Watersports, walks and more
Kite surfing is a regular activity on Dollymount Strand. Exciting to watch and thrilling to take part in, Dollymount’s endless flat sands, panoramic sea views, strong easterly onshore breeze and shallow waters make it kite surfing paradise.
Pure Magic (01-8054912) runs lessons and its instructors go the extra mile to ensure your experience is ‘fulfilling and memorable.’ The company also provides stand up paddleboarding (SUP) lessons.
Visitors can also swim at Dollymount, but it is best to do so when the tide is in unless you want to walk a good distance to reach the water.
Fore! Or should I say three? Clontarf is home to three superb golf courses. The Royal Dublin Golf Club (01-8336346), established in 1885, is the second oldest in Ireland. The par 72 seaside links course spans 7,200 yards with plenty of testing features.
St. Anne’s Golf Club (01-8336471), also links with, two signature holes, the 7th, one of the most difficult par 4 holes in the country, and the par 3 17th, rated by Padraig Harrington as one of the best par 3s in Ireland.
Clontarf Golf Club (01-8331892), established in 1912, has a magnificent clubhouse built in 1781, which was originally a private residence known as Donnycarney House. This is a short parkland course with challenging narrow fairways.
Westwood Leisure Centre (01-8530353) is a one stop shop for fitness fanatics.
Along with an Olympic size swimming pool (50 metre), 25 metre pool and 25 metre kids’ pool, it has an array of tennis courts and classes, personal trainers, fitness classes, a supervised fit-zone area for children and teens or for those who just need to relax there are luxurious beauty and spa facilities.
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