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Humewood Castle Activities

We have a variety of activities available on the estate for your enjoyment. Please ask about the various activities whilst making a reservation, as it will facilitate having that activity available during your stay. Not all activities are available all year round.

Clay Pigeon Clay Pigeon shooting is available at the Castle for novices and experts. For the more experienced, the Castle also offers an extensive Sporting Clays course. Prices are as follows Euro:44.44 for 25 clays plus Euro:25.39 for instruction; Euro:76.18 for 50 clays; Euro:126.97 for 100 clays per person; includes cartridges and use of shotgun. Instructor's Rates are extra, but is usually available if desired. Sunglasses must be worn, hearing protection provided.

Horse Riding Euro:82.53 for up to one and a half hour ride. Some riding experience is necessary.

Lessons are available with Nini Odenrick, Chef d'Equipe of the Irish Dressage Team @ Euro:107.93 per session plus horse hire. Lessons with Resident Instructor @ Euro:63.49 per hour plus horse hire. American Hunt seat lessons with Alex Brant @ Euro:107.93 per session. Bookings must be made in advance.

Fishing Local Gillie available. Trout and Salmon fishing available on near by rivers. Price on request.

Shooting/Deer Stalking Pheasant and Duck Shooting in Season. Join one of our Gamekeepers in search of Sika Deer. Prices on Request.

Polo In Season, by prior arrangement, join our pro for stick and ball on our Polo field. Horse Riding experience is necessary. An International all year, all weather outdoor Arena Polo can be arranged nearby with Polo Wicklow.

Golf Can be arranged at nearby clubs. The European, Carlow, Mt Woolsey, Druids Glen, Rathsallagh House, Kilkea Castle and others. Green Fees between Euro:50.79 and Euro:139.67, depending on course.

Hunting Can be arranged with the Kildare hunt, Kilkenny, The Island, Shilleagh and Ward Union. Horse rental and Cap Fee costs approximately Euro:228.55 per day, depending on the Hunt.

Hill Walking Join our local guide for an invogorating walk. you will see not only the beautiful surrounding countryside, but also many ancient ruins. Euro:25.39 per hour for a minimum of 2 hours and maximum five persons.

Bicycle Hire Bicycles are available from the Castle for guest use at Euro:15.24 per day.

Croquet/Billiards Room Available with our compliments.

Falconry Go hunting with your own Falcon or Hawk for a day or half day.

Gymnasium Euro:12.70 per person per day. Personal Trainer available with advance booking.

Tennis Euro:12.70 per hour. Balls may be purchased at the Castle (rackets not provided.

For all above events persons must be on time. Lessons must be cancelled 24 hours in advance or persons will be billed.

Name Address Phone/Fax e-mai/Web
Angela Harmon Humewood Castle,
Kiltegan,
Co. Wicklow,
Ireland.
+353 (0508 73215
+353 (0508 73382
humewood@iol.ie
http://www.humewood.com


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