...When you are ready to venture outside the Castle walls,
you will find many more ways to live like a King....

As a guest you will have exclusive fishing rights on the stretch of river flowing alongside the castle perimeter, famous for its salmon and trout. Golf enthusiasts will find a selection of challenging courses, including Galway Bay Golf and Country Club designed by famous Irish golfer Christy O'Connor Jnr. Enjoy a day sailing on Galway Bay or trips to Connemara. (the Aran Islands and the karstic landscape of the Burren - ideal for those interested in flora, archaeology and geology. Horses are kept on the castle grounds and riding for all levels is available. Scenic rides along the ocean can be organised, as well as fox hunting. Sweater, crystal and craft shops are within walking distance, as are internationally- renowned restaurants and pubs, famous for their seafood and local oysters.

FOX HUNTING
Kilcolgan Castle is conveniently located within the Galway Blazer's hunt country, and is also surrounded by many other packs. Galway is famous for its many stone walls which criss-cross the land providing a fun but challenging day's hunting. Let us know your plans and we will arrange your hunt activities to make it a more enjoyable time. This includes the hiring of your horse.

GAME SHOOTING
Explore the famous ruins of Tyrone House and Drumacoo Church just down the road and marvel at the karstic landscape of the Burren only five miles away.

HORSE BACK RIDING
Horses are kept on the castle grounds and riding for all levels is available. Daily scenic rides through the unspoiled Burren which runs alongside the Atlantic Ocean can be organised for you. The walled stable area of Kilcolgan Castle is home to the Castle's horses.

FISHING
Test the waters of the Kilcolgan River, famous for it's salmon and trout. Kilcolgan Castle holds exclusive fishing rights on the stretch of the river flowing alongside its perimeter.

GOLFING
Golf enthuasists will find a selection of challenging courses including the brand new Galway Bay Golf and Country Club designed by famous Irish golfer Christy O'Connor, Jr., featuring an excellent restaurant and Clubhouse.

SAILING
Set sail on the beautiful Galway Bay, embarking at the Renville Sailing Club, conveniently located three miles from Kilcolgan Castle.

FESTIVALS
Plan ahead to participate in some of County Galway's finest festivals. Call us in advance for exact dates.