Things to do Galway

The Lady Gregory hotel is one of the most conveniently located hotels, with a wide range of Galway activities and things to do in Galway within easy reach of the hotel.

Golfing

Gort Golf Course is located approximately 2 miles from The Lady Gregory Hotel. This 18 hole Championship Golf Course, designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr. Is located on the edge of the world famous Burren. Avail of the unique opportunity of enjoying a game of golf whilst looking onto this breathtaking panorama.

It features Putting & Bar facilities , Discounted Green Fees available from Hotel Reception.
More information can be found on the club's website  www.gortgolf.com

Other Golf Courses within an hours drive include :

1. Athenry - 18 hole Parkland Golf Course, Designed by Mr. Eddie Hackett Tel : 091 794466

2. Doonbeg - 18 Hole Championship Links Golf Course Designed by Mr. Greg Norman Tel : 065 9055246

3. East Clare - 18 Hole Golf Course - Designed by Dr. Arthur Spring, Majestic Views of East Clare : Tel 061 921322

4. Ennis - 18 Hole Enjoyable Parkland Golf Course Tel 065 6824074

5. Gort - 18 Hole Championship Golf Course , Designed By Christy O'Connor Jr. Tel : - 091 632244

6. Galway Bay - 18 hole, Parkland by the Sea Championship par 72 Golf Course ,Designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr. Tel : 091 790503

7. Loughrea - 18 Hole Golf Course, Designed by Mr. Duncan Gray Tel : 091 841049

8. Lahinch - A. Castle Course 18 Hole Links Course by Road Designed by Mr. Richard Harris Tel : 065 7081003 OR B. Old Course, 18 Hole Links Course by Sea, designed by Mr. Tom Morris Tel : 065 7081003

9. Portumna - 18 Hole Parkland Golf Course, Tel : 0509 41059

10. Woodstock - 18 Hole Championship Parkland Golf Course, Designed by Dr. Arthur Spring Tel : 065 6842406

Other Activities

Angling Fishing Cruising & Watersports

Cruising/Watersports including a cruise on the River Shannon & Lough Derg
Lough Derg is also popular for :

• Boating

• Sailing

• Wind Surfing

• Watersking

Horse Riding /Pony Treking is also very popular in this area and are many Equesterian Centres, Local Hunt Clubs and Trekking Centres for Visitors and locals to avail of. Please enquire at reception.

Walking

Coole Park offers the visitor a chance to view Wildlife. Peaceful Woodland & the Home of Lady Gregory. Enjoy 6 kilometres of nature trails taking in woods, river, turlough, bare limestone and Coole lake.

Shooting

There are a number of Gun Clubs in the Region should you wish a day of Shooting in Galway/Clare Countryside.