Bicycling -- For complete 1- or 2-week cycling holidays in the Southeast, contact Don Smith at Celtic Cycling, Lorum Old Rectory, Bagenalstown, County Carlow (tel./fax 059/977-5282; www.celticcycling.com). Prices start at €595 ($773) per person.
Fishing -- The River Nore, southeast of Kilkenny, is known for salmon and trout. For advice, permits, and supplies, visit the Sports Shop, 82 High St., Kilkenny (tel. 056/772-1517).
Golf -- Mount Juliet Golf and Country Club, Thomastown, County Kilkenny (tel. 056/777-3000; www.mountjuliet.ie), is an excellent course 16km (10 miles) south of Kilkenny City. The 18-hole, par-72 championship course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, charges greens fees of €100 to €165 ($130-$201) on weekdays, and €150-€185 ($195-$241) on weekends. The price drops for Mount Juliet guests, and reduced early and late rates are also available. Alternatively, try the 18-hole championship course at the Kilkenny Golf Club, Glendine, County Kilkenny (tel. 056/776-5400; www.kilkennygolfclub.com), an inland par-71 layout 1.6km (1 mile) from the city. Greens fees are €35 ($46) on weekdays, €45 ($59) on weekends.
