- HORSE RIDING – Two nearby equestrian centres offer riding for all levels. For the beginner and children there's pony trekking available on a working farm. For the more advanced rider there's an equestrian centre providing cross country jumping, and pre-hunt training. Cross country and show jumping clinics as well as intensive training weekends are also available here. Hunting can be arranged during season with four local hunts.
- FISHING – Pike and Trout fishing on the River Shannon (10 minutes away) by bank or boat. Guides and boats are available. Carp fishing – 20 minutes away at a private lake.
- CLAY SHOOTING – A five minute drive away. Down the line trap, spring and teal, rabbit and pheasant, overhead tower traps. Supervised gun lease.
- GOLF – There are many courses within a short drive. All are open to non-members upon payment of a green fee.
- KARTING – Pallas Karting is Europe's largest karting centre. Two different tarmac tracks – one for beginners (500 meters) one for more advanced (1,500 meters). Both tracks are approved by the Royal Irish Automobile Club.
- WATER SPORTS – Power boating, paragliding, water skiing all available on the River Shannon – 15 minutes away.
- BOATING – Self-drive motor cruisers can be rented in Portumna for use on the Shannon.
- WALKING – Close by in Portumna Forest Park, on the shores of Lough Derg, taking in Portumna Castle and Monastery.
- TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC – At the Derg Inn in Terryglass – 20 minutes away. Also at various other local pubs and festivals in the surrounding area.
FURTHER AFIELD . . .
- GALWAY CITY – Under an hour away. This city is thriving with arts and culture.
- CONNEMARA – Breathtaking scenery and beaches, completely untouched for hundreds of years. Village of Cong where ³Quiet Man² was shot. About 1 1/2 hours from the house.
- BURREN – Home of the Cliffs of Moher and the beautiful rugged stone landscape, unique to this part of the country. Great beaches can also be found here.
- SLIEVE BLOOM MOUNTAINS – Hill walking among miles of forest and natural bogland. One hour from the house.
- BIRR GARDENS – Reported to be the best gardens in Ireland, the grounds of Birr Castle are truly impressive.