Pursuits

Curraghchase House and Woodland estate is open as a State forest park and makes an ideal place to visit for a family picnic and enjoy the extensive walks throughout the parkland. The house (which is a now a shell having been destroyed by fire) and grounds, were originally the home of poet Aubrey de Vere.
To learn more visit the Coillte website.

Clonsshire Equestrian Centre is just minutes from Ballycannon Lodge and set in 120 acres of private parkland. The centre provides excellent facilities for beginners and advanced riders. Visit and enjoy this historic estate where individual itineraries can be provided in Dressage, Showjumping and a full cross country course including banks and Irish ditches. For more visit clonshire.com.

Knockfierna which translates in English to “Hill of the Fairies” is located a short drive south west of Adare just outside the village of Ballingarry. It makes for a beautiful hike passing the ruins of famine cottage en route to the top of the hill which offers panoramic views of the Golden Vale and Shannon Estuary from the top.
For more see here.

Ballycannon Lodge is surrounded by a number of great parkland golf courses all within easy driving distance. These include Adare Manor Golf Club, Newcastle West Golf Club, Charleville Golf Club and a number of clubs in Limerick City making Ballycannon Lodge the ideal base for your golfing endeavours!

The Ballyhoura Mountains are a hidden gem straddling the Limerick and Cork border. The beautiful landscape features a number of great hiking trails as well as Ireland’s leading mountain bike park. To learn more visit visitballyhoura.com.

The Great Southern Trail is a unique 85km stretch of countryside in West Limerick and North Kerry and is less than a KM away from the Guesthouse. This off-road cycling and walking route takes you along part of the old Limerick-Tralee railway line.
A journey through time heritage and nature, the Greenway is one of Irelands hidden jewels, West Limerick
Learn about the Greenway