Dublin

Fishing in Dublin is the real deal with the Rivers Liffey and Tolka, the Royal Canal and beautiful Dublin Bay offering a wide range of opportunities for enthusiasts.

Join the thrill seekers with slalom or white water racing down the River Liffey in winter, or else take things at a gentler pace with canoeing and rowing on the river all year round.

The biggest sports museum in Ireland houses an excellent interactive exhibition on Irish life and heritage.

Dublin has an abundance of top quality golf clubs, both near to the city centre, and a little further afield. Try Castleknock; Druids Glen Golf Club; Luttrellstown Castle Golf Club; Malahide Golf Club; and Portmarnock Golf Club - they all offer spectacular golf and scenery.

Surrounded by mountains and coastlines, County Dublin is a delightful spot for horse trekking. Try the highly recommended Paddocks, which is BHS approved and overlooks the city and bay.

Test your skills on the water, or learn new ones at the Fingal Sailing School. Established in 1973, it’s got a stunning location on the picturesque Broad Meadow Estuary.

Take part in the Liffey Challenge when the river swells and some of the world's greatest paddlers and rowers take to the water.

Hold on to your seat and enjoy a fantastic speedboat ride around Dublin Bay while getting up close to Dublin’s birds and sea life.

Dublin’s waters may look icy, but that doesn’t put off the locals who swim at South County Dublin spots like Seapoint (with its Blue Flag), and the 40ft at Sandycove right throughout the winter – Christmas Day sees swimmers taking the plunge by the dozen. You may prefer the more temperate months of August and September when the Irish sea glistens a beautiful blue.

Make the most of Dublin’s natural surroundings with water-skiing at locations around Dublin Bay, or maybe take a bike along Grand Canal Way, the Phoenix Park or the expansive seafront.