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ANGLING ON THE RIVER BLACKWATER
Situated on
the River Blackwater (otherwise known as the Munster Blackwater)
which is renowned for its game and course fishing, The Salmon
season is open from the 1st February to 30th September. There is
no closed season on course fishing.
Lake fishing is also available locally, the lakes are stocked with
rainbow and brown trout.
HORSE RACING
Races are held at Cork Racecourse, Mallow throughout the year, see
www.corkracecourse.ie for fixtures.
SHOOTING
Shooting parties are organised locally, a days shoot incorporates
clay pigeon and live bird shooting.
GOLF
There are an abundance of fine gold courses in the area.18 hole
golf courses include..
There are 9 hole courses in...
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Doneraile
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Mourneabbey
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Kanturk
CYCLING
Located in the heart of the Blackwater Valley, ideal as a base for
circular routes in the surrounding countryside or as an overnight
location as part of a cycling tour.
WALKING
For the more determined walker, Ashfield is located in the heart
of 'The Blackwater Way' ( which incorporates 'The Avondhu Way' and
'The Duhallow Way') which starts in Clogheen, County Tipperary and
ends at Killarney ,County Kerry, the longest part of this walk is
the section between Nad and Millstreet, a distance of 19 miles.
Ashfield is 7 Miles from Nad.
For the more casual walker, there are wonderful trails locally
which can incorporate forest walks, parklands, historic sites and
monuments and centuries old houses.
FESTIVALS/CONCERTS/SPECIAL EVENTS
Throughout the year one is spoilt for choice, whether interested
in the arts, culture or light entertainment.
Among the events and facilities, a few examples are as follows....
Cork International Jazz Festival
The Choral and International Film Festivals.....again in Cork
Mallow International Garden Festival
Mallow International Folk Festival
The Green Glens Arena, Millstreet (the location of
the annual Millstreet International Horse Show and regularly the
venue of concerts and special events)
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Cork Opera House
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The Everyman Theatre
In addition to the above, there are a choice of
cinemas. There are pubs that provide live music on given evenings
for your entertainment. There is road bowling on Sunday afternoons
(weather permitting) and open air platform dancing on Sunday
evenings. The choices are endless.....
DINING OUT
In addition to the excellent variety of restaurants and pubs
providing food in the local towns of Mallow and Kanturk, there are
some choice Country House Hotels in the area--some featured in the
main International Good Food Guides. |
