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Area Guide -
Sports
If sport is your
passion, there are a wealth of attractions within easy
reach of Kiltale House and Cottage. The premises are located at the
heart of the Boyne Valley fisheries and the county has an abundance
of attractive golf courses designed to challenge the most determined
golfer. Indeed, whatever your interest, be it horse racing,
shooting, swimming or pitch & putt, you'll be spoilt for choice
during your stay at Kiltale House &
Cottage.
 Fairyhouse
Racecourse |
- Horse Racing & Equestrian
Sports:
For lovers of equestrian
sports, the Boyne Valley and surrounding area is a haven with
racecourses at Navan, Bellewstown, Dundalk and the famous
strand races held once yearly at Laytown, the last of it's
kind in the British Isles. However, the leading racecourse in
the area is Fairyhouse, hosting an average of 16 race meetings
per annum, the feature being the Jameson Irish Grand National
held during the three-day Easter Festival. The area also
boasts a wealth of Equestrian centres such as Rathe House and
Borallion centres, both with all-weather arena and qualified
instructors. |
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- Golf in County Meath
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For the golfer, the area
boasts a number of excellent courses with no less than six
within 15 minutes drive of the premises. Golf is available at
Trim, Rathcore, Navan, Kells, Dunshaughlin and Ashbourne
and the famous county Meath Golf Club at Trim.
20 miles from the location of the 2005
Ryder Cup...
less than 30 miles from Dublin....
Friendly
bar and professional staff, magnificent clubhouse,
excellent
catering facilities - try the succulent Sunday carvery !!!
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- Pitch & Putt:
When in Trim, why not enjoy
a leisurely game of Pitch & Putt at the very popular Trim
club. The challenging 18 hole course was designed to fit into
the natural surroundings of the area called 'Country Bottoms'.
Flanked on one side by the river Boyne, the Trim course is one
of the most picturesque in the country.
this is a very
inexpensive way to spend a few hours. Green fees cost just 3
Euro per hour. |
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- And More:
Also located in the area are
numerous Pitch & Putt courses. For a more relaxing time, a
swimming pool is located in Navan while we would be happy to
arrange shooting for you. |
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