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Active PursuitsBicycling -- For complete 1- or 2-week cycling holidays in the Southeast, contact Don Smith at Celtic Cycling, Lorum Old Rectory, Bagenalstown, County Carlow (tel. 059/977-5282; www.celticcycling.com/lorum.html). 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 €80 to €100 on weekdays, and €100 to €120 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 Monday to Thursday, €40 Friday and €45 weekends.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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