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Waterford Castle
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-Dining
-History
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--Dublin
and an Irish Castle
Photo Gallery
-Aerial
view of the Course
-Nature
Walks
Irish Tourist Board
Rated
4 Star
To book or for more information email
call toll-free 1-800-876-5084
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Things to Do
Activities
Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort is not just a place
to relax and unwind. It's also full of activities both outdoors
and within the Castle itself.
Out Doors
Golf
Irelands only Golf Course on it's own Island... With its gently
undulating terrain and wonderful mature trees, the Island presents
an established and challenging 18 hole par 72 Championship parkland
course, designed by Ireland's legendary golfing hero and twice
Ryder Cup player, Des Smyth. Lessons can be arranged with the
Islands own Golf Pro.
Playground
WATERFORD CASTLE HAS RECENTLY OPENED AN OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND ON
THE ISLAND, MORE FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY!!
Walking
Some walking paths have been set out to allow you to see the
sights of the Island on foot. With a wide variety of wild life
on the estate such as, Deer, Hare and Pheasant, each walk in
itself will be a sight to behold.
Clay Target Shooting
Whether you are a beginner or experienced, clay pigeon shooting
is available for all levels with tuition and equipment provided.
Archery
Test your skills with one of the oldest sports in the world.
Using traditional competition long bows and round targets set
on tri pods. Archery is available on the Island for groups of
12 or more. For smaller groups it is within a 30 minute drive
of the hotel
Tennis
Complimentary for all residents on our outdoor court. Rackets
and balls available at Reception.
Boules
Boules is available on the Lawn adjacent to the Castle.
Picnic in the grounds
Custom made picnic baskets can be prepared by our Executive Head
Chef Michael Quinn and enjoyed in the vast grounds of the 310Acre
Estate. 24 hours notice is required on all orders.
Nature Trails
There is an amazing array of Wild Life and country Fauna on the
Island. Each trail offers the opportunity to spot some of natives
such as Hares, Deer, Pheasant, Foxes and Swans.
In Doors
Relax & Unwind
Allow yourself to enjoy the delights of Afternoon Tea in the
Castle's Conservatory while overlooking the formal gardens and
the Islands grounds.
Soak up the peaceful surroundings and unwind in The Lobby with
it's oversized couches giving you the comfort to simply sit back
and take it all in or challenge yourself a little more with a
game of Chess or Draughts.
Take cover from the elements of the Irish Weather and warm yourself
with the open fire that truly takes centre stage of the Castles
original welcome hall. The Fire place wears the Fitzgerald Family
Crest with pride, reminding all that for over 300 years Waterford
Castle was a family home, a feeling that lives on in the minds
and ways of all staff.
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