Adventure Vacations

Whether waterskiing or hang gliding, the lush green Irish countryside and wild ocean waves offer the ideal backdrop for some pulse-racing adventure sports.

Ireland’s a country that’s packed with unexpected adventures. Not least of which is the very special Irish adventure that involves trying to find your way home after a night in an Irish country pub. So if you’re after a something that gets your pulse racing faster than a thoroughbred racehorse, then the Emerald Isle is your number one destination.

With surprises around every corner, a backdrop of exhilarating and beautiful countryside and a whole host of thrilling activities, Ireland has it covered, so why not escape the ordinary with some abseiling, rock climbing, hang gliding, caving, archery or jet-skiing.

What’s on offer?
With surprises around every corner, a backdrop of exhilarating and beautiful countryside and a whole host of thrilling activities, Ireland has it covered, so why not escape the ordinary with some abseiling, rock climbing, hang gliding, caving, archery or jet-skiing. 

• Caving 
  Caving in Irelandis growing in popularity with excellent caving opportunities in places like The
  Burren in  County Clare, the Mitchelstown Caves in  County Cork, the Cuilcagh Mountain area along the Fermanagh/ Cavan border and Crag Cave at Castleisland, County Kerry.
  
  
• Hang-gliding and paragliding 
  Why not experience the ultimate adventure sport in Ireland and see the landscape from a totally unique angle with a hang gliding or paragliding lesson.        
  
  
• Rock Climbing 
  Climbing season in Ireland is generally March to October and there is a varied collection of climbing areas around Ireland that enjoy a great reputation including The Burren in  County Clare, The Mournes in County Down, Glendalough in  County Wicklow, and Fair Head in County Antrim.
  
  
• Scuba Diving 
  Scuba Diving in Ireland is a total thrill with visibility in many places proving incredibly clear and a whole host of exciting spots to explore from ship wrecks to craggy coastlines. The season in Ireland usually runs from around March to October and there are plenty of places to dive including Antrim, the Atlantic coast of  Donegal, Mayo, Galway and  Cork, Wexford, Waterford, Down and  Dublin.
  
  
• Surfing 
  Fancy entering the Irish National Surfing Championships or just want to take to tackle the crashing Atlantic waves off a pretty beach in  Donegal, Ireland has something to offer both the professional and the recreational surfer.
  
  
• Watersports
  Whether you want to hurtle down the rapids along the River Liffey in a canoe, or waterski along the stunning River Shannon, Ireland is one of the premier destinations in Europe for every kind of watersport imaginable.