Active Pursuits in County Limerick

Fishing

Celtic Angling, in Ballingarry, just south of Adare (www.celticangling.com; 069/68202), offers daylong salmon-fishing excursions on the Shannon, including pickup from Limerick City, equipment, and licenses. A day’s fishing will cost on average €180 to €300 for one person, plus €50 to €100 for each additional person in a group. (Owner Paddy Dunworth also offers guided sightseeing trips and hillwalking excursions; check the website for details.)

Golf

The par-70 inland course at the Limerick Golf Club, Ballyclough (061/415146; www.limerickgolfclub.ie), 4.8km (3 miles) south of Limerick, has greens fees of €50 weekdays, €70 weekends, year-round. The par-71 inland course at Castletroy Golf Club, Castletroy, County Limerick (061/335753; www.castletroygolfclub.ie), 4.8km (3 miles) east of Limerick, charges greens fees of €40 Monday to Thursday, €50 Friday to Sunday, year-round.

Horseback Riding

The county’s fields provide good turf for horseback riding. Rates run about €25 to €30 per hour. The Clonshire Equestrian Centre in Adare (www.clonshire.com; 061/396770), offers riding holidays for adults and children. They’re also one of the only riding schools in Ireland to offer riding for disabled visitors.