Ideally situated for the following:

- Angling: Grand Canal, Lough Ennell, Pallas Lake, Lough Boora, Tullamore River and many more rivers & lakes. Equipment is available from tackle shops in Tullamore & Rahan.

- Hill Walking
The Slieve Bloom Environmental Park is an unspoilt mountain range with a choice of signed walking routes and tours for walkers of varying experience.

- Wild Life / Birdwatching
Offaly is rich and diverse in bogland and wetlands, where you can watch various species in their natural habitats.

- Historical Interests - http://www.offalyhistory.com
Trace your Irish Ancestry at the Offaly Historical & Archaeological Society based in Tullamore.

- Monastic Sites - http://www.monasticway.com
Follow the ancient path of the 'Sli Mor' from Dublin to Galway, visiting the numerous monastic settlements.

- Horse Riding - In Killeigh & Tullamore

- Bicycle Tours

- Canal Barge Trips

- Irish Parachute Club - http://www.skydive.ie
One of the oldest aeroclubs in the world is based at Clonbullogue in County Offaly where you can arrange a tandem parachute jump.

- Hot Air Ballooning - http://www.phoenixfestival.ie
Offaly has a rich heritage in hot air ballooning with early experimentation taking place in Tullamore, the Offaly capital.

Golf Clubs	-
	Tullamore Golf Club : 7km Tullamore has a superb parkland golf course which compares favourably with the best in the country. The golf course can be played and enjoyed by all ages and all abilities. >> more >>

Esker Hills Golf Club : 10km With the genius of Christy O' Connor Jnr, you have a golfing gem in an unique setting with 18 holes of challenging championship golf where no two holes are remotely alike. Esker Hills is the ultimate golfing test. >> more >>

Birr Golf Club : 40km One of the finest parkland golf courses in the country carved out of natural woodlands. The undulating fairways and dry sod are reminiscent of many of Irelands famous links courses. >> more >>

The Heritage, Killenard : 35km 72 par Championship golf course, designed by Seve Ballesteros & Jeff Howes is set in the beautiful rolling countryside of Co. Laois, just over the Slieve Bloom Mountains from Kinnitty. >> more >>

Glasson Golf & Country Club : 50km Renowned as one of the most challenging and scenic golf courses in Ireland is surrounded on three sides by Lough Ree. Breathtaking views and four sets of tees ensure an enjoyable game for every golfer. >> more >>

Other Golf Clubs in the region
Castle Barna 16 km
Moate 23 km
Mount Temple 28 km
Mullingar 35 km
Athlone 40 km
Roscrea 46 km