Club Outing – Japanese Gardens and Irish National Stud

Club Outing – Japanese Gardens and Irish National Stud

The Irish National Stud’s Japanese Gardens, renowned throughout the world and the finest of their kind in Europe, are far more than simply a treat for the eye. They also provide comfort to the soul. Laid out by Japanese master horticulturist Tassa Eida and his son...
Club Outing – Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships

Club Outing – Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships

The balloons go up over the Birr, Co. Offaly countryside – kindly sponsored and supported by Ballygowan and Birr Castle Gardens. The main launch area for the event will be the Birr Castle Gardens – weather permitting. The event takes place from 23rd to...
Club Outing – Laytown Races

Club Outing – Laytown Races

We have changed the usual date for midweek outings to conform with Laytown Races. The Laytown Races occupy a unique position in the Irish (and English) racing calendar as it is the only race event run on a beach between the tides under the rules of the Turf Club....

Summer Outing #4 – Booterstown Marshes and Strand

Booterstown Marsh is located between the DART line and the Rock Road. It is an area of salt marsh and muds, with brackish water. It includes the only salt marsh and the only bird sanctuary in south Dublin Bay. It can be viewed from all sides, although viewing from the...

Club Outing – Rathfarnham Castle

The original castle at Rathfarnham dates back to the Elizabethan period and was built for Archbishop Adam Loftus who later became Lord Chancellor of Ireland. In the late eighteenth century, the house was remodelled on a splendid scale employing some of the finest...