandon
lake coarse fishery :A specially built 2.5 acre artificial
lake specifically designed for coarse fishing. The lake can be
fished all year round, as it is not subject to flooding and can
accommodate up to 20 anglers at one time. Bait and tackle hire
are also available.
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Gowran
park race meetings :
Horse racing at Gowran Park in County Kilkenny includes both National
Hunt and Flat racing and they take place throughout the year.
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Walking
the South Leinster way: This varied trail leads the walker
between some very fine lofty summits in County Carlow, and along
the forest tracks over the northern slopes of Mount Leinster.
The trail then drops into the neat little town of Borris and,
from there, follows a towpath a long the River Barrow where life
sometimes seems to stand still in old world solitude. Graiguenamanagh
(the outfarm of the monks) soon comes into view, with its graceful
18th century bridge and medieval Abbey Church. Far above the town
Brandon Hill becko ns, and beyond it the Nore Valley at Inistioge,
an ancient place with a fine bridge and medieval church. The final
section to Carrick On Suir crosses wide, lonely uplands, with
horizons stretching to Waterford and Tipperary.
Kilkenny,
with its Black and Amber striped jerseys, are famous throughout
the GAA world as considered the home of some of the most skillful
hurling men to ever play the game. They are the winners of 26
All-Ireland Senior titles, second only to Cork in the role of
honour. Click here and browse
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