Golf
The West of Ireland offers a wide selection of golf courses including:
Galway Golf Club, Salthill
www.galwaygolf.com | Phone (091 522033)
Bearna Golf Club
www.bearnagolfclub.com | Phone (091 592677)
Oughterard Golf Club
www.oughterardgolfclub.com | Phone (091 522131)
Gort Golf Club
www.gortgolf.com | Phone (091 632244)
Connemara Championship Golf Club
www.connemaragolflinks.com | Phone (095 23502)
Walking
Galway City, Connemara and the surrounding environs have some of the most scenic and engaging walking and hiking tours in all of Ireland. If you are interested in availing of a walking tour during your stay in Galway, here is some information on some of the resources at your disposal.
Local Trails
If you are a first time visitor and you are unfamiliar with the locality Irish Trails website provides information on many of the walking, hiking and cycling trails in Ireland.
Guides and Walking Clubs
At Jameson Court Apartments we aim to assist you in every way possible if you wish to explore the many trails of the West of Ireland. We can provide you with guide books, assist you in finding information on local walks and guides and put you in contact with the local walking club. The Galway Walking Club engages in weekly walks comprising of short walks, rambles and hill walks and are happy to have guests join them on their walks for a very reasonable charge.
Hiking in Galway and Connemara
Hillwalk Tours offer self-guided hikes along the West of Ireland and the Connemara region. They offer flexible tours where you are in control of how much distance you cover and over what period of time. Their team have extensive knowledge of the best hiking trails in the region and are also happy to help with local recommendations and information on the history of the areas you are hiking.
For further information on walking trails and tours in the region take a look at these helpful websites:
Swimming
Blackrock Diving Board, Salthill
Once the tide is high and the sun is shining, Blackrock is where it is happening. There are three levels on the diving Board and that is where all the fun happens. If you don’t like the cold, pack a wetsuit
Leisureland
Salthills Public pool with Bouncy castles in the water every weekend and everyday during the Summer.