About the Centre

Discover the "real Ireland," its charm and hospitality with Ireland on Horseback Nestled between Knocknarea mountain and Union forest, 3 km from Sligo city (pop.25,000), on the Atlantic coast of Ireland sits Carrowmore, site of one of the oldest collections of Megalithic tombs and burial chambers, some dating to 3500 B.C. This area is said to be the first site settled by man in Ireland. This beautiful corner of Ireland is not only home to prehistoric tombs but also to Irelands foremost equestrian facility,Ireland on Horseback..It’s success and popularity among guests and local riders alike is due to it’s excellent facilities, sympathic instructors, safe and well trained horses, friendly staff, but mainly to it’s beautiful and diverse riding terrain. From the endless Atlantic beaches for galloping to the mountains and pine forests for gentle hacking, this truly is the horsemans paradise.

The vacations are personally organised by you host,and the owner of the facility, Declan Mc Garry, Irish Equestrian team member.

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About the Activities

About the Facilities and Accommodation

• Indoor Ring (55m. x 33m.)Outdoor Menage (40m. x 30m.)
• Stabling for 50 horses
• Equestrian equipment shop
• Club house overlooking indoor ring
• Cross Country Course

Directions to Centre

Dublin Airport: Our bus departs twice each Sunday,usually at 12.00 noon and at 18.00,however this can change due to flight changes etc.,when you have your flight confirmed,please send us the details.We will send you a confirmation of the bus departure time by e-mail 2 weeks prior the your departure.The journey time to sligo is 3 hours.

Sligo Airport:There are 2 flights daily from Dublin to Sligo, and 1 flight daily from Manchester-Sligo for information and booking,check www.aerarann.com.

Knock Airport:There are flights daily from London Stanstead and London Gatwick to Knock,check www.ryanair.com .Liverpool to Knock check www.aerarann.com .Manchester and Birmingham to Knock check www.bmibaby.com. Birmingham to Knock check www.mytravellite.com. London Gatwick to Knock check www.easyjet.com. Transfer time from Knock to Sligo 45 minutes.

Sligo Train (Bus) Station:The train(Bus) station is 5 minutes from the centre,to check train times look at www.irishrail.com,for bus times checkwww.buseirann.com.