Weekend breaks and holiday getaways!
If you want a break – weekend, mid-week or holiday getaway – Ireland is the place to go. HotelsinOne can help you find activities and sports that interest you most in the locations that you desire most. Golfing and fishing are two favorite activities.
Golfing abounds in Dublin. Some people enjoy a good walk while for others; it’s all about the game. Regardless of your level of expertise, if you want to golf – Dublin is the place to be. More than 60 of the finest golf courses in the country can be found in Dublin. The fantastic parkland courses all play to an excellent standard and even the easy ones have been known to catch people out. We’ll help you locate the perfect course and book your tee time far in advance so you’re not disappointed!
Fishing is another popular activity. There are thousands of lakes, over 14,000 kilometres (8,700 mi) of fish bearing rivers, and over 3,700 kilometres (2,300 mi) of coastline that make Ireland a popular angling destination. Salmon and trout fishing are very popular with anglers, salmon fishing in particular received a boost in 2006 with the closing of the salmon driftnet fishery. Coarse fishing continues to increase its profile. Sea angling is developed with many beaches mapped and signposted, and in recent times the range of sea angling species has increased.
The most popular sports in Ireland are Gaelic Football and Association Football. Together with Hurling and Rugby, they make up the four biggest team sports in Ireland. Gaelic Football is the most popular in terms of attendance and community involvement, and the All-Ireland Football Final is the biggest day in Ireland's sporting calendar. Association football is the most commonly played team sport in Ireland. Many other sports are also played and followed.
Hurling and Gaelic football, along with camogie, ladies' Gaelic football, handball and rounders, make up the national sports of Ireland, collectively known as Gaelic games. All players, even at the highest level, are amateurs, receiving no wages.
Greyhound racing and horse racing are both popular in Ireland: greyhound stadiums are well attended and there are frequent horse race meetings. The Republic is noted for the breeding and training of race horses and is also a large exporter of racing dogs. The horse racing sector is largely concentrated in the central east of the Republic.
Boxing is also an all-island sport governed by the Irish Amateur Boxing Association. In 1992 Michael Carruth won a gold medal for boxing in the Olympic Games in Barcelona.
Clear waters and large populations of sea life, particularly along the western seaboard; have made Scuba diving increasingly popular in Ireland. There are also many shipwrecks along the coast of Ireland, with some of the best wreck dives being in Malin Head and off the County Cork coast.
Our knowledgeable staff will help you plan a weekend getaway that includes all the activities and sports you enjoy most!