Set in an idylic setting between Benbulben Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean just outside Grange…read morevillage on the road north this lovely farmhouse and stables is a must if you love horses or riding. The owner Raymond has a passion for breeding Irish Draught Horses. There is a fantastic selection of horses and ponies for all ages and sizes and abilities. As a complete beginner I set off down the track to the beach on Cooper which was a large horse but very patient. It was a fantastic experience riding along the beach drinking in the view. The staff are all very experienced and I would highly reccommend this place. We were a party of five with one child and we all got riding minutes after arrival. Best to ring ahead and book as it gets quite busy

I go to Island View both as an experienced rider for a great ride and thrill on the beach and for…read morean individual lesson with Uschi, the owner, which I find invaluable as there are so many pointers she can give me to improve my ride, experience and confidence. I have brought my two children there who are aged 5 and 3 and they have introduced Island View to their friends and it has become a great afternoon treat for them all as they love the playground in the garden too afterwards and feeding the ducks, rabbits and horses and holding the puppies last summer! We all love it and cannot recommend it enough! Lisa Lomax, Cliffoney, Sligo

The horse ride tour through the hills and on the beach had the most breath taking scenery. Our…read moreguide was very friendly and helpful and taught us a lot about the area and gave us a ton of advise for things to do and see. It was a great experience!

Awesome morning with the kids on horses with a very nice German woman and get helpers. Ursula has…read morebeen in Ireland for 20 years and does a great job with school horses and family tours. Since I'm experienced I got to canter along the beach and go fast which is great fun on those big Irish draft horses. Empty Guinness kegs on the lawn but couldn't find a pint!

Boating.. Zip lines…read more.. Camping.... Old castle ruins... MASSIVE tree houses... Trails of all levels of intensity.... Adventure Kingdoms (aka a playground fit for a princess) Huhhh huuhh hugh, wait one minute while I gather myself..... Within 5 minutes of entering Lough Key Forest and Activity Park, I was reduced to the age of 5 years old. There was so much to do and so little time, but I had unfortunately, had made the monumentous mistake of only setting aside an hour or so, to "put a check in the box" beside this local attraction. If I can save just one person the disappointment I felt when (for the 3rd time) my girlfriend tried to usher me out of the park, this review will have been worth it. This is no where near your average park. You could easily spend an entire day, getting lost under the glowing green canopies of the forest or swept up in the romance and history that lingers near the bridges and brooks. Simply put, it has been one of the most beautiful places I've had the pleasure to have visited to date.

Do not recommend drove 1 hr and 15 mins and got turned away within 5 mins do not recommend and…read morestaff were very mean towards my family

Rosses Point was a charming, picturesque, seaside village on the Wild Atlantic Way. It sits up on…read morea hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and offers stunning views of Knocknarea to the south and Benbulben to the north. We stopped at one of the overlooks to soak in the beauty of the land and the ocean around it.

Even though I have put this under "Kid's Activities" sure we are all big kids at heart…read more I have been here a few times and loved it every time. Story is that you call in, pick a piece of unpainted pottery, loads of different design and types/prices to choose from, paint it all the mad colours/designs you like. Stephanie the owner then glazes it, fires (bakes it) in her oven and you either call in or she will post it to you after. All great fun, perfect for a rainy day in Sligo or any day in fact. Have some great mugs because of this place. Venue's like this are sometimes forgotten about but try and remember this one in Sligo. Staff are all great fun, very helpful and a bit crazy and mad! P.S. Really nice website

If you haven't been to Strandhill in Sligo, what are ya doin with your life?! Cmon like really!!…read moreIt's such a cute little spot. Just about two hours from Dublin, and you're on the wild west coast, though not wild enough that it doesn't have some of the best food in Ireland on your doorstep, and cracking activities for all ages and persuasions - surfing, horse riding, hiking and the rest. If you're gonna say you can't afford a weekend away, think again. It was 20 euro each for a 4 bed dorm (there were 4 of us, so not a problem) If you really wanna do it cheap, they have toast and cereal for free in the morning, free wifi, free surfboard storage, a nice kitchen and cosy sitting room. It's got a real homely feel - it's not fancy by any stretch of the imagination, but it did remind me of being in my granny's house down the country. Really welcoming and friendly, and totally casual. It's about a two minute walk to the beach as well, the same distance to Shell's (you will be eating here three times a day guaranteed - see my other review!), and right across from two lovely pubs. All in all, cheap as chips, cosy, friendly & gorgeously situated. What more could you need?

Cashel loop 4.4 km , benbulben loop 5km. Watch out for road closures, and bring an extra layer in…read morecase it ends up a wet hike! :)