The Quay House, IRELAND

Diving, babysitter's and taxi to airport must be by prior arrangement. There are TV's in all rooms with CNN, but not all international channels. There is laundry service in town. While there are no handicapped facilities as such, there is a ground floor room and ramps. The owners, Paddy and Julia Foyle, are always on hand for advice on fishing, golfing, riding, walking, swimming, sailing, dining, etc. which are all close by.

Riding and Pony Trekking: There are numerous Riding Centres and Stables in Connemara, taking advantage of the spectacular scenery of the area and the diversity of terrains. Many have Connemara ponies and some offer the opportunity to swim the horses in the Atlantic Ocean.

Sea Angling: Sea Angling off the West Coast of Connemara is probably the best in Europe in waters warmed by the Gulf Stream, where you can catch anything from shark to mackerel. There are several boat charters operating in the Clifden area.

Game Angling: The natural clear waters of Connemara's lakes and rivers are ideal for game angling. Many famous fisheries such as Delphi, Erriff and the world famous Lough Corrib are on our doorstep.

Water Sports: Sailing, Waterskiing, windsurfing, conoeing, power boating and scubadiving are all available locally. The crystal clear waters of the Connemara coast are ideal for all kinds of water sports with a number of reputable centres in Clifden.

Golf: The spectacular coastal scenery of Connemara's Golf Clubs provides the perfect setting for a challenging round of golf. 18 hole courses, 27 hole championship links or pitch and putt - everyone is catered for.

Eating Out: During the last few years, Connemara has developed into one of Ireland's leading gourmet centres. Specialising, as one would expect, in quality local dishes of shellfish, smoked salmon, fresh fish and Connemara lamb, restaurants all over the area have a well-deserved reputation for excellent cuisine.

Shopping: The shops offer a variety of keenly priced goods and specialise in tweeds, knitwear, marble, pottery, jewellery and local handcrafts. Fresh fish and shellfish as well as quality meatproducts are stocked everywhere with many shops open to 10.30 at night.

Walking: The natural landscapes of Connemara are very popular with hikers/walkers.